ACT/SAT Grammar Practice

What follows a conjunctive adverb at the start of a sentence?

A period, semicolon, or dash.

What should surround a conjunctive adverb in the middle of a sentence?

Commas.

What does a transition at the end of a sentence relate to?

The previous sentence.

What is the relationship between a period and a semicolon?

They are common + and/but.

What is a comma splice?

Using a comma to join two independent clauses without a conjunction.

What should you check first in a joining/separating sentence?

Answers with a period or colon.

What is required before using a colon?

A full sentence.

What do 2 commas, 2 dashes, and 2 parentheses indicate?

A non-essential clause.

What pattern do 2 consecutive nouns often follow with an apostrophe?

Apostrophe-noapostrophe pattern.

When can the second noun not be possessive?

If it is not followed by another noun.

How do you match singular subjects with verbs?

Singular subject → singular verb (-s).

How do you match plural subjects with verbs?

Plural subject → plural verb (no -s).

What should you keep consistent in verb tense?

The underlined verb should stay parallel to the surrounding verbs.

What pronoun is used for singular nouns?

It (for things).

What pronoun is used for plural nouns?

They.

What must follow a dangling modifier?

The noun described.