ACT English Flashcards

247699997	Fix the apostrophe(s). Deborahs groceries' melted in the car.	Deborah's groceries melted in the car.
247699998	Fix the commas. Amy charged exceedingly, reasonable prices for tutoring.	Amy charged exceedingly reasonable prices for tutoring.
247699999	Fix the commas. Rebecca bought milk eggs and cheese.	Rebecca bought milk, eggs, and cheese.
247700000	Fix the pronoun agreement. Herpetophobia is when people have a fear of snakes.	Herpetophobia is a term that means a fear of snakes.
247700001	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.
247700002	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.
247700003	Fix the modifier. Jonathan offered a fair convincing excuse for his lateness.	Jonathan offered a fairly convincing excuse for his lateness.
247700004	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?
247700005	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.
247700006	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.
247700007	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.
247700008	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.
247700009	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.
247700010	Subject	The topic of the sentence Jennifer made everyone feel at home.
247700011	Pronoun	A word that stands in for a noun Andrea promised Bo that she would pay him back.
247700012	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.
247700013	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.
247700014	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.
247700015	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.
247700016	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.
247700017	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.
247700018	Object	The receiver of the action, or the finish to a prepositional phrase Priyanka baked a cake for Ben.
247700019	Noun	A person, place, thing, or idea The boy made a vow to one day visit India.
247700020	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.
247700021	Infinitive	The form of the verb beginning with "to" The actress wants to sing in her next movie but doesn't want to dance.
247700022	Interjection	An introductory word, often used to show emphasis Wow! You really spent a million dollars?
247700023	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.
247700024	Idiom	A figure of speech that follows no grammatical riles Taylor is different from her sister.
247700025	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.
247700026	Gerund	A noun made from the "-ing" form of the verb Walking is a great form of exercise.
247700027	Conjuction	A word that joins words, phrases, or clauses together Elaina and Lily went shopping, but Kania stayed home because she had to study.
247700028	Collective Noun	Nouns that identify groups of things or people The jury is deliberating whether to convict the defendant.
247700029	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...
247700030	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.
247700031	Article	A word used to identify a noun The dog chased a ball into an alley.
247700032	Adverb	A word used to describe, or modify, a verb, adjective, or other adverb The dark green snake slithered very quietly through the house.
247700033	Adjective	A word used to describe, or modify, a noun or pronoun The clever detective solved the tricky case.
247700034	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.
247700035	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.
247700036	Fix the subject-verb agreement. A panel of experts agree with the research.	A panel of experts agrees with the research.
247700037	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.
247700038	Fix the apostrophe(s). Sports' teams practice after school.	Sports teams practice after school.
247700039	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.
247700040	Fix the pronoun case. Rick gave the project to Carlos and myself to complete.	Rick gave the project to Carlos and me to complete.
247700041	Fix the commas. Aramis got a B in math.	Aramis, however, got a B in Math.
247700042	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.
247700043	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.
247700044	Fix the apostrophe(s)/pronoun. They're protests were ignored.	Their protests were ignored.
247700045	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.
247700046	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.
247700047	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.
247700048	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.
247700049	Fix the commas. The movie version, though was terrible.	The movie version, though, was terrible.
247700050	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.
247700051	Fix the apostrophe(s). His legs' were sore after his' workout.	His legs were soar after his workout.
247700052	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.
247700053	Fix the puntuaction. Erick dropped German because: it conflicted with his chemistry class.	Erick dropped German because it conflicted with his chemistry class.
247700054	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.
247700055	Fix the pronoun case. The crowd pushes Geovany and I apart.	The crowd pushed Geovany and me apart.
247700056	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.
247700057	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.
247700058	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.
247700059	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.
247700060	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.
247700061	Fix the apostrophe(s)/pronoun. The library has lost it's funding.	The library has lost its funding.
247700062	Fix the apostrophe(s). Thats his' car.	That's his car.
247700063	Fix the apostrophe(s). Its a shame to waste energy.	It's a shame to waste energy.
247700064	Fix the commas. After I sent her an invitation my grandmother joined Facebook.	After I sent her an invitation, my grandmother joined Facebook.
247700065	Fix the commas. Because it rained todaythe game was canceled.	Because it rained today, the game was canceled.
247700066	Fix the commas. Jerri said, I should never take candy from strangers.	Jerri said I should never take candy from strangers.
247700067	Fix the idiom. karaoke is a Japanese word that translates into "empty."	Karaoke is a Japanese word that translates as "empty."
247700068	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.
247700069	Fix the commas. It was a dark stormy night.	It was a dark, stormy night.
247700070	Fix the commas. Tulips which are annuals are just now comign into bloom.	Tulips, which are annuals, are just now coming into bloom.
247700071	Fix the apostrophe(s)/pronoun. Its never a good idea to text while driving.	It's never a goog idea to text while driving.
247700072	Fix the apostrophe(s). The womens' room is over there.	the women's room is over there.
247700073	Fix the apostrophe(s). I gave my two week''s notice.	I gave my two weeks' notice.
247700074	Fix the apostrophe(s). The babys toy fell under the cribs' skirt.	The baby's toy fell under the crib's skirt.
247700075	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.
247700076	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.
247700077	Fix the pronoun case. He yelled at her and I for being late.	He yelled at her and me for being late.
247700078	fix the pronoun case. Her and I finished the last of the cookies.	She and I finished the last of the cookies.
247700079	Fix the pronoun case. Henry helped Max and I finish our history papers.	Henry helped Max and me finish our history paper.
247700080	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.
247700081	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.
247700082	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.
247700083	Fix the apostrophe(s)/pronoun. Who's car is parked behind mine?	Whose car is parked behind mine?
247700084	Fix the apostrophe(s)/pronoun. Whose at the door?	who's at the door?
247700085	Fix the apostrophe(s)/pronoun. There coming over at 7.	They're coming over at 7.
247700086	Fix the apostrophe(s)/pronoun. A dog can never catch its' tail.	A dog can never catch its tail.
247700087	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.
247700088	Fix the subject-verb agreement. Does any of the schools offer an art program?	Do any of the schools offer an art program?
247700089	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.
247700090	Fix the modifier. Brendan is quiet unless he has something specially to say.	Brendan is quiet unless he has something special to say.
248377309	fix the punctuation come early. if you can.	come early if you can.
248377310	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.
248377311	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.
248377312	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
248377313	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.
248377314	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.
248377315	Fix the modifier. You need to be more clear about what you want.	You need to be clearer about what you want
248377316	Fix the modifier. Of all airports in the United States, Chicago's O'Hare is the most busy.	Of all airports in the United States, Chicago's O'Hare is the busiest.
248377317	Fix the past participle Most states have forbade drivers to text while driving.	Most states have forbidden drivers to text while driving
248377318	Fix the past participle Ed forgot where he had hid the remote control	Ed forgot where he had hidden the remote control
248377319	Fix the verb Andrew knew he should of written his password down	Andrew knew he should have written his password down
248377320	Fix the past participle Jim had never took the train to the airport before.	jim had never taken the train to the airport before
248377321	Fix the pronoun case Calvin dosen't know who he will ask to the prom	Calvin dosen't know whom he will ask to prom
248377322	Fix the pronoun case Louis asked Peter whom had won the game	Louis asked Peter who had won the game
248377323	Fix the pronoun case Makita can't remember who she lent her textbook to.	Makita can't remember whom she lent her textbook to.
248377324	Fix the subject- verb agreement Only one of the freshmen appear in the yearbook	Only one of the freshmen appears in the yearbook
248377325	Fix the subject- verb agreement Each of the bandmembers have a solo in the concert	Each of the band members has a solo in the concert
248377326	Fix the counting word Fewer than half of the audience demanded refunds	Less than half the audience demanded refunds
248377327	Fix the pronoun agreement. This is a story where no one lives happily ever after	This is a story in which no one lives happily ever after
248377328	Fix the pronoun agreement. I don't like people that chew bubble gum.	I dont ike people who chew bubble gum.
248377329	Fix the modifier The days feel more short than ever	The days fell shorter than ever
248377330	FIx the idiom The local grocery offers a greater vaiety than the national chain does, and in a fraction of the cost	The local grocery offers a greater vaiety than the national chain does, and at a fraction of the cost
248377331	Fix the commas Bea for example, taught herself to knit.	Bea, for example, taught herself to knit
248377332	Fix the commas However she hasn't updated her status.	However, she hasn't updated her status.
248377333	Fix the commas I missed the episode, that was on last night, so i will download it.	I missed the episode that was on last night, so i will download it.
248377334	Fix the apostrophe(s)/ pronoun Your sadly mistaken if you think i dont care.	You're sadly mistaken if you think i care.
248377335	Fix the apostrophe(s) Im outta here.	I'm outta here.
248377336	Fix the punctuation. Jamie tried out for basketball, but joined the swim team instead.	Jamie tried out for basketball but joined the swim team instead.
248377337	Fix the punctuation. Although every critic panned it; the movie was a huge hit.	Although every critic panned it, the movie was a huge hit.
248377338	Fix the past participle Holly reported to Emily that someone had broke the deck chairs.	Holly reported to Emily that someone had broken the deck chairs.
248377339	David helped lie the carpet in dan's new house.	David helped lay the carpet in dan's new house
248377340	Fix the pronoun case. Everyone joined Kathleen and he in welcoming their new little brother.	Everyone joined Kathleen and him in welcoming their new little brother.
248377341	Fix the pronoun case You and me could write a bad romance.	You and I could write a bad romance.
248377342	Fix the punctuation The evening's activities included: singing, dancing, and eating.	The evening's activities included singing, dancing, and eating.
248377343	Fix the apostrophe(s) The teachers lounge is off limits to student's.	The teacher's lounge is off limits to students.
250626676	Fix the apostrophe(s) Shannons' party drew a huge crowd.	Shannon's party drew a huge crowd
250626677	Fix the apostrophe(s) Tori brought bananas' and grape's to the picnic.	Tori brought bananas and grapes to the picnic
250626678	Fix the apostrophe(s)/ pronoun You're next appointment is here.	Your next appointment is here.
250626679	Fix the past participle The movie had just began when someone's cell phone rang.	The movie had just begun when someone's cell phone rang.
250626680	Fix the past participle. The soda exploded when I opened it because I had shook it too hard.	The soda exploded when I opened it because I had shaken it too hard.
250626681	Fix the past participle. My bike tire sprung a leak after I rode over a nail.	My bike tire sprang a leak after I rode over a nail.
250626682	Fix the modifier Each of the driving routines was more pretty than the one before it.	Each of the driving routines was prettier than the one before it.
250626683	Fix the idiom I can't hardly wait for you to visit.	I can hardly wait for you to visit.
250626684	Fix the counting word If you have ten items or less, use the express lane.	If you have ten items or fewer, use the express lane.
250626685	FIx the commas Teachers, parents and students should attend tonight's meeting about after- school activities.	Teachers, parents, and students should attend tonight's meeting about after- school activities.
250626686	Fix the commas Our dog which we got from a rescue can be skittish aroung new people.	Our dog, which we got from a rescue, can be skittish aroung new people.
250626687	Fix the commas I gathered all of my research from the articles, that I downloaded from the newspaper's archives.	I gathered all of my research from the articles that I downloaded from the newspaper's archives.
250626688	Fix the commas Before 1920 women did not have the right to vote in America.	Before 1920, women did not have the right to vote in America.
250626689	Fix the commas Stephen told Jon, the election would likely be close.	Stephen told Jon the election would likely be close.
250626690	Fix the puncuation Peter saved all of his money to buy a new IPod, Patrick bought one with a credit card.	Peter saved all of his money to buy a new IPod. Patrick bought one with a credit card. [or] Peter saved all of his money to buy a new IPod; Patrick bought one with a credit card.
250626691	Fix the puncuation Jack didn't call Max back; because it was so late.	Jack didn't call Max back because it was so late.
250626692	Fix the puncuation Since you went away; I've been so sad.	Since you went away, I've been so sad.
250626693	Fix the pronoun case Between you and I, Jean could probably beat Peter at golf.	Between you and me, Jean could probably beat Peter at golf.
250626694	Fix the pronoun case Charlie and Rex want to take a class with the teacher who the student body voted teacher of the year.	Charlie and Rex want to take a class with the teacher whom the student body voted teacher of the year.
250626695	Fix the pronoun case. Cece will decide whom the next team captian will be.	Cece will decide who the next team captian will be.
250626696	Fix the modifier The contestant marched slow and confident to the podium.	The contestant marched slowly and confidently to the podium.
250626697	Fix the idiom Walking is less damaging to the knees then running is.	Walking is less damaging to the knees than running is.