Untitled Deck Flashcards
What is the best tip for answering subject-verb agreement questions on the ACT English section?
Make sure the subject and verb agree in number (singular/plural).
Original: “The soldiers is ready.” Best Revision: “The soldiers are ready.” -MNEMONIC- “Singular with singular, plural with plural!”
What is the best tip for answering redundancy questions on the ACT English section?
Choose the answer that is clear, concise, and avoids unnecessary repetition.
Original: “The plan is detailed and very well thought out in a thorough manner.” Best Revision: “The plan is well thought out.” -MNEMONIC- “For redundancy questions, trim the fluff!”
What is the best tip for answering punctuation questions on the ACT English section?
Use commas, semicolons, and colons correctly to separate clauses or items in a list.
Original: “The soldier, advanced and took his rifle.” Best Revision: “The soldier advanced and took his rifle.” -MNEMONIC- “Pause at a comma, stop at a period.”
What is the best tip for answering sentence structure questions on the ACT English section?
Make sure the sentence is complete, with both a subject and a predicate.
Original: “The soldier, advancing quickly.” Best Revision: “The soldier advanced quickly.” -MNEMONIC- “No fragment should be left hanging!”
What is the best tip for answering logical flow questions on the ACT English section?
