ACT Prep: Grammar and Punctuation

Front

What is the purpose of a comma in a sentence?

Back

A comma is used to separate items in a list, to separate clauses, and to clarify meaning in sentences.

Front

What is a semicolon used for?

Back

A semicolon is used to connect two independent clauses that are closely related in thought.

Front

What is the definition of a period?

Back

A period is a punctuation mark (.) used to indicate the end of a declarative sentence.

Front

What is another name for a period?

Back

Full Stop.

Front

What punctuation mark is used to separate items in a complex list?

Back

Semicolon.

Front

When should you use a colon?

Back

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

Front

What is the function of an apostrophe?

Back

An apostrophe is used to indicate possession or to form contractions.

Front

What punctuation mark is used to indicate a pause in a sentence?

Back

Comma.

Front

What is the difference between a comma and a semicolon?

Back

A comma separates items or clauses, while a semicolon connects closely related independent clauses.

Front

What punctuation should be used before a coordinating conjunction in a compound sentence?

Back

A comma is used before a coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) when connecting two independent clauses.