ACT English Rules/Reminders

We had coffee, cheese crackers, and grapes.

We had coffee, cheese, crackers, and grapes.

The book which I bought yesterday is very interesting.

The book that I bought yesterday is very interesting.

She wanted buy a new car but she didn't have enough money.

She wanted to buy a new car, but she didn't have enough money.

Neither the teacher or the students have brought their books today.

Neither the teacher nor the students have brought their books today.

I should of studied for the exam.

I should have studied for the exam.

The professor gave us advice on how to write effective sentences, it was very helpful.

The professor gave us advice on how to write effective sentences; it was very helpful.

My favorite fruit are apples oranges and bananas.

My favorite fruit is apples, oranges, and bananas.

She likes to swim, she enjoys the water.

She likes to swim; she enjoys the water.

Laura's cats is very playful; they are often found playing together.

Laura's cats are very playful; they are often found playing together.

The committee meet on Thursdays to discuss important issues.

The committee meets on Thursdays to discuss important issues.

Cheetahs are the faster of all land mammals.

Cheetahs are the fastest of all land mammals.

I bought three bags of flour, two bags of sugar, and some eggs.

I bought three bags of flour, two bags of sugar, and some eggs.

Hiking in the rain can be fun, it is also very dangerous.

Hiking in the rain can be fun; it is also very dangerous.

The teacher asked the students to complete their work, but only a few did.

The teacher asked the students to complete their work, but only a few did.

There students are working on their projects in the library.

Their students are working on their projects in the library.

She is more intelligent than her brother is.

She is more intelligent than her brother is.

The team of workers have finished their tasks ahead of schedule.

The team of workers has finished their tasks ahead of schedule.

The woman who has visited Paris many times shares her stories.

The woman who has visited Paris many times shares her stories.

The book on the table is mine, it is very interesting.

The book on the table is mine; it is very interesting.

Neither of the choices were satisfactory.

Neither of the choices was satisfactory.

He can speak French better than me.

He can speak French better than I.

The cat which climbed the tree is very playful.

The cat that climbed the tree is very playful.

Annie was late because of the bus excuses.

Annie was late because of the bus delays.

The house, which was built in 1920 needs a lot of repairs.

The house, which was built in 1920, needs a lot of repairs.

The students have prepared for their test tomorrow, they are confident.

The students have prepared for their test tomorrow; they are confident.

I don't know who those people are.

I don't know who those people are.

The flowers planted in spring bloom beautifully.

The flowers that are planted in spring bloom beautifully.

To travel around Berlin is fun and exciting for everyone.

Traveling around Berlin is fun and exciting for everyone.

Everyone should keep their own opinions about the matter.

Everyone should keep his or her own opinions about the matter.

I bought a new laptop it's very lightweight and portable.

I bought a new laptop; it's very lightweight and portable.

She said them to clean their room.

She told them to clean their room.

The essay contains detailed information and precise examples, it's so informative.

The essay contains detailed information and precise examples; it's so informative.

When I visited the museum there were many interesting exhibits.

When I visited the museum, there were many interesting exhibits.

He prefers coffee tea, and soda over water.

He prefers coffee, tea, and soda over water.

If she wasn't at home, she would have called you back.

If she weren't at home, she would have called you back.

The team have declared victory after the last game.

The team has declared victory after the last game.

Running in the park is fun on a sunny day.

Running in the park is fun on a sunny day.

Everyone is responsible for their actions.

Everyone is responsible for his or her actions.

Tom and Jerry was a funny show when I was young.

Tom and Jerry were a funny show when I was young.

There school is running a bake sale this weekend.

Their school is running a bake sale this weekend.

I will meet you in front of the bank at noon.

I will meet you in front of the bank at noon.

This type of car are the fastest on the market.

This type of car is the fastest on the market.

Waking up early is easy for her, she loves mornings.

Waking up early is easy for her; she loves mornings.

The artist is known for their in-depth paintings.

The artist is known for his or her in-depth paintings.

Either the manager or the employees have to resolve the issue.

Either the manager or the employees have to resolve the issue.

My sister, a doctor, travel a lot for work.

My sister, a doctor, travels a lot for work.

She does not know who to trust anymore.

She does not know whom to trust anymore.

Every student need to bring his or her laptop to the class.

Every student needs to bring his or her laptop to the class.

His favorite sport are basketball and soccer.

His favorite sports are basketball and soccer.

The cat that is chasing the mouse belong to my friend.

The cat that is chasing the mouse belongs to my friend.

Wither he shows up on time or not, he still gets paid.

Whether he shows up on time or not, he still gets paid.

A large group of students was waiting for the bus.

A large group of students were waiting for the bus.

She sings more better than her sister.

She sings better than her sister.

Because of rain, the picnic was cancellations.

Because of rain, the picnic was canceled.

They could of finished the project last week.

They could have finished the project last week.

The manager, who was out sick last week comeback today.

The manager, who was out sick last week, comes back today.

The children eat lunch at the park every Friday, it is fun for them.

The children eat lunch at the park every Friday; it is fun for them.

The book is laying on the table.

The book is lying on the table.

Neither of the cookies were left after the party.

Neither of the cookies was left after the party.

Two decades ago, the company was very successful.

Two decades ago, the company was very successful.

The cat chased the mouse, who hid in the garden.

The cat chased the mouse, who hid in the garden.

In conclusion, the research shows that exercise is beneficial for health.

In conclusion, the research shows that exercise is beneficial for health.

The results was better than expected.

The results were better than expected.

Their hosting a party at their house next Saturday.

They're hosting a party at their house next Saturday.

Many students find it difficult to study when noises around them.

Many students find it difficult to study when there are noises around them.

Everyone should check their emails for important updates.

Everyone should check his or her emails for important updates.

To conclude, the results support our hypothesis.

To conclude, the results support our hypothesis.

He said that they could come here early in the morning.

He said that they could come here early in the morning.

The movie was boring; however, the ending surprised me.

The movie was boring; however, the ending surprised me.

All students should bring their books to class every day.

All students should bring their books to class every day.