Punk, punk, punctuation!!
Only these two pieces of punctuation can end a sentence (and, to be fair, one of these doesn't actually end a sentence because it just conjoins two sentences that the writer would like to function as a single unit)
What are the period and semi-colon.
The English section contains this many questions and this many minutes.
What is 50 questions and 35 minutes.
I am allowed to use my phone during the break.
You shall not pass!
Although I didn't like the smoke I loved the warm feeling of the camp-fire. What is the best change for "smoke"? A) no change B) smoke; C) ,smoke, D) smoke,
D) smoke,
Pacing is integral to finishing the ACT in a timely manner.
What is yeppers.
An interjection can be set off by these three pieces of punctuation.
What are the comma, the dash (hyphen), and the parentheses.
This section contains 45 questions and is 50 minutes long.
What is math!
It may not be a bad idea to bring the following six items to the exam. Name at least three.
1) Approved calculator; 2) sharpened no.2 pencils with erasers; 3) testing device (if online); 4) approved watch; 5) water; 6) snacks
I love going to the beach; however I hate the cold water. What is the best change for ";however I"? A) no change B) ;however, C) ,however, D) however I
B) ;however,
While taking the ACT, you should be aware of this. Also, it's a song by Pink Floyd.
What is time.
This punctuation most often contributes to run-on sentences.
What is the comma.
At this point in the exam, you get this for 15 minutes.
What is a break.
Aside from a watch and/or calculator, this is not allowed during the exam.
What is electronic device. (though dogs is also an acceptable answer)
The Dutch Expressionist painter Vincent Van Gogh (1853-1890) loved human portraits, in 1888, Van Gogh moved to the village of Arles where he captured portraits of the different personalities in Arles. What change should be made to "portraits," A) NO CHANGE B) portraits during C) portraits, during D) portraits. In
What is D) portraits. In
You should do this if you become stuck on a question.
What is skip it and come back.
Most people don't know this, but this must go in front of a colon before it can be used.
What is an independent clause or a complete sentence.
The reading section contains this many questions with this many minutes.
What is 36 questions and 40 minutes.
I should bring the following paperwork to the exam.
What is your admission ticket and photo ID.
Once at the resort, skiers and snowboarders rely on a network of energy-hungry chairlifts to whisk them to the top of the mountain. Often, on the other hand, the very snow they relish on the trip back down the mountain has been artificially made using snow cannons that suck water from creeks and streams. Which choice is best for "on the other hand,"? A) no change B) nonetheless, C) however, D) delete "on the other hand,"
D) delete "on the other hand,"
When the five minute warning is announced, you should do this if you have multiple questions left to answer.
What is fill in random bubbles for all unanswered questions, then go back and take time to answer the questions.
Aside from combining two complete sentences, I can use a semi-colon for this.
To separate items in a complex list.
This section is optional and consists of 40 questions with 40 minutes.
What is science.
What is turn off the alarm, and set it at the top of their desk.
On the other hand, those currently planning now to take JCam's English 1010 class will be better prepared for college. What is the best change for "currently planning now"? A) No Change B) planning currently today C) currently planning D) currently now
C) currently planning
This is the magic number for how many times you should take the ACT.
What is three.