ACT ENGLISH Practice

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What is the purpose of a colon (:) in a sentence?

Back

A colon is used to introduce a list, a quote, or an explanation that follows.

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What is the difference between 'form' and 'forms' in verb usage?

Back

'Form' is the base form of the verb, while 'forms' is the third person singular present tense.

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What punctuation is used to separate independent clauses in a compound sentence?

Back

A semicolon (;) is used to separate independent clauses that are closely related.

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What is the function of a comma in a sentence?

Back

A comma is used to indicate a pause between parts of a sentence or to separate items in a list.

Front

Define 'hexagonal shape' in geometry.

Back

A hexagonal shape is a six-sided polygon with equal angles and sides.

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What is the significance of the word 'however' in a sentence?

Back

'However' is used to introduce a contrast or exception to the previous statement.

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What does 'no change' mean in the context of multiple-choice questions?

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'No change' indicates that the original wording of the sentence is correct and should remain as is.

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Explain the term 'chemical bonding' in science.

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Chemical bonding refers to the attraction between atoms that allows the formation of chemical substances.

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What is the role of water vapor in the formation of snowflakes?

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Water vapor condenses and freezes to form the crystalline structure of snowflakes.

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What does 'descent' mean in the context of movement?

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Descent refers to the act of moving downward, often from a higher to a lower position.