Punctuation
C words
ACT trivia
Aaaaaa the A words
Words you know you know
100

This is the best way to join two closely related independent clauses that you don't wish to separate by a period.

What is a semicolon?

100

I love this word, which signifies a not-so-pleasant mix of loud sounds.

What is a cacophony?

100

Back in the 1900s, ACT stood for this.

What is American College Test?

100

Lacking clarity or open to multiple interpretations.

What is ambiguity?

100

Energetic and excited 

What is vivacious?

200

Often simply referred to as a "dash," this one is roughly the width of a capital M on the keyboard, and is used almost like parentheses.

What is an em dash?

200

Able to burn or corrode organic tissue, this word beginning with C can act as either a noun or an adjective, depending on how it is used. 

What is caustic?

200

English, math, and reading are the three major sections tested now, but these two are options that can be easily added to the test to showcase your academic prowess! 

What are science and writing?

200

Synonymous with vapid, this A word is similarly lacking in interest or enthusiasm. 

What is apathy?

200

Not identified by name; of unknown identity.

What is anonymous?

300

This is used to show declarative sentences.

What is a period?

300

A confusing or difficult problem or riddle can be known as quite the this, a three syllable word beginning with C.

What is conundrum?

300
The highest score you can get on the ACT.

What is 36?

300

I love to use this A word in reference letters when describing candidates who are very, very selfless and concerned with the welfare of others. 

What is altruistic?

300

To look forward to; expect

What is anticipate?

400

To introduce a list, a quote, or show time, I might need to use this.

What is a colon?

400

Honest and open is how I wish to be! Let's have this type of conversation!

What is candid?

400

The average of your four section scores rounded to the nearest whole number is known as this. Interestingly, it also begins with C. 

What is composite score?

400

A abhor the word abhor, which means, essentially, to abhor.

What is hate or loathe?

400

A deliberate falsehood or trick.

What is a hoax?

500

This small mark is used most often to show ownership or link two words together to make a contraction.

What is an apostrophe?

500

To surrender or give in after a conflict is the meaning of this 4 syllable C word.

What is capitulate?

500

Scores ranging from 34 to 36 place students in the top 1% of test takers, which sounds great. It sounds slightly less great to hear that lower than this percentage actually make it to the 36.

What is .3%?

500

One of my favorites, this A word looks like a fake word smooshed together with other smaller pieces of words. Coincidentally, it means to combine or unite to form one structure or organization. 

What is amalgamate?

500

One who believes in the importance of the pursuit of pleasure.

What is a hedonist?

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