ACT Grammar Flashcard

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What is the correct verb form to use with a singular subject in the past tense?

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The correct verb form is 'was'.

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How do you properly combine multiple sentences that share a common theme?

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Use a conjunction and ensure proper punctuation, e.g., 'Logging, cattle farming, and mining are threats to the rain forest.'

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What is the correct way to phrase a prediction in a sentence?

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The correct phrasing is 'Meteorologists predict a dry winter this year.'

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What is parallel construction in writing?

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Parallel construction means using the same grammatical structure for similar elements in a sentence.

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Provide an example of proper parallel construction.

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Example: 'Coach Espinoza was a brilliant strategist, a caring mentor, and a wise friend.'

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What verb form should be used with a compound subject?

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Use the plural verb form, e.g., 'make' for 'Logging and cattle farming make threats.'

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What is the purpose of using commas in a list?

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Commas are used to separate items in a list for clarity, e.g., 'apples, oranges, and bananas.'

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

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

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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.

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How can you correct a run-on sentence?

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You can correct it by adding a period, semicolon, or conjunction.