ACT English Practice

Front

What is the correct form of possessive for the word 'dog'?

Back

its

Front

What punctuation is used to show possession for a singular noun ending in 's'?

Back

Add an apostrophe and 's' (e.g., Tess's).

Front

What is the difference between 'its' and 'it's'?

Back

'Its' is possessive; 'it's' is a contraction for 'it is'.

Front

What is a run-on sentence?

Back

A run-on sentence occurs when two or more independent clauses are joined without proper punctuation or conjunction.

Front

What is a fragment in writing?

Back

A fragment is an incomplete sentence that lacks a subject or a verb.

Front

What is the purpose of a semicolon?

Back

A semicolon connects closely related independent clauses.

Front

What is the function of a comma in a sentence?

Back

A comma indicates a pause or separates elements in a list.

Front

What is the correct way to punctuate this sentence: 'I love reading I find it relaxing'?

Back

I love reading; I find it relaxing.

Front

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

Back

'Affect' is a verb meaning to influence; 'effect' is a noun meaning the result of a change.

Front

What is the purpose of a thesis statement?

Back

A thesis statement presents the main argument or claim of an essay.