1. Periods and Semicolons Flashcards

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1
Q

A semicolon functions the same as a _____ on the ACT.

A

period

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2
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Semicolons and periods are used between ______ sentences.

A

2

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3
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An adverb is a word that _____ or describes a verb, adjective, another adverb, or an entire sentence.

A

modifies

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4
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An adverb is used to show ______ (how something happens), ______ (extent to which something happens), ______, and _______.

A

manner, degree, place, time

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5
Q

Semicolons and periods are used before ______ adverbs at the beginning of a _____. (Separate with a comma)

A

conjunctive, clause

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A type of question to watch out for is the _________ _________ question. In which the beginning of a sentence appears to be part of the previous sentence.

A

sentence boundary

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