Ap Lang Usage Rules

Alumni (plural)

Alumnus (singular)

Alumnae (plural)

Alumna

No “Because of this” instead use

As a result

Therefor

Consequently

Fewer

How many; to modify a plural noun, countable items.

There are fewer students in the classroom today.

Less

How much; to modify a singular noun, uncountable items.

"We need less water for this recipe."

Good

Adj, use it to modify nouns/pronouns.

Avoid using good to modify an action verb

Lie

to rest or to recline.

Past: lay; PP: lain

Lay

To physically lay an object down.

Past: Laid; PP: lain

“A" majority

When introducing an unspecified or general group, or when emphasizing a specific count or percentage.

“The” Majority

When refering to a specific known group, or when highlighting the specified.

Number

Countable items

Amount

Uncountable