ACT English Flashcards

Question	Answer
Deborah's groceries melted in the car.	Fix the apostrophe(s). Deborahs groceries' melted in the car.
Amy charged exceedingly reasonable prices for tutoring.	Fix the commas. Amy charged exceedingly, reasonable prices for tutoring.
Rebecca bought milk, eggs, and cheese.	Fix the commas. Rebecca bought milk eggs and cheese.
Herpetophobia is a term that means a fear of snakes.	Fix the pronoun agreement. Herpetophobia is when people have a fear of snakes.
Teachers around the world appreciate that young readers, through the Harry Potter books, have discovered the joy of reading.	Fix the idiom. Teachers around the world appreciate that young readers, throughout the Harry Potter books, have discovered the joy of reading.
Since it's raining, I have fewer things to do this weekend.	Fix the counting word. Since it's raining, I have a few less things to do this weekend.
Jonathan offered a fairly convincing excuse for his lateness.	Fix the modifier. Jonathan offered a fair 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?	Who versus Whom
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.	Colon
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.	Semicolon
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.	Comma
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.	Tense
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.	Verb
The topic of the sentence Jennifer made everyone feel at home.	Subject
A word that stands in for a noun Andrea promised Bo that she would pay him back.	Pronoun
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.	Present Particle
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.	Prepositional Phrase
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.	Preposition
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.	Phrase
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.	Past Participle
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.	Passive Voice
The receiver of the action, or the finish to a prepositional phrase Priyanka baked a cake for Ben.	Object
A person, place, thing, or idea The boy made a vow to one day visit India.	Noun
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.	Misplaced Modifer
The form of the verb beginning with "to" The actress wants to sing in her next movie but doesn't want to dance.	Infinitive
An introductory word, often used to show emphasis Wow! You really spent a million dollars?	A group of words that has a subject and a verb and that can stand alone as a sentence She had prepared for a rainy day.
A figure of speech that follows no grammatical riles Taylor is different from her sister.	Idiom
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.	Helping Verb
A noun made from the "-ing" form of the verb Walking is a great form of exercise.	Gerund
A word that joins words, phrases, or clauses together Elaina and Lily went shopping, but Kania stayed home because she had to study.	Conjuction
Nouns that identify groups of things or people The jury is deliberating whether to convict the defendant.	Collective Noun
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...	Dependent Clause
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.	Case
A word used to identify a noun The dog chased a ball into an alley.	Article
A word used to describe, or modify, a verb, adjective, or other adverb The dark green snake slithered very quietly through the house.	Adverb
A word used to describe, or modify, a noun or pronoun The clever detective solved the tricky case.	Adjective
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.	Active Voice
The members of the team lift weights when they're not practicing.	Fix the subject-verb agreement. The members of the team lifts weights when they're not practicing.
A panel of experts agrees with the research.	Fix the subject-verb agreement. A panel of experts agree with the research.
The movie franchise became a victim of its own success.	Fix the apostrophe(s)/pronoun. The movie franchise became a victim of it's own success.
Sports teams practice after school.	Fix the apostrophe(s). Sports' teams practice after school.
After you've read this email, please reply to me but copy Kevin.	Fix the pronoun case. After you've read thyis email, please reply to myselfbut copy Kevin.
Rick gave the project to Carlos and me to complete.	Fix the pronoun case. Rick gave the project to Carlos and myself to complete.
Aramis, however, got a B in Math.	Fix the commas. Aramis got a B in math.
The cupcakes that I brought at the bakery are better than the ones I bought at the grocery store.	Fix the commas. 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.	Fix the commas. Derrek who was injured much of last year will start at first base this season.
Their protests were ignored.	Fix the apostrophe(s)/pronoun. They're protests were ignored.
Fewer than twenty people complained about the band's late start time.	Fix the counting word. Less 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.	Fix the commas. Many ESL students, who learn grammar by studying the rules rather than by ear do well on the ACT English Test.
David Ortiz, designtaed hitter for the Boston Red Sox, is nicknamed Big Papi.	Fix the commas. David Ortiz designated hitter for the Boston Red Sox is nicknamed Big Papi.
Cubs legend Ron Santo should be inducted into the Hall of Fame.	Fix the commas. Cubs legend, Ron Santo, should be inducted into the Hall of Fame.
The movie version, though, was terrible.	Fix the commas. The movie version, though was terrible.
The eager fan cost his team a run, preventing the outfilder from catching the foul ball.	Fix the commas. The eager fan cost his team a run peventing the outfilder from catching the foul ball.
His legs were soar after his workout.	Fix the apostrophe(s). His legs' were sore after his' workout.
I hate when I have to sit at the children's table.	Fix the apostrophe(s). I hate when I have to sit at the childrens table.
Erick dropped German because it conflicted with his chemistry class.	Fix the puntuaction. Erick dropped German because: it conflicted with his chemistry class.
Mark is the student who teachers believe will win the spelling bee.	Fix the pronoun case. Mark is this student whom teachers believe will win the spelling bee.
The crowd pushed Geovany and me apart.	Fix the pronoun case. The crowd pushes Geovany and I 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.	Fix the modifier. Including tickets, food, and souvenirs, a Major League Baseball game can cost a family of four several hundred dollars, an exceedingly highly price for most families.
Walking on the beach, I watched the dolphins dive playfully in the distance.	Fix the modifier. Walking on the beach, the dolphins dived playfully in the distance.
Even if I buy a new laptop, by the time I install all the software it willbe too late.	Fix the punctuation. Even if I buy a new laptop, by the time I install all the software. It will be 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.	Fix the punctuation. 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.	Fix the modifier. The history teacher pushed his students relentless to prepare them for the AP exam.
The library has lost its funding.	Fix the apostrophe(s)/pronoun. The library has lost it's funding.
That's his car.	Fix the apostrophe(s). Thats his' car.
It's a shame to waste energy.	Fix the apostrophe(s). Its a shame to waste energy.
After I sent her an invitation, my grandmother joined Facebook.	Fix the commas. After I sent her an invitation my grandmother joined Facebook.
Because it rained today, the game was canceled.	Fix the commas. Because it rained todaythe game was canceled.
Jerri said I should never take candy from strangers.	Fix the commas. Jerri said, I should never take candy from strangers.
Karaoke is a Japanese word that translates as "empty."	Fix the idiom. karaoke is a Japanese word that translates into "empty."
Fruits, vegetables, lean meats, and whole grains form a great foundation for a healthy diet.	Fix the commas. Fruits, vegetables, lean meats and whole grains form a great foundation for a healthy diet.
It was a dark, stormy night.	Fix the commas. It was a dark stormy night.
Tulips, which are annuals, are just now coming into bloom.	Fix the commas. Tulips which are annuals are just now comign into bloom.
It's never a goog idea to text while driving.	Fix the apostrophe(s)/pronoun. Its never a good idea to text while driving.
The women's room is over there.	Fix the apostrophe(s). The womens' room is over there.
I gave my two weeks' notice.	Fix the apostrophe(s). I gave my two week''s notice.
The baby's toy fell under the crib's skirt.	Fix the apostrophe(s). The babys toy fell under the cribs' skirt.
Finn became a better singer after he learned to breathe correctly.	Fix the past participle. Finn become a better singer after he learned to breathe correctly.
I told my teacher that the dog had eaten my homework.	Fix the past participle. I told my teacher that the dog had ate my homework.
He yelled at her and me for being late.	Fix the pronoun case. He yelled at her and I for being late.
She and I finished the last of the cookies.	Fix the pronoun case. Her and I finished the last of the cookies.
Henry helped Max and me finish our history paper.	Fix the pronoun case. Henry helped Max and I finish our history papers.
The extensive marketing campaign, coupled with a fast food tie-in, drew millions of young fans into the theater.	Fix the idiom. The extensive marketing campaign, coupled for 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.	Fix the punctuation. I can swim in my pool. Whenever I want to.
The mayor proposed a tax increase, but the council voted it down.	Fix the punctuation. The mayor proposed a tax increase btu the council voted it down.
Whose car is parked behind mine?	Fix the apostrophe(s)/pronoun. Who's car is parked behind mine?
Who's at the door?	Fix the apostrophe(s)/pronoun. Whose at the door?
They're coming over at 7.	Fix the apostrophe(s)/pronoun. There coming over at 7.
A dog can never catch its tail.	Fix the apostrophe(s)/pronoun. A dog can never catch its' tail.
Mr. Colon thinks none of the papers deserves an A.	Fix the sybject-verb agreement. Mr. Colon thinks none of the papers deserve an A.
Do any of the schools offer an art program?	Fix the subject-verb agreement. Does any of the schools offer an art program?
All students participating in lacrosse or baseball have to pass a physical.	Fix trhe subject-verb agreement. All students participating in lacrosse or baseball has to pass a physical.
Brendan is quiet unless he has something special to say.	Fix the modifier. Brendan is quiet unless he has something specially to say.
Come early if you can.	Fix the punctuation 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.	Fix the punctuation 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.	Fix the punctuation Melissa finally finished her assignment she shouldn't have procrastinated.
Everyone waiting for hours in long lines was there to get into the concert	Fix the subject- verb agreement everyone waiting for hours in long lines were there to get into the concert.
The list of celebrities supporting the earthquake victims grows each day.	Fix the subject- verb agreement The list of celebrities supporting the earhtquake victims grow each day.
The fans, players, and coaches from the visiting team beleive the referee made a bad call.	Fix the subject- verb agreement The fans, players, and coaches from the visiting team belives the referee made a bad call.
You need to be clearer about what you want	Fix the modifier. You need to be more clear about what you want.
Of all airports in the United States, Chicago's O'Hare is the busiest.	Fix the modifier. Of all airports in the United States, Chicago's O'Hare is the most busy.
Most states have forbidden drivers to text while driving	Fix the past participle Most states have forbade drivers to text while driving.
Ed forgot where he had hidden the remote control	Fix the past participle Ed forgot where he had hid the remote control
Andrew knew he should have written his password down	Fix the verb. Andrew knew he should of written his password down
Jim had never taken the train to the airport before	Fix the past participle Jim had never took the train to the airport before.
Calvin dosen't know whom he will ask to prom	Fix the pronoun case. Calvin dosen't know who he will ask to the prom
Louis asked Peter who had won the game	Fix the pronoun case. Louis asked Peter whom had won the game
Makita can't remember whom she lent her textbook to.	Fix the pronoun case. Makita can't remember who she lent her textbook to.
Only one of the freshmen appears in the yearbook	Fix the subject- verb agreement. Only one of the freshmen appear in the yearbook
Each of the band members has a solo in the concert	Fix the subject- verb agreement. Each of the bandmembers have a solo in the concert
Less than half the audience demanded refunds	Fix the counting word. Fewer than half of the audience demanded refunds
This is a story in which no one lives happily ever after	Fix the pronoun agreement. This is a story where no one lives happily ever after
I dont ike people who chew bubble gum.	Fix the pronoun agreement. I don't like people that chew bubble gum.
The days fell shorter than ever	Fix the modifier. The days feel more short than ever
The local grocery offers a greater vaiety than the national chain does, and at a fraction of the cost	Fix the idiom. The local grocery offers a greater vaiety than the national chain does, and in a fraction of the cost
Bea, for example, taught herself to knit	Fix the commas. Bea for example, taught herself to knit.
However, she hasn't updated her status.	Fix the commas. However she hasn't updated her status.
I missed the episode that was on last night, so i will download it.	Fix the commas. I missed the episode, that was on last night, so i will download it.
You're sadly mistaken if you think i care.	Fix the apostrophe(s)/ pronoun. Your sadly mistaken if you think i dont care.
I'm outta here.	Fix the apostrophe(s) Im outta here.
Jamie tried out for basketball but joined the swim team instead.	Fix the punctuation. Jamie tried out for basketball, but joined the swim team instead.
Although every critic panned it, the movie was a huge hit.	Fix the punctuation. Although every critic panned it; the movie was a huge hit.
Holly reported to Emily that someone had broken the deck chairs.	Fix the past participle. Holly reported to Emily that someone had broke the deck chairs.
David helped lay the carpet in dan's new house	David helped lie the carpet in dan's new house.
Everyone joined Kathleen and him in welcoming their new little brother.	Fix the pronoun case. Everyone joined Kathleen and he in welcoming their new little brother.
You and I could write a bad romance.	Fix the pronoun case You and me could write a bad romance.
The evening's activities included singing, dancing, and eating.	Fix the punctuation. The evening's activities included: singing, dancing, and eating.
The teacher's lounge is off limits to students.	Fix the apostrophe(s). The teachers lounge is off limits to student's.
Shannon's party drew a huge crowd	Fix the apostrophe(s). Shannons' party drew a huge crowd.
Tori brought bananas and grapes to the picnic	Fix the apostrophe(s). Tori brought bananas' and grape's to the picnic.
Your next appointment is here.	Fix the apostrophe(s)/ pronoun. You're next appointment is here.
The movie had just begun when someone's cell phone rang.	Fix the past participle. The movie had just began when someone's cell phone rang.
The soda exploded when I opened it because I had shaken it too hard.	Fix the past participle. The soda exploded when I opened it because I had shook it too hard.
My bike tire sprang a leak after I rode over a nail.	Fix the past participle. My bike tire sprung a leak after I rode over a nail.
Each of the driving routines was prettier than the one before it.	Fix the modifier. Each of the driving routines was more pretty than the one before it.
I can hardly wait for you to visit.	Fix the idiom. I can't hardly wait for you to visit.
If you have ten items or fewer, use the express lane.	Fix the counting word. If you have ten items or less, use the express lane.
Teachers, parents, and students should attend tonight's meeting about after- school activities.	Fix the commas. 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.	Fix the commas. 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.	Fix the commas. 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.	Fix the commas. Before 1920 women did not have the right to vote in America.
Stephen told Jon the election would likely be close.	Fix the commas. 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.	Fix the puncuation. 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.	Fix the puncuation. Jack didn't call Max back; because it was so late.
Since you went away, I've been so sad.	Fix the puncuation. Since you went away; I've been so sad.
Between you and me, Jean could probably beat Peter at golf.	Fix the pronoun case. Between you and I, 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.	Fix the pronoun case. Charlie and Rex want to take a class with the teacher who the student body voted teacher of the year.
Cece will decide who the next team captian will be.	Fix the pronoun case. Cece will decide whom the next team captian will be.
The contestant marched slowly and confidently to the podium.	Fix the modifier. The contestant marched slow and confident to the podium.
Walking is less damaging to the knees than running is.	Fix the idiom. Walking is less damaging to the knees then running is.
What punctuation is needed when a sentence contains two independent clauses joined by a coordinate conjuction?	A comma
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	B) 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	C) company; however
What punctuation is needed when a sentence contains two independent clauses joined by a conjuctive adverb?	A semicolon
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	A) parents, that
The teacher, not the students, is going to be recognized at the assembly. Correct Incorrect	Correct - subject = teacher verb = is
Bill won the slogan contest and won an MP3 player as a prize. A) No change B) contest, and C) and, won	A) No change
What punctuation is used when you want to join two or more words to use as a single adjective.	A hyphen
What punctuation is used after a complete statement that introduces a list or example?	A colon
The list of players are on the coach's desk. Correct Incorrect	Incorrect - subject = list verb = is

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