ACT English Prep

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What is redundancy in writing?

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Redundancy refers to the unnecessary repetition of words or ideas in writing, which can make sentences less clear and concise.

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What is the correct use of apostrophes?

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Apostrophes are used to indicate possession (e.g., 'John's book') or to form contractions (e.g., 'it's' for 'it is').

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.2.2C

CCSS.L.3.2D

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What is the difference between 'who' and 'whom'?

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'Who' is used as a subject, while 'whom' is used as an object in a sentence.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1A

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What is a pronoun?

Back

A pronoun is a word that replaces a noun in a sentence, such as 'he', 'she', 'it', or 'they'.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

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What is the purpose of a thesis statement?

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A thesis statement presents the main argument or claim of an 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 cat chased the mouse'). In passive voice, the subject receives the action (e.g., 'The mouse was chased by the cat').

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

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What are transitional words?

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Transitional words are phrases that help connect ideas and improve the flow of writing, such as 'however', 'furthermore', and 'in addition'.

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CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.8.1A

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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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CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

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What is the purpose of a conclusion in an essay?

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The conclusion summarizes the main points and reinforces the thesis, providing closure to the reader.

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What is a run-on sentence?

Back

A run-on sentence occurs when two or more independent clauses are improperly joined without appropriate punctuation or conjunctions.

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CCSS.L.4.1F