ACT English Grammar A

Question 1

Commas ( , )

Answer 1

1. Separate a dependent clause from the rest of the sentence
2. Before a conjunction when separating two independent clauses (FANBOYS)
3. Between the items in a list
4. Surrounding an appositive
5. Surrounding an interjection

Question 2

Conjunctions

Answer 2

For And Nor But Or Yet So

Question 3

Apostrophes ( ‘ )

Answer 3

1. In a possessive noun after the noun of possession

2. In a contraction to replace the missing letters

Question 4

Semicolon ( ; )

Answer 4

To separate two independent clauses

Question 5

Colons ( : )

Answer 5

After an independent clause to introduce a follow up statement

Question 6

Dashes ( – )

Answer 6

1. In an adjective containing more than one word

2. As a substitute for other punctuation (comma, semicolon, colon, parentheses) as long as it is used in parallel

Question 7

Sentence Fragment

Answer 7

How to fix?

1. Subtract words that make it a dependent clause
2. Add words
3. Rearrange words

Question 8

Wrong Connector

Answer 8

How to fix?

1. Use a connector that reflects the relationship between the clauses, sentences, or paragraphs
2. Omit unnecessary connectors

Question 9

Run-On Sentences

Answer 9

How to fix?

1. Period between two sentences
2. Use a semicolon between two independent clauses
3. Make one of the clauses dependent
4. Use a comma and a conjunction to make a compound sentence

Question 10

Misplaced Modifier

Answer 10

How to fix?

1. Make sure the modifying phrase is next to the person or thing. It modifies
2. Clarify the modifying phrase itself

Question 11

Parallelism Error

Answer 11

How to fix?

Make sure words and phrases use a consistent form, structure, and punctuation