ACT Grammar Prep 1

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What is the correct way to punctuate a compound sentence?

Back

A compound sentence should be punctuated with a comma before the coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) when it connects two independent clauses.

Front

What is the purpose of using commas in a list?

Back

Commas are used to separate items in a list to clarify the individual elements.

Front

What is the difference between 'their' and 'there'?

Back

'Their' is a possessive pronoun used to indicate ownership, while 'there' refers to a place or location.

Front

What is a semicolon used for?

Back

A semicolon is used to connect closely related independent clauses or to separate items in a complex list.

Front

How do you correct a run-on sentence?

Back

A run-on sentence can be corrected by adding a period, a semicolon, or a coordinating conjunction to separate the independent clauses.

Front

What is the correct way to write a question?

Back

A question should begin with a capital letter and end with a question mark.

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What is the function of a colon in a sentence?

Back

A colon is used to introduce a list, a quote, or an explanation.

Front

What is the correct way to use apostrophes for contractions?

Back

Apostrophes are used to indicate omitted letters in contractions, such as 'don't' for 'do not'.

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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 the correct way to use quotation marks?

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Quotation marks are used to indicate direct speech or quotations from a source.