ACT PREP

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What is the present perfect tense?

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The present perfect tense is used to describe actions that occurred at an unspecified time in the past and are relevant to the present. It is formed using 'have' or 'has' + past participle (e.g., 'have existed').

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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 appropriate punctuation or conjunctions. It can lead to confusion in writing.

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What is the function of a subject in a sentence?

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The subject of a sentence is the person, place, thing, or idea that is doing or being something. It is typically a noun or pronoun.

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What is the difference between 'is' and 'are'?

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'Is' is used with singular subjects, while 'are' is used with plural subjects.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence consists of two or more independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction (e.g., 'and', 'but', 'or').

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What is the purpose of a comma in a sentence?

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Commas are used to indicate a pause between parts of a sentence, separate items in a list, or set off clauses.

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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 role of conjunctions in sentences?

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Conjunctions are words that connect clauses, sentences, or words. They can be coordinating, subordinating, or correlative.

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What is the difference between 'which' and 'that'?

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'Which' is used for non-restrictive clauses (providing additional information), while 'that' is used for restrictive clauses (essential information).

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought. It cannot stand alone.