ACT English practice for final

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What is the significance of Vatican City being an independent nation?

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Vatican City has its own government, banking system, postal service, and army, which supports its status as an independent nation.

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What is the correct punctuation for the phrase 'the solver’s task, is'?

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The correct phrase is 'the solver’s task is' without the comma.

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What does the deletion of the words 'tiny' and 'disproportionately' from a sentence primarily affect?

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It primarily removes a contrast that emphasizes the unusual number of sites.

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What is the correct way to phrase 'H & H Imports; the company'?

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The correct phrasing is 'H & H Imports, the company'.

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What is the correct form of 'should have been' in the context of playing Sudoku?

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The correct form is 'should be'.

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Define 'independent nation'.

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An independent nation is a state that governs itself and is not subject to the authority of another state.

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What is the role of punctuation in clarifying meaning in sentences?

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Punctuation helps to separate ideas, clarify relationships between clauses, and indicate pauses, which can change the meaning of a sentence.

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Explain the importance of context in understanding a sentence's meaning.

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Context provides background information that helps to interpret the meaning of words and phrases within a sentence.

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What is a contrast in writing?

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A contrast highlights the differences between two or more elements, often to emphasize a particular point.

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What does it mean to emphasize something in writing?

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To emphasize means to give special importance or prominence to a particular idea or detail.