ACT English

Fix the apostrophe(s).

Deborahs groceries' melted in the car.

Deborah's groceries melted in the car.

Fix the commas.

Amy charged exceedingly, reasonable prices for tutoring.

Amy charged exceedingly reasonable prices for tutoring.

Fix the commas.

Rebecca bought milk eggs and cheese.

Rebecca bought milk, eggs, and cheese.

Fix the pronoun agreement.

Herpetophobia is when people have a fear of snakes.

Herpetophobia is a term that means a fear of snakes.

Fix the idiom.

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

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

Fix the counting word.

Since it's raining, I have a few less things to do this weekend.

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

Fix the modifier.

Jonathan offered a fair convincing excuse for his lateness.

Jonathan offered a fairly convincing excuse for his lateness.

Who versus Whom

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?

Colon

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.

Semicolon

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.

Comma

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.

Tense

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.

Verb

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.

Subject

The topic of the sentence

Jennifer made everyone feel at home.

Pronoun

A word that stands in for a noun

Andrea promised Bo that she would pay him back.

Present

Particle

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.

Prepositional

Phrase

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.

Preposition

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.

Phrase

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.

Past Participle

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.

Passive Voice

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.

Object

The receiver of the action, or the finish to a prepositional phrase

Priyanka baked a cake for Ben.

Noun

A person, place, thing, or idea

The boy made a vow to one day visit India.

Misplaced

Modifer

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.

Infinitive

The form of the verb beginning with "to"

The actress wants to sing in her next movie but doesn't want to dance.

Interjection

An introductory word, often used to show emphasis

Wow! You really spent a million dollars?

Independent

Clause

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.

Idiom

A figure of speech that follows no grammatical riles

Taylor is different from her sister.

Helping Verb

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.

Gerund

A noun made from the "-ing" form of the verb

Walking is a great form of exercise.

Conjuction

A word that joins words, phrases, or clauses together

Elaina and Lily went shopping, but Kania stayed home because she had to study.

Collective

Noun

Nouns that identify groups of things or people

The jury is deliberating whether to convict the defendant.

Dependent

Clause

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...

Case

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.

Article

A word used to identify a noun

The dog chased a ball into an alley.

Adverb

A word used to describe, or modify, a verb, adjective, or other adverb

The dark green snake slithered very quietly through the house.

Adjective

A word used to describe, or modify, a noun or pronoun

The clever detective solved the tricky case.

Active Voice

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.

Fix the subject-verb agreement.

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

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

Fix the subject-verb agreement.

A panel of experts agree with the research.

A panel of experts agrees with the research.

Fix the apostrophe(s)/pronoun.

The movie franchise became a victim of it's own success.

The movie franchise became a victim of its own success.

Fix the apostrophe(s).

Sports' teams practice after school.

Sports teams practice after school.

Fix the pronoun case.

After you've read thyis email, please reply to myselfbut copy Kevin.

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

Fix the pronoun case.

Rick gave the project to Carlos and myself to complete.

Rick gave the project to Carlos and me to complete.

Fix the commas.

Aramis got a B in math.

Aramis, however, got a B in Math.

Fix the commas.

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

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

Fix the commas.

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

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

Fix the apostrophe(s)/pronoun.

They're protests were ignored.

Their protests were ignored.

Fix the counting word.

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

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

Fix the commas.

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

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

fix the commas.

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

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

Fix the commas.

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

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

Fix the commas.

The movie version, though was terrible.

The movie version, though, was terrible.

Fix the commas.

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

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

Fix the apostrophe(s).

His legs' were sore after his' workout.

His legs were soar after his workout.

Fix the apostrophe(s).

I hate when I have to sit at the childrens table.

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

Fix the puntuaction.

Erick dropped German because: it conflicted with his chemistry class.

Erick dropped German because it conflicted with his chemistry class.

Fix the pronoun case.

Mark is this student whom teachers believe will win the spelling bee.

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

Fix the pronoun case.

The crowd pushes Geovany and I apart.

The crowd pushed Geovany and me apart.

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.

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.

Walking on the beach, the dolphins dived playfully in the distance.

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

Fix the punctuation.

Even if I buy a new laptop, by the time I install all the software. It will be too late.

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

Fix the punctuation.

I need to make plans for summer I'd really like to travel to South America.

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 modifier.

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

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

Fix the apostrophe(s)/pronoun.

The library has lost it's funding.

The library has lost its funding.

Fix the apostrophe(s).

Thats his' car.

That's his car.

Fix the apostrophe(s).

Its a shame to waste energy.

It's a shame to waste energy.

Fix the commas.

After I sent her an invitation my grandmother joined Facebook.

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

Fix the commas.

Because it rained todaythe game was canceled.

Because it rained today, the game was canceled.

Fix the commas.

Jerri said, I should never take candy from strangers.

Jerri said I should never take candy from strangers.

Fix the idiom.

karaoke is a Japanese word that translates into "empty."

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

Fix the commas.

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

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

Fix the commas.

It was a dark stormy night.

It was a dark, stormy night.

Fix the commas.

Tulips which are annuals are just now comign into bloom.

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

Fix the apostrophe(s)/pronoun.

Its never a good idea to text while driving.

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

Fix the apostrophe(s).

The womens' room is over there.

the women's room is over there.

Fix the apostrophe(s).

I gave my two week''s notice.

I gave my two weeks' notice.

Fix the apostrophe(s).

The babys toy fell under the cribs' skirt.

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

Fix the past participle.

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

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

Fix the past participle.

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

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

Fix the pronoun case.

He yelled at her and I for being late.

He yelled at her and me for being late.

fix the pronoun case.

Her and I finished the last of the cookies.

She and I finished the last of the cookies.

Fix the pronoun case.

Henry helped Max and I finish our history papers.

Henry helped Max and me finish our history paper.

Fix the idiom.

The extensive marketing

campaign, coupled for a fast food tie-in, drew millions of young fans into the theater.

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

Fix the punctuation.

I can swim in my pool. Whenever I want to.

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

Fix the punctuation.

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

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

Fix the apostrophe(s)/pronoun.

Who's car is parked behind mine?

Whose car is parked behind mine?

Fix the apostrophe(s)/pronoun.

Whose at the door?

who's at the door?

Fix the apostrophe(s)/pronoun.

There coming over at 7.

They're coming over at 7.

Fix the apostrophe(s)/pronoun.

A dog can never catch its' tail.

A dog can never catch its tail.

Fix the sybject-verb agreement.

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

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

Fix the subject-verb agreement.

Does any of the schools offer an art program?

Do any of the schools offer an art program?

Fix trhe subject-verb agreement.

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

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

Fix the modifier.

Brendan is quiet unless he has something specially to say.

Brendan is quiet unless he has something special to say.

fix the punctuation

come early. if you can.

come early if you can.

Fix the punctuation

Ashley prepared three different desserts; a pie, a cake, and cookies.

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

Melissa finally finished her assignment she shouldn't have procrastinated.

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

Fix the subject- verb agreement

everyone waiting for hours in long lines were there to get into the concert.

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

Fix the subject- verb agreement

The list of celebrities supporting the earhtquake victims grow each day.

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

Fix the subject- verb agreement

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

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