ACT English Review

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What is the correct verb form in the sentence: 'Predicting volcanic eruptions is not an exact science, and only within the briefest geological moment can people ___ to evacuate.'?

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The correct verb form is 'receive warning.'

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Is it true that if you do not finish, the best strategy is to leave answers blank?

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False. Leaving answers blank is not the best strategy.

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How can you determine whether to use 'who' or 'whom' in a sentence?

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Replace 'whom' with 'him' to see if it should be 'who' or 'whom.'

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What is the correct phrase in the sentence: 'People may assume that these skills for navigating the Internet are common sense, but technology is not something ___ know how to use.'?

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The correct phrase is 'we instinctively.'

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Is 'It's' a possessive form?

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False. 'It's' is a contraction for 'it is' or 'it has,' not possessive.

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What does the term 'subject-verb agreement' mean?

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Subject-verb agreement means that the subject and verb in a sentence must agree in number (singular or plural).

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What is a run-on sentence?

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A run-on sentence occurs when two or more independent clauses are joined without proper punctuation or conjunction.

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What is the purpose of a thesis statement in an essay?

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A thesis statement presents the main argument or claim of the essay and guides the direction of the writing.

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What is the difference between 'affect' and 'effect'?

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'Affect' is a verb meaning to influence, while 'effect' is a noun meaning the result of a change.

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What is a dangling modifier?

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A dangling modifier is a word or phrase that modifies a word not clearly stated in the sentence.