Types of Sentences
The definition of a simple sentence
Use subject, verb, and object
Number of minutes on the ACT English section
45 minutes
there, they're, their
there - Look at the dog over there.
they're - They're heading to the beach.
their - Lucky is their dog.
Emulate
Copy, follow an example
Using a semi-colon
Linking 2 independent clauses
Write a Compound Complex sentence
2 simple sentences put together
using: since, and, but, or, unless, although, etc
Number of Questions on ACT English Section
75
its and it's
it's - it is or it has
its - possessive form, The lion licked its wounds
Benevolent
friendly, helpful
Modifies adjective or verb (ex. quickly, tall, fortunately)
adverb
She got her first dog when she was four years old. This is a ____ sentence
What is a compound sentence
2 forms of I.D you need to bring when taking the ACT
school ID, drivers license, passport, tribal ID, military ID, and student ID form from the ACT website
to, two, too
to - I'm going to the store.
two - I have two apples.
too - I'm going to the beach, too.
Scrutinize
observe carefully
Used during sentence pauses, during lists, etc
comma
Write 2 compound sentences
more than 1 subject or verb in each sentence
than and then
than - I'd rather go now rather than later.
then - She said something and then rode ahead.
Pretentious
full of yourself, self-important
Marking the possessiveness of nouns (Ex. Mark's new book)
apostrophe