ACT English Practice

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What is the purpose of a semicolon 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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Define '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 difference between 'affect' and 'effect'?

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

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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 conjunction.

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Explain the use of commas in a series.

Back

Commas are used to separate three or more items in a list or series.

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What is the function of a conjunction?

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

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Define 'fragment'.

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A fragment is a group of words that does not express a complete thought and is not a complete sentence.

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What is the role of transition words in writing?

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Transition words help to guide the reader through the text by linking ideas and indicating relationships between them.

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What is the difference between 'who' and 'whom'?

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'Who' is used as a subject, while 'whom' is used as an object in a sentence.

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What is a thesis statement?

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A thesis statement is a sentence that summarizes the main point or claim of an essay or research paper.