ACT English Other Errors Flashcards
1
Q
Idiom Error
A
How to fix?
Use the appropriate wording for the expression
2
Q
Diction Error
A
How to fix?
Use a word with the correct meaning. Watch out for similar words that do not fit in the context.
3
Q
Passive Voice
A
How to fix?
Make sure the subject is performing the action, not receiving it.
4
Q
Redundancy
A
How to fix?
- Eliminate repetitive words or phrases.
- Eliminate double negatives.
5
Q
Wrong Comparison Word
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A
How to fix?
To compare two things, use “-er.”
To compare three or more things, use “-est.”
ST: In comparisons, certain words work together Not only/but As/as More/than Between/and Prefer/to At once/and Not so much/as
