ACT English Practice

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

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'However' is used to introduce a contrast or exception to a statement made previously.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence consists of two or more independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction (e.g., and, but, or).

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What is the purpose of using commas in a sentence?

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Commas are used to separate items in a list, to set off introductory elements, and to separate independent clauses when joined by a conjunction.

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What does the term 'grammatically correct' mean?

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A phrase or sentence is grammatically correct if it follows the rules of syntax and structure of the language.

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What is the role of conjunctions in English?

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Conjunctions connect words, phrases, or clauses, helping to create complex and compound sentences.

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What is a subject-verb agreement?

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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 the difference between 'affect' and 'effect'?

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'Affect' is a verb meaning to influence something, 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, often leading to confusion.

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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, guiding the direction of the writing.

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What is the difference between active and passive voice?

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In active voice, the subject performs the action (e.g., 'The dog chased the cat'). In passive voice, the subject receives the action (e.g., 'The cat was chased by the dog').