ACT Prep English #1

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What is the simple past tense of a verb?

Back

The simple past tense of a verb indicates an action that was completed in the past. For example, 'screamed' is the simple past tense of 'scream.'

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CCSS.L.3.1D

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Front

What does the term 'subject-verb agreement' mean?

Back

Subject-verb agreement means that the subject and verb in a sentence must match in number (singular or plural). For example, 'He runs' (singular) vs. 'They run' (plural).

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CCSS.L.3.1F

Front

What is the meaning of 'intact'?

Back

Intact means undamaged in any way; something that remains whole and unbroken.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Front

What is the past perfect tense?

Back

The past perfect tense is used to show that an action was completed before another action in the past. It is formed using 'had' + past participle (e.g., 'had attended').

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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 'improve' mean in the context of skills?

Back

To improve means to make or become better in a particular skill or ability.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Front

What is the difference between 'screamed' and 'was screaming'?

Back

'Screamed' is simple past tense indicating a completed action, while 'was screaming' is past continuous tense indicating an ongoing action in the past.

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CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Front

What is a gerund?

Back

A gerund is a verb form that ends in -ing and functions as a noun in a sentence (e.g., 'Running is fun.').

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CCSS.L.8.1A

Front

What does 'signal' mean in the context of communication?

Back

To signal means to indicate or show something, often through a gesture or sound.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

Front

What is the meaning of 'frequently'?

Back

Frequently means happening often or repeatedly.

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CCSS.L.3.1G

Front

What is the role of context clues in understanding vocabulary?

Back

Context clues are hints found within a sentence or paragraph that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4