ACT Prep English Mini Test 1

Front

What is the correct verb form for 'scarves means' in the sentence: 'My grandmother's scarves means a lot to me'?

Back

The correct verb form is 'scarves mean'.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Front

What is a more concise way to say 'owing to the fact that' in the sentence: 'My grandmother's handmade scarves came in handy in the winter owing to the fact that they were warm'?

Back

A more concise way is 'because'.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Front

Which phrase is grammatically correct: 'my siblings and I' or 'my siblings and me'?

Back

The correct phrase is 'my siblings and me'.

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CCSS.L.1.1D

CCSS.L.3.1A

Front

In the sentence 'One day, when I become a grandparent', is the phrase 'day, when' correct?

Back

The phrase 'day, when' is not correct; 'One day, when' is correct.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

Front

What is the correct punctuation for the list in the sentence: 'When I was very young, my grandmother would sew, knit and crochet'?

Back

The correct punctuation is 'sew, knit, and crochet'.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

Front

What is the purpose of using 'NO CHANGE' in multiple-choice questions?

Back

'NO CHANGE' indicates that the original wording is correct and should not be altered.

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CCSS.L.2.2C

Front

What does the term 'conjunction' refer to in English grammar?

Back

A conjunction is a word that connects clauses or sentences, such as 'and', 'but', or 'because'.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Front

What is the difference between 'affect' and 'effect'?

Back

'Affect' is a verb meaning to influence something, while 'effect' is a noun meaning the result of a change.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

Front

What is the rule for using commas in a series?

Back

Use commas to separate items in a list, and include a comma before the conjunction in a series of three or more items.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

Front

What is the function of an adverb in a sentence?

Back

An adverb modifies a verb, an adjective, or another adverb, often indicating how, when, where, or to what extent something happens.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A