ACT Test Prep - Sentence Structure

Open Ended

How do you think mastering sentence structure can impact your performance on the ACT English section and your overall writing skills?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following sentence structure concepts is NOT mentioned as a learning target for today's ACT session?

• Subject-verb agreement

• Fragments

• Run-ons

• Comma splices

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes a complete sentence?

• A sentence with only a subject

• A sentence with only a predicate

• A sentence with both a subject and a predicate

• A sentence with only a verb

Fill in the Blanks

A sentence fragment lacks a subject, predicate, or complete

.

Multiple Choice

What is the main error in a comma splice?

• Using a semicolon between clauses

• Joining two independent clauses with only a comma

• Using a coordinating conjunction incorrectly

• Leaving out the subject

Fill in the Blanks

The acronym FANBOYS helps you remember coordinating

.

Fill in the Blanks

Complete the sentence: The subordinate clause provides additional information but cannot

alone.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of a subordinating conjunction?

• and

• but

• because

• or

Open Ended

Describe a strategy you can use to eliminate incorrect answer choices when taking a multiple-choice test.

Open Ended

How do you think mastering sentence structure concepts like fragments, run-ons, and comma splices can help improve your overall writing and ACT English score?

Multiple Choice

What are the four critical sentence structure concepts you will master in today's ACT Sentence Structure lesson?

• Fragments, run-ons, comma splices, coordination/subordination

• Subject-verb agreement, punctuation, vocabulary, reading comprehension

• Essay writing, reading speed, note-taking, spelling

• Pronoun usage, capitalization, listening skills, outlining