ACT Grammar Practice A

Front

What is the correct punctuation for connecting two independent clauses?

Back

Use a semicolon (;) to connect two independent clauses that are closely related in thought.

Front

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

Back

'Its' is a possessive pronoun meaning 'belonging to it', while 'it's' is a contraction for 'it is' or 'it has'.

Front

What is the correct form of the verb when the subject is plural?

Back

The verb should agree in number with the subject; for plural subjects, use the base form of the verb (e.g., 'They reveal' instead of 'They reveals').

Front

What punctuation should be used after 'despite the thunderstorm'?

Back

A comma (,) should be used after 'despite the thunderstorm' to separate the clauses.

Front

What is the purpose of a semicolon in a sentence?

Back

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

Front

What does 'critical thinking' involve?

Back

Critical thinking involves analyzing facts to form a judgment, rather than just memorizing information.

Front

What is the correct way to express a conditional statement?

Back

Use 'if' followed by the correct verb form to express conditions (e.g., 'if they are not distracted').

Front

What is the role of commas in a sentence?

Back

Commas are used to separate elements in a list, after introductory phrases, and to set off non-essential information.

Front

What is the difference between 'then' and 'than'?

Back

'Then' refers to time, while 'than' is used for comparisons.

Front

What is an independent clause?

Back

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