FREE ACT English: Punctuation for Clauses and Phrases Questions and Answers

Question 1

The ancient Roman aqueducts were marvels of engineering, some are still standing today, a testament to their builders' skill.

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engineering; some are still standing today, a testament

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engineering, some are still standing today a testament

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engineering, some are still standing today: a testament

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engineering and some are still standing today a testament

Question 2

To prepare for the marathon, the runner followed a strict regimen that included three things: a balanced diet, consistent training, and adequate rest.

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three things: a balanced diet, consistent training, and adequate rest.

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three things; a balanced diet, consistent training, and adequate rest.

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three things, a balanced diet, consistent training, and adequate rest.

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three things. A balanced diet, consistent training, and adequate rest.

Question 3

Because the museum's new exhibit on deep-sea life was so popular, the museum extended its hours to accommodate the crowds.

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popular, the museum extended its hours

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popular the museum extended its hours

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popular; the museum extended its hours

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popular: the museum extended its hours

Question 4

The lead scientist, a brilliant researcher from a small university, made a discovery that could change the field of medicine.

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scientist, a brilliant researcher from a small university, made

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scientist a brilliant researcher from a small university, made

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scientist, a brilliant researcher from a small university made

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scientist; a brilliant researcher from a small university; made

Question 5

The defendant remained stoic and impassive; his family, however, could not hide their anxiety.

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impassive; his family, however,

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impassive, his family, however,

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impassive: his family, however

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impassive, his family however

Question 6

The artist used a vibrant palette of colors, including cerulean blue, cadmium yellow, and crimson red.

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cerulean blue, cadmium yellow, and crimson red.

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cerulean blue; cadmium yellow; and crimson red.

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cerulean blue cadmium yellow and crimson red.

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cerulean blue, cadmium yellow and crimson red.

Question 7

The old bookstore was a labyrinth of towering shelves; every corner revealed a new treasure, a forgotten classic, or a rare first edition.

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shelves; every corner revealed a new treasure, a forgotten classic, or a rare first edition.

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shelves, every corner revealed a new treasure, a forgotten classic, or a rare first edition.

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shelves, every corner revealed a new treasure: a forgotten classic, or a rare first edition.

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shelves; every corner revealed a new treasure; a forgotten classic; or a rare first edition.