ACT English Flashcards

Deborah's groceries melted in the car.

Amy charged exceedingly reasonable prices for tutoring.

Rebecca bought milk, eggs, and cheese.

Herpetophobia is a term that means a fear of snakes.

Teachers around the world appreciate that young readers, through the Harry Potter books, have discovered the joy of reading.

Since it's raining, I have fewer things to do this weekend.

Jonathan offered a fairly convincing excuse for his lateness.

Who is a subjective pronoun (subject of the clause), and whom is an onbjective pronoun (object of the clause)
Who picked up my check?
to whom did you give my check?

A punctuation mark used after a complete statement to introduce an explanation of the statement and/or a list of related elements
Billy has three ways of getting to school: bus, train, and bike.

A punctuation mark used to link two independent clauses or used between items in a list containing commas
Jenny is a dog lover; Robert prefers cats.

A punctuation mark used to seperate items in a list or to change restrictive clauses to nonrestrictive clauses
Maria bought a bag of apples, oranges, and pears.
My father, who is very tall, has a hard time finding pants that fit him.

The form of the verb that tells what time the action happened
I studied all day yesterday, but today I am working and tomorrow I will rest.

A word that expresses an action, a feeling, or a state of being
Chris seemed guilty, but Ray is the one who broke the window.

The topic of the sentence
Jennifer made everyone feel at home.

A word that stands in for a noun
Andrea promised Bo that she would pay him back.

The "-ing" form of the verb, either used with the verb " to be " to make a verb phrase, or on its own as an adjective
Sue is hoping to avoid the growling dog.

A group of words that begins with a preposition and ends with a noun or pronoun
A number of awards has been showered on the new musical.

A word that describes time or place relationships between words
Rachel sat in a seat between a passenger by the window and a passenger on the aisle.

A group of words lacking a subject and a verb, and which can function as a noun, adjecive, or adverb
running through the streets of Pamploma, the bulls are an impressive sight.

The form of the verb, either used with the verb "to have" to make a verb phrase or on its own as an adjective
The spoken language of the tribe has been recorded for posterity.

Use of the verb so that the subject is the receiver, not the performer, of the action
The best-selling book How to Raise the Perfect Dog was written by Cesar Millan.

The receiver of the action, or the finish to a prepositional phrase
Priyanka baked a cake for Ben.

A person, place, thing, or idea
The boy made a vow to one day visit India.

Any kind of description that is put in the wrong place in a sentence and thus describes the wrong thing
Drenched in maple syrup, Andy couldn't wait to eat the pancakes.

The form of the verb beginning with "to"
The actress wants to sing in her next movie but doesn't want to dance.

An introductory word, often used to show emphasis
Wow! You really spent a million dollars?

A figure of speech that follows no grammatical riles
Taylor is different from her sister.

Verbs that can stand on their own or are used with the participles of other verbs to ask a question, add emphasis, change tense, or change voice
Do you know if you can go to Paris? I have never visited, but it is recommended by the guidebook.

A noun made from the "-ing" form of the verb
Walking is a great form of exercise.

A word that joins words, phrases, or clauses together
Elaina and Lily went shopping, but Kania stayed home because she had to study.

Nouns that identify groups of things or people
The jury is deliberating whether to convict the defendant.

A group of words that has a subject and a verb but that can't stand alone as a sentence
Although she had prepared for a rainy day...

A category of pronouns that describes the function of the pronoun: subject, object, or possessive
She told him that his fortune would one day be hers.

A word used to identify a noun
The dog chased a ball into an alley.

A word used to describe, or modify, a verb, adjective, or other adverb
The dark green snake slithered very quietly through the house.

A word used to describe, or modify, a noun or pronoun
The clever detective solved the tricky case.

Use of the verb so that the subject is the performer, not the receiver, of an action
cesar Millian wrote the best-selling book How to Raise the Perfect Dog.

The members of the team lift weights when they're not practicing.

A panel of experts agrees with the research.

The movie franchise became a victim of its own success.

Sports teams practice after school.

After you've read this email, please reply to me but copy Kevin.

Rick gave the project to Carlos and me to complete.

Aramis, however, got a B in Math.

The cupcakes that I brought at the bakery are better than the ones I bought at the grocery store.

Derrek, who was injured much of last year, will start at first base this season.

Their protests were ignored.

Fewer than twenty people complained about the band's late start time.

Many ESL students, who learn grammar by studying the rules rather than ny ear, do well on the ACT English Test.

David Ortiz, designtaed hitter for the Boston Red Sox, is nicknamed Big Papi.

Cubs legend Ron Santo should be inducted into the Hall of Fame.

The movie version, though, was terrible.

The eager fan cost his team a run, preventing the outfilder from catching the foul ball.

His legs were soar after his workout.

I hate when I have to sit at the children's table.

Erick dropped German because it conflicted with his chemistry class.

Mark is the student who teachers believe will win the spelling bee.

The crowd pushed Geovany and me apart.

Including tickets, food, and souvenirs, a Major League Baseball game can cost a family of four sveral hundred dollars, an exceedingly high price for most families.

Walking on the beach, I watched the dolphins dive playfully in the distance.

Even if I buy a new laptop, by the time I install all the software it willbe too late.

I need to make plans for summer. I'd really like to travel to south America. (OR) I need to make plans for summer; I;d really like to travel to South America.

The history teacher pushed his studentsrelentlessly to prepare them for the AP exam.

The library has lost its funding.

That's his car.

It's a shame to waste energy.

After I sent her an invitation, my grandmother joined Facebook.

Because it rained today, the game was canceled.

Jerri said I should never take candy from strangers.

Karaoke is a Japanese word that translates as "empty."

Fruits, vegetables, lean meats, and whole grains form a great foundation for a healthy diet.

It was a dark, stormy night.

Tulips, which are annuals, are just now coming into bloom.

It's never a goog idea to text while driving.

The women's room is over there.

I gave my two weeks' notice.

The baby's toy fell under the crib's skirt.

Finn became a better singer after he learned to breathe correctly.

I told my teacher that the dog had eaten my homework.

He yelled at her and me for being late.

She and I finished the last of the cookies.

Henry helped Max and me finish our history paper.

The extensive marketing campaign, coupled with a fast food tie-in, drew millions of young fans into the theater.

I can swim in my own backyard pool whenever I want to.

The mayor proposed a tax increase, but the council voted it down.

Whose car is parked behind mine?

Who's at the door?

They're coming over at 7.

A dog can never catch its tail.

Mr. Colon thinks none of the papers deserves an A.

Do any of the schools offer an art program?

All students participating in lacrosse or baseball have to pass a physical.

Brendan is quiet unless he has something special to say.

Come early if you can.

Ashley prepared three different desserts: a pie, a cake, and cookies. [or] Ashley prepared three different desserts- a pie, a cake, and cookies.

Melissa finally finished her assignment. SHe shouldn't have procrastinated. [or] Melissa finally finished her assignment; she shouldn't have procrastinated.

Everyone waiting for hours in long lines was there to get into the concert

The list of celebrities supporting the earthquake victims grows each day.

The fans, players, and coaches from the visiting team beleive the referee made a bad call.

You need to be clearer about what you want

Of all airports in the United States, Chicago's O'Hare is the busiest.

Most states have forbidden drivers to text while driving

Ed forgot where he had hidden the remote control

Andrew knew he should have written his password down

Jim had never taken the train to the airport before

Calvin dosen't know whom he will ask to prom

Louis asked Peter who had won the game

Makita can't remember whom she lent her textbook to.

Only one of the freshmen appears in the yearbook

Each of the band members has a solo in the concert

Less than half the audience demanded refunds

This is a story in which no one lives happily ever after

I dont ike people who chew bubble gum.

The days fell shorter than ever

The local grocery offers a greater vaiety than the national chain does, and at a fraction of the cost

Bea, for example, taught herself to knit

However, she hasn't updated her status.

I missed the episode that was on last night, so i will download it.

You're sadly mistaken if you think i care.

I'm outta here.

Jamie tried out for basketball but joined the swim team instead.

Although every critic panned it, the movie was a huge hit.

Holly reported to Emily that someone had broken the deck chairs.

David helped lay the carpet in dan's new house

Everyone joined Kathleen and him in welcoming their new little brother.

You and I could write a bad romance.

The evening's activities included singing, dancing, and eating.

The teacher's lounge is off limits to students.

Shannon's party drew a huge crowd

Tori brought bananas and grapes to the picnic

Your next appointment is here.

The movie had just begun when someone's cell phone rang.

The soda exploded when I opened it because I had shaken it too hard.

My bike tire sprang a leak after I rode over a nail.

Each of the driving routines was prettier than the one before it.

I can hardly wait for you to visit.

If you have ten items or fewer, use the express lane.

Teachers, parents, and students should attend tonight's meeting about after- school activities.

Our dog, which we got from a rescue, can be skittish aroung new people.

I gathered all of my research from the articles that I downloaded from the newspaper's archives.

Before 1920, women did not have the right to vote in America.

Stephen told Jon the election would likely be close.

Peter saved all of his money to buy a new IPod. Patrick bought one with a credit card. [or] Peter saved all of his money to buy a new IPod; Patrick bought one with a credit card.

Jack didn't call Max back because it was so late.

Since you went away, I've been so sad.

Between you and me, Jean could probably beat Peter at golf.

Charlie and Rex want to take a class with the teacher whom the student body voted teacher of the year.

Cece will decide who the next team captian will be.

The contestant marched slowly and confidently to the podium.

Walking is less damaging to the knees than running is.

What punctuation is needed when a sentence contains two independent clauses joined by a coordinate conjuction?

Many of the students will run out of time on the test but most will try to finish.
A) test; but
B) test, but
C) test - but

I ordered books from that company however they have not sent me any of my order.
A) company - however
B) company, however
C) company; however

What punctuation is needed when a sentence contains two independent clauses joined by a conjuctive adverb?

When a child decides to lie to his or her parents that child must face the consequences.
A) parents, that
B) When, a
C) parents' that

The teacher, not the students, is going to be recognized at the assembly.
Correct Incorrect

Bill won the slogan contest and won an MP3 player as a prize.
A) No change
B) contest, and
C) and, won

What punctuation is used when you want to join two or more words to use as a single adjective.

What punctuation is used after a complete statement that introduces a list or example?

The list of players are on the coach's desk. Correct Incorrect