ACT English Review

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What is a sentence fragment?

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A sentence fragment is a group of words that does not express a complete thought. It often lacks a subject or a verb.

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Identify the correct punctuation for the following sentence: 'Oh my gosh Becky look at her butt.'

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The correct punctuation is: 'Oh my gosh! Becky, look at her butt.'

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What is the difference between 'they're', 'there', and 'their'?

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'They're' is a contraction for 'they are', 'there' refers to a place, and 'their' is a possessive pronoun.

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What is the correct preposition to use in the sentence: 'The Japanese number game Sudoku has taken the world ______ storm.'

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The correct preposition is 'by': 'The Japanese number game Sudoku has taken the world by storm.'

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How do you use 'their' in a sentence?

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'Their' is used to indicate possession, as in: 'We are going to their party.'

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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 and cannot stand alone.

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What is the purpose of punctuation in writing?

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Punctuation helps clarify meaning, indicate pauses, and separate ideas in writing.

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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 function of a conjunction in a sentence?

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A conjunction connects words, phrases, or clauses, such as 'and', 'but', or 'or'.

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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.