ACT English Prep

Front

What is the correct punctuation for introducing a list or explanation?

Back

Use a colon (:) before the list or explanation.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2B

Front

How do you indicate possession for a singular noun ending in 's'?

Back

Add an apostrophe and 's' (e.g., the country's growth).

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.2.2C

CCSS.L.3.2D

Front

What is the difference between 'continual' and 'continuous'?

Back

'Continual' refers to something that occurs repeatedly but with breaks, while 'continuous' means something that occurs without interruption.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

Front

What is the correct way to use 'else' in a possessive form?

Back

The correct form is 'else's' to indicate possession.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

Front

What punctuation is used to separate independent clauses when using a transitional phrase?

Back

Use a comma before and after the transitional phrase (e.g., 'Woo, however, decided...').

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Front

What is the rule for using 'its' vs. 'it's'?

Back

'Its' is possessive, while 'it's' is a contraction for 'it is'.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

Front

What is the purpose of a semicolon in a sentence?

Back

A semicolon connects closely related independent clauses.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Front

How do you correctly format a compound sentence?

Back

Use a comma before the coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) connecting two independent clauses.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Front

What is the function of an apostrophe in contractions?

Back

An apostrophe indicates omitted letters in contractions (e.g., 'don't' for 'do not').

Tags

CCSS.L.2.2C

Front

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

Back

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

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C