ACT
How many points do you need to pass this class?
18 points
What does semi-colon mean?
They are identical to periods; they just separate complete sentences.
What does dash mean?
They tend to interrupt and emphasize
What is Figurative of speech ?
Figurative of speech means are expressions that use words in a way to grab the reader attention.
What is a colon ?
A colon it is used to mark a division in a sentence.
How many passages are in the ACT Reading
4 passages
Where is the Semi-colon suppose to go?
Joan likes eggs Jennifer does not.
Joan likes eggs; Jennifer does not.
What are pair of dashes used for ?
They are used to interrupt a sentence to add information. Interject something into a sentence and emphasize.
What example of figurative of speech is this ?
I died of laughter.
Hyperbole
What is suppose to be on the right side of the sentence?
How many minutes do you have for the Reading Section?
40 minutes
Where is the semi-colon supposed to go?
Marie made a 100 on the quiz Lois made a 95.
Marie made a 100 on the quiz; Lois made a 95.
If you want to emphasize on a information there must be what on the left of the dash ?
Independent Clause
What example of figurative of speech is this?
The sun smiled down on us.
Personification
Where is the colon suppose to go ?
There are two choices at this time run away or fight.
There are two choices at this time: run away or fight.
How many minutes in the english section ?
45 minutes
Where is the semi-colon suppose to go?
It was raining the game was cancelled.
It was raining; the game was cancelled.
Where is the dash suppose to be?
World War II ran 1939 1945.
World War II ran 1939–1945.
What is a simile ?
When you compare two things using like or as.
Where is the colon suppose to go?
This house has everything I need two bedrooms, a backyard, and a garage.
This house has everything I need: two bedrooms, a backyard, and a garage.
what does Alejandro like to do in his free time other than steal?
karla
Where is the semi-colon suppose to go?
I have lived in Atlanta, GA Charleston, SC and Tallahassee, FL.
I have lived in Atlanta, GA; Charleston, SC; and Tallahassee, FL.
Where is the dash suppose to go?
It depends on trust it always has.
It depends on trust — it always has.
What is a metaphor ?
When you compare two things without using like or as.
Where is the colon suppose to go ?
I have several favorite genres of movies drama, science fiction, and mystery.
I have several favorite genres of movies: drama, science fiction, and mystery.