ACT Grammar Prep 1

Front

What is the difference between 'there', 'their', and 'they're'?

Back

'There' refers to a place, 'their' is a possessive pronoun, and 'they're' is a contraction for 'they are'.

Front

What is the correct way to show possession for a singular noun ending in 's'?

Back

Add an apostrophe and 's' (e.g., Susan's dog).

Front

How do you properly punctuate a list in a sentence?

Back

Use commas to separate items in the list and a semicolon to separate different groups if necessary.

Front

What is the contraction for 'it is'?

Back

It's.

Front

How do you correctly capitalize the pronoun 'I' in a sentence?

Back

Always capitalize 'I' when it stands alone as a pronoun.

Front

What is a compound sentence?

Back

A compound sentence contains at least two independent clauses joined by a conjunction.

Front

What is the purpose of a semicolon?

Back

A semicolon connects closely related independent clauses or separates items in a complex list.

Front

What is the correct way to use commas in a series?

Back

Use commas to separate three or more items in a list, placing a comma before the conjunction.

Front

What is the rule for using apostrophes in contractions?

Back

Apostrophes replace omitted letters in contractions (e.g., 'don't' for 'do not').

Front

What is the difference between 'its' and 'it's'?

Back

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