a punctuation mark indicating a pause between parts of a sentence. It is also used to separate items in a list and to mark the place of thousands in a large numeral.
What is a Comma
100
The cost of tuition, as well as room and board, (is, are) going up every year.
Which would fit best? Is or Are?
What is Is?
100
Fix the sentence:
I want us to cooperate together.
I want us to cooperate.
100
Turn to page 35 in your ACT test book, what is the answer to question # 2?
H
200
Lethargic
What is lacking energy, vitality, and vigor.
200
The drummers beat out the rhythm and the band marched proudly along the parade route.
Where would a COMMA fit in this sentence?
After the word rhythm.
200
(There, They're, Their) is a big party this weekend.
Which would fit best?
What is There?
200
Fix the sentence:
This February has been particularly cold due to the weather.
This February has been particularly cold.
200
Turn to page 37 in your ACT Prep test book, what is the answer to question # 19?
A
300
Very secretive
What is Furtive
300
a punctuation mark indicating a pause, typically between two main clauses, that is more pronounced than that indicated by a comma.
What is a semi colon
300
There is no more candy left.
Correct the mistake.
There isn't any candy left.
300
Fix the sentence:
Seats in the balcony are cheaper than the orchestra.
Seats in the balcony are cheaper than the seats in the orchestra.
300
Turn to page 37 in your ACT Prep test books, what is the answer to question #20?
F
400
Fond of conspicuous display, better than everyone else
What is Ostentatious
400
Pirates those colorful legendary plunderers of the ocean made by many spectacular heists on the high seas.
Where do COMMA(s) fit best in this sentence?
After Pirates and after the ocean.
400
A large basket of fruits and flowers (has,have) been delivered to the school.
Which would fit best?
What is Has?
400
Fix the sentence:
In the winter, I usually like skiing and to skate.
In the winter, I usually like skiing and skating.
400
Turn to page 35 in your ACT Prep test book, what is the answer to question #6?
F
500
Anachronism
What is a person or event that chronologically is in the wrong time.
500
No one was seriously hurt in the accident one man suffered a broken finger.
Where would a semi colon fit best in this sentence?
After accident.
500
Either of the girls may be invited to display (her, their) paintings at the fair.
Which would fit best?
What is Her?
500
Instead of writing, in the event that, you should write....
What is IF?
500
Turn to page 35 in your ACT Prep test book, what is the answer to # 4?