Sentence Structure & Formation - ACT English
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What is the error in this sentence? "The book that I read it was interesting."
What is the error in this sentence? "The book that I read it was interesting."
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Double subject - "that" already refers to "book," so "it" is unnecessary and creates error
Double subject - "that" already refers to "book," so "it" is unnecessary and creates error
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What is a misplaced modifier?
What is a misplaced modifier?
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A modifier positioned too far from the word it describes, creating confusion
A modifier positioned too far from the word it describes, creating confusion
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Add an appositive to identify Ms. Ortiz, a principal.
Add an appositive to identify Ms. Ortiz, a principal.
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Ms. Ortiz, the principal, announced new guidelines.
Ms. Ortiz, the principal, announced new guidelines.
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Fix the fragment: "Because the weather was cold."
Fix the fragment: "Because the weather was cold."
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Because the weather was cold, we stayed inside. (Add independent clause)
Because the weather was cold, we stayed inside. (Add independent clause)
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What are correlative conjunctions?
What are correlative conjunctions?
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Paired conjunctions: either...or, neither...nor, not only...but also, both...and
Paired conjunctions: either...or, neither...nor, not only...but also, both...and
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What is a comma splice?
What is a comma splice?
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Two independent clauses joined with only a comma (incorrect)
Two independent clauses joined with only a comma (incorrect)
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Create a complex sentence from: "She practiced daily. She improved quickly."
Create a complex sentence from: "She practiced daily. She improved quickly."
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Because she practiced daily, she improved quickly. (or similar)
Because she practiced daily, she improved quickly. (or similar)
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Revise for clarity: "Excited about the game, the stadium was packed."
Revise for clarity: "Excited about the game, the stadium was packed."
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Excited about the game, fans packed the stadium. (fans were excited, not stadium)
Excited about the game, fans packed the stadium. (fans were excited, not stadium)
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Fix faulty subordination: "Because she studied hard, she failed the test."
Fix faulty subordination: "Because she studied hard, she failed the test."
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Although she studied hard, she failed the test. (ideas contrast, not cause-effect)
Although she studied hard, she failed the test. (ideas contrast, not cause-effect)
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Streamline this sentence: "It was the students who organized the event."
Streamline this sentence: "It was the students who organized the event."
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The students organized the event.
The students organized the event.
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What is an independent clause?
What is an independent clause?
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A group of words with a subject and verb that expresses a complete thought and can stand alone
A group of words with a subject and verb that expresses a complete thought and can stand alone
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What is the difference between:
Nearly the entire class passed the test
The entire class nearly passed the test
What is the difference between: Nearly the entire class passed the test The entire class nearly passed the test
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Nearly the entire class passed the test. is correct IF you mean "almost the whole class." If you mean they "just barely passed," use: "The entire class nearly passed."
Nearly the entire class passed the test. is correct IF you mean "almost the whole class." If you mean they "just barely passed," use: "The entire class nearly passed."
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Identify and correct the error: "I finished the draft, it still needs revision."
Identify and correct the error: "I finished the draft, it still needs revision."
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Comma splice → "I finished the draft, but it still needs revision." (or "I finished the draft; it still needs revision.")
Comma splice → "I finished the draft, but it still needs revision." (or "I finished the draft; it still needs revision.")
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Fix the structure: "Having finished the test, the results were reviewed."
Fix the structure: "Having finished the test, the results were reviewed."
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Having finished the test, the students reviewed the results. (subject must be students, not results)
Having finished the test, the students reviewed the results. (subject must be students, not results)
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Fix: "The reason is because we arrived late."
Fix: "The reason is because we arrived late."
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The reason is that we arrived late. / "We arrived late because…"
The reason is that we arrived late. / "We arrived late because…"
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Choose and punctuate: "The sample (that/which) failed the test was discarded." (essential)
Choose and punctuate: "The sample (that/which) failed the test was discarded." (essential)
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The sample that failed the test was discarded. (no commas)
The sample that failed the test was discarded. (no commas)
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Identify the error: "Because the streets were icy."
Identify the error: "Because the streets were icy."
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Fragment → add an independent clause: "Because the streets were icy, buses were delayed."
Fragment → add an independent clause: "Because the streets were icy, buses were delayed."
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Make this list parallel: "They value honesty, working hard, and creativity."
Make this list parallel: "They value honesty, working hard, and creativity."
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They value honesty, hard work, and creativity. (or "being creative"/"working hard")
They value honesty, hard work, and creativity. (or "being creative"/"working hard")
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Fix: "Rushing to finish, the laptop battery died."
Fix: "Rushing to finish, the laptop battery died."
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Rushing to finish, I watched the laptop battery die. (add clear subject)
Rushing to finish, I watched the laptop battery die. (add clear subject)
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What is wrong with: "Between you and I, this is difficult."
What is wrong with: "Between you and I, this is difficult."
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Should be "between you and me" - "between" is a preposition requiring objective case
Should be "between you and me" - "between" is a preposition requiring objective case
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