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Master comma placement with restrictive and non-restrictive clauses, appositives, and parenthetical elements
Practice using commas correctly in lists, series, and coordinate adjectives
Learn when to use semicolons to join independent clauses and colons to introduce lists or explanations
Master apostrophe usage in possessive nouns, contractions, and common errors like its vs. it's
Practice using em dashes and parentheses to set off additional information or create emphasis
Review proper use of periods, question marks, and exclamation points in various contexts
Mixed practice covering all punctuation marks tested on the ACT English section
Practice matching subjects with verbs, including tricky cases with prepositional phrases and compound subjects
Master pronoun agreement in number, gender, and person with their antecedents
Practice maintaining consistent verb tense and using correct verb forms including irregular verbs
Learn when to use subjective, objective, and possessive pronoun forms (I vs. me, who vs. whom)
Practice using adjectives vs. adverbs correctly and fixing misplaced or dangling modifiers
Master the correct use of comparative (-er, more) and superlative (-est, most) forms
Practice choosing the correct prepositions and idiomatic expressions commonly tested on the ACT
Mixed practice covering all grammar and usage concepts tested on the ACT English section
Identify and correct incomplete sentences that lack a subject, verb, or complete thought
Learn to identify and fix run-on sentences where two independent clauses are improperly joined
Practice identifying and correcting comma splices where commas incorrectly join independent clauses
Master the use of coordinating and subordinating conjunctions to join clauses properly
Practice maintaining parallel structure in lists, comparisons, and paired elements
Mixed practice covering fragments, run-ons, comma splices, coordination, and parallelism
Practice deciding whether to add, delete, or revise sentences based on the passage's purpose and focus
Learn to arrange sentences and paragraphs in the most logical and effective order
Master the use of transitional words and phrases to connect ideas smoothly within and between paragraphs
Practice maintaining a consistent focus and identifying sentences that disrupt the passage's unity
Mixed practice covering topic development, organization, transitions, and unity
Practice selecting the most accurate and appropriate word for a given context
Learn to choose the shortest, clearest option that conveys the necessary information
Practice identifying and removing redundant words and phrases that repeat the same idea
Master maintaining a consistent level of formality and matching the author's established tone
Mixed practice covering precision, conciseness, redundancy elimination, and tone consistency
Complete 75-question practice test with 5 passages covering all ACT English topics (45-minute timed)
Complete 75-question practice test with 5 passages covering all ACT English topics (45-minute timed)
Complete 75-question practice test with 5 passages covering all ACT English topics (45-minute timed)
Always read the entire sentence, not just the underlined portion. Context is crucial for grammar and style questions.
If something sounds wrong, it probably is. Your natural language instinct is a powerful tool on the ACT English section.
When in doubt between grammatically correct options, choose the most concise answer that maintains clarity.
Recognize whether a question tests grammar/mechanics or rhetorical skills. This helps you focus on the right criteria.
You have 45 minutes for 75 questions—that's 36 seconds per question. Practice maintaining this pace consistently.
Cross out obviously incorrect choices first. This increases your odds and helps you focus on viable options.