ACT Grammar Practice A

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What is the correct verb tense to use when referring to an action completed in the past that has relevance to the present?

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Present Perfect Tense (e.g., 'I have turned in the essay that I have spent several weeks working on.')

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What is a comma splice and how can it be corrected?

Back

A comma splice occurs when two independent clauses are joined with just a comma. It can be corrected by using a semicolon, a conjunction, or making them separate sentences.

Front

What is the difference between 'who' and 'that' in relative clauses?

Back

Use 'who' for people and 'that' for things or groups. (e.g., 'The person who finishes the quiz first gets a prize.')

Front

What is the purpose of a semicolon in a sentence?

Back

A semicolon connects closely related independent clauses and can also separate items in a complex list.

Front

What is the function of a conjunction in a sentence?

Back

Conjunctions connect words, phrases, or clauses. Examples include 'and', 'but', and 'or'.

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What is an independent clause?

Back

An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a sentence because it contains a subject and a verb.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause cannot stand alone as a sentence and usually begins with a subordinating conjunction (e.g., 'although', 'because').

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What is the correct punctuation for introductory clauses?

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Introductory clauses should be followed by a comma. (e.g., 'Even though we were late, we understood the lesson.')

Front

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

Back

Use 'who' as the subject of a verb and 'whom' as the object of a verb or preposition.

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What is a run-on sentence?

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A run-on sentence occurs when two or more independent clauses are joined without proper punctuation or conjunction.