Test Format
The length of time to complete the ACT English section.
35 minutes
It's is an example of this.
Contraction
Use a __________ after a complete sentence before a list or emphasis/clarification.
colon
True or False:
Two [or more] singular things joined by and make a singular antecedent.
False
Correct the following sentence.
Jane Doe scored a 34 on the ACT which is a very good score.
Jane Doe scored a 34 on the ACT, which is a very good score.
The number of questions on the English section.
50
A transition word that means in addition or continuation.
Furthermore, Moreover, In Addition, Likewise, Similarly, What’s More, Consequently, Besides
One of the three ways to fix a run-on sentence.
comma + FANBOY
semicolon
Period
When EACH or EVERY precedes two or more singular nouns joined by and, you have a singular or plural subject
Singular
Correct the following sentence:
The final outcome of the game was determined in the last few seconds.
The outcome of the game was determined in the last few seconds.
Name one grammar concept covered on the English section.
Any of the following:
Sentence Basics, Number Agreement, Punctuation, Possession, Tense, Parallelism, Transitions, Wordiness, Proper Wording, Illogical Comparisons
A transition word that means contrast or contradiction.
However, Nevertheless, Nonetheless, Conversely, On The Other Hand, Regardless, Yet, Instead, Whereas, Alternatively
You can use a ___________ instead of a period to join two complete, related sentences.
semicolon
If you absolutely must guess and have identified that this is a redundancy question, this is the strategy to use.
Choose the answer with the FEWEST number of words
Correct the following sentence:
The man, who lives next door, won the lottery.
The man who lives next door won the lottery.
True or False:
You should read the direct question stems first to clarify the specific skill being tested.
True
Name the FANBOYS.
For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So
The punctuation mark used between adjectives of equal rank.
comma
The possessive form of it.
its
Correct the following sentence:
Not only my brothers but also Mom loves to drench their omelets in ketchup.
Not only my brothers but also Mom loves to drench her omelets in ketchup.
True or False:
The online test includes tools like highlighters and answer eliminators.
True
A transition word that means causation or result.
Therefore, Consequently, Thus, As A Result, Hence, Subsequently, Accordingly
If the appositive is NOT NECESSARY for narrowing down who or what is being described or renamed, it is set off with commas. This is the other punctuation that can be used INSTEAD of the commas.
dashes
True or False:
If you absolutely must guess, choose “Delete the underlined portion.”
True
Correct the following sentence:
An earthquake that is 8 on the Richter scale - a truly massive disaster indeed, will almost certainly be a major news story throughout the world.
An earthquake that is 8 on the Richter scale - a truly massive disaster indeed - will almost certainly be a major news story throughout the world.
or
An earthquake that is 8 on the Richter scale, a truly massive disaster indeed, will almost certainly be a major news story throughout the world.