ACT Grammar Practice A

Independent clauses should be separated by a semicolon (;) or a conjunction with a comma. Example: 'I got to the office on time; my phone was dead.'

Collective nouns can be singular or plural depending on whether the group acts as a single unit or as individuals. Example: 'The team is winning.' vs. 'The team are arguing among themselves.'

'Who' is used for people, while 'that' is used for things or groups. Example: 'The person who called is my friend.' vs. 'The book that I read was interesting.'

The correct form is 'is'. Example: 'The equipment is new.'

A semicolon connects closely related independent clauses. Example: 'I like coffee; my friend prefers tea.'

Commas are used to separate items in a list. Example: 'I bought apples, oranges, and bananas.'

'Who' is used as a subject, while 'whom' is used as an object. Example: 'Who is coming?' vs. 'To whom should I address the letter?'

'Its' is a possessive form, while 'it's' is a contraction for 'it is'. Example: 'The dog wagged its tail.' vs. 'It's a sunny day.'

A dash is used to create emphasis or indicate a break in thought. Example: 'I was going to the store—until I remembered I forgot my wallet.'

Parentheses are used to include additional information or clarifications. Example: 'He finally answered (after taking his time) that he would join us.'