ACT English Practice

Front

What is the correct form of the verb in the sentence: 'My aunt said that she ___ with my parents'?

Back

The correct form is 'had checked'. This is the past perfect tense, indicating an action that was completed before another past action.

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CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1B

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Front

Which is the correct possessive form: 'Who's home is this?'

Back

The correct form is 'Whose'. 'Whose' is used to indicate possession.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

Front

Identify the unacceptable alternative in the sentence: 'Soon after I arrived, my aunt said she had a gift for me.'

Back

The unacceptable alternative is 'As soon'. It does not fit the context of the sentence.

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CCSS.L.2.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1G

Front

What is the correct punctuation in the phrase: 'Not all viruses however'?

Back

The correct punctuation is 'viruses, however,'. The comma is needed to separate the clauses.

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Front

What is the significance of Greek Fire in Byzantine history?

Back

Greek Fire was an ancient superweapon that gave the Byzantines a significant advantage in naval warfare.

Front

Define 'verb tense'.

Back

Verb tense indicates the time of action or state of being expressed by the verb, such as past, present, or future.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1D

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

Front

What is the difference between 'who's' and 'whose'?

Back

'Who's' is a contraction for 'who is' or 'who has', while 'whose' is a possessive form indicating ownership.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

Front

Explain the term 'past perfect tense'.

Back

Past perfect tense describes an action that was completed before another action in the past, formed using 'had' + past participle.

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CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1B

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Front

What does 'NO CHANGE' mean in multiple-choice questions?

Back

'NO CHANGE' indicates that the original wording is correct and should not be altered.

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CCSS.L.2.2C

Front

What is the role of commas in complex sentences?

Back

Commas are used to separate clauses, items in a list, and to clarify meaning in complex sentences.

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A