ACT English Review (S.S & S/V Agreement)

ACT English Review

Multiple Choice

Which type of clause is a complete thought?

• Independent

• Dependent

Multiple Choice

Although it will always be associated with Shakespeare's famous literary character. The castle at Ellsinore was never home to Hamlet.

• No Change

• character, the

• character; the

• Character. A

Multiple Choice

The college's plans for expansion included a new science building and a new dormitory if the funding drive was successful there would be enough money for both.

• No Change

• dormitory, if

• dormitory. If

• dormitory; if,

Multiple Select

What are the three ways to combine two independent clauses?

• Create a new sentence (use a period)

• Comma

• Comma Conjunction (FANBOYS)

• No punctuation needed

• Semicolon

Multiple Choice

What punctuation do you use to combine an independent clause with a dependent clause?

• Colon

• No punctuation needed

• Comma

Multiple Choice

Because it was a gorgeous day. They didn't want to fight.

• No Change

• day, they

• day. Therefore, they

• day, but they

Multiple Choice

Before she could say much. Juan said that he had already gotten her parents' permission.

• No Change

• much. Juan,

• much, Juan

• much; Juan

Multiple Choice

What punctuation do you use to combine a dependent clause with an independent clause

• Comma

• No punctuation needed

• Semicolon

Multiple Choice

The four parts of the treasure map ______ been pasted together.

• has

• have

Multiple Choice

A convoy of trucks _______ down the highway.

• is roaring

• are roaring

Multiple Choice

The tree has lost two of _______ branches

• its

• it's

• its'

Multiple Choice

Have you been grocery shopping lately? ____ very difficult to find toilet paper.

• It's

• Its

• Its'

Multiple Choice

A dealer in rare books ______ to look at the collection.

• were asked

• was asked

Multiple Choice

All the students in the school ____ green today.

• is wearing

• are wearing