ACT Grammar Flashcard

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What is a semicolon used for in a sentence?

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A semicolon is used to connect closely related independent clauses or to separate items in a complex list.

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What is the correct way to punctuate a sentence with 'however'?

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When 'however' is used to connect two independent clauses, it should be preceded by a semicolon and followed by a comma.

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What is the rule for punctuating direct quotes?

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Direct quotes should be enclosed in quotation marks, and punctuation marks should be placed inside the quotation marks.

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How do you correctly use a colon in a sentence?

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A colon is used to introduce a list, a quote, or an explanation that follows an independent clause.

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What is the purpose of underlining in a sentence?

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Underlining is used to emphasize a specific word or phrase, often indicating the subject or key concept.

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What is the difference between a comma and a semicolon?

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A comma is used to separate elements within a sentence, while a semicolon connects two independent clauses that are closely related.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

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What is the function of a conjunction in a sentence?

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A conjunction connects words, phrases, or clauses, indicating a relationship between them.

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What is the correct punctuation for a list in a sentence?

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Items in a list should be separated by commas, and the last item is usually preceded by 'and' or 'or'.

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What is the rule for using commas with coordinating conjunctions?

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A comma should be placed before a coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) when it connects two independent clauses.