English Grammar Rules and Usage, Exams of English Language

Download English Grammar Rules and Usage and more Exams English Language in PDF only on Docsity! ACT English Exam 151 Questions with Verified Answers Fix the apostrophe(s). Deborahs groceries' melted in the car. - CORRECT ANSWER Deborah's groceries melted in the car. Fix the commas. Amy charged exceedingly, reasonable prices for tutoring. - CORRECT ANSWER Amy charged exceedingly reasonable prices for tutoring. Fix the commas. Rebecca bought milk eggs and cheese. - CORRECT ANSWER Rebecca bought milk, eggs, and cheese. Fix the pronoun agreement. Herpetophobia is when people have a fear of snakes. - CORRECT ANSWER Herpetophobia is a term that means a fear of snakes. Fix the idiom. Teachers around the world appreciate that young readers, throughout the Harry Potter books, have discovered the joy of reading. - CORRECT ANSWER Teachers around the world appreciate that young readers, through the Harry Potter books, have discovered the joy of reading. Fix the counting word. Since it's raining, I have a few less things to do this weekend. - CORRECT ANSWER Since it's raining, I have fewer things to do this weekend. Fix the modifier. Jonathan offered a fair convincing excuse for his lateness. - CORRECT ANSWER Jonathan offered a fairly convincing excuse for his lateness. Who versus Whom - CORRECT ANSWER 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? Colon - CORRECT ANSWER 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. Semicolon - CORRECT ANSWER 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. Comma - CORRECT ANSWER 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. Tense - CORRECT ANSWER 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. Verb - CORRECT ANSWER 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. Subject - CORRECT ANSWER The topic of the sentence Jennifer made everyone feel at home. Pronoun - CORRECT ANSWER A word that stands in for a noun Andrea promised Bo that she would pay him back. Present Particle - CORRECT ANSWER 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. Prepositional Article - CORRECT ANSWER A word used to identify a noun The dog chased a ball into an alley. Adverb - CORRECT ANSWER A word used to describe, or modify, a verb, adjective, or other adverb The dark green snake slithered very quietly through the house. Adjective - CORRECT ANSWER A word used to describe, or modify, a noun or pronoun The clever detective solved the tricky case. Active Voice - CORRECT ANSWER 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. Fix the subject-verb agreement. The members of the team lifts weights when they're not practicing. - CORRECT ANSWER The members of the team lift weights when they're not practicing. Fix the subject-verb agreement. A panel of experts agree with the research. - CORRECT ANSWER A panel of experts agrees with the research. Fix the apostrophe(s)/pronoun. The movie franchise became a victim of it's own success. - CORRECT ANSWER The movie franchise became a victim of its own success. Fix the apostrophe(s). Sports' teams practice after school. - CORRECT ANSWER Sports teams practice after school. Fix the pronoun case. After you've read thyis email, please reply to myselfbut copy Kevin. - CORRECT ANSWER After you've read this email, please reply to me but copy Kevin. Fix the pronoun case. Rick gave the project to Carlos and myself to complete. - CORRECT ANSWER Rick gave the project to Carlos and me to complete. Fix the commas. Aramis got a B in math. - CORRECT ANSWER Aramis, however, got a B in Math. Fix the commas. The cupcakes, that I brought at the bakery, are better than the ones I bought at the grocery store. - CORRECT ANSWER The cupcakes that I brought at the bakery are better than the ones I bought at the grocery store. Fix the commas. Derrek who was injured much of last year will start at first base this season. - CORRECT ANSWER Derrek, who was injured much of last year, will start at first base this season. Fix the apostrophe(s)/pronoun. They're protests were ignored. - CORRECT ANSWER Their protests were ignored. Fix the counting word. Less than twenty people complained about the band's late start time. - CORRECT ANSWER Fewer than twenty people complained about the band's late start time. Fix the commas. Many ESL students, who learn grammar by studying the rules rather than by ear do well on the ACT English Test. - CORRECT ANSWER Many ESL students, who learn grammar by studying the rules rather than ny ear, do well on the ACT English Test. fix the commas. David Ortiz designated hitter for the Boston Red Sox is nicknamed Big Papi. - CORRECT ANSWER David Ortiz, designtaed hitter for the Boston Red Sox, is nicknamed Big Papi. Fix the commas. Cubs legend, Ron Santo, should be inducted into the Hall of Fame. - CORRECT ANSWER Cubs legend Ron Santo should be inducted into the Hall of Fame. Fix the commas. The movie version, though was terrible. - CORRECT ANSWER The movie version, though, was terrible. Fix the commas. The eager fan cost his team a run peventing the outfilder from catching the foul ball. - CORRECT ANSWER The eager fan cost his team a run, preventing the outfilder from catching the foul ball. Fix the apostrophe(s). His legs' were sore after his' workout. - CORRECT ANSWER His legs were soar after his workout. Fix the apostrophe(s). I hate when I have to sit at the childrens table. - CORRECT ANSWER I hate when I have to sit at the children's table. Fix the puntuaction. Erick dropped German because: it conflicted with his chemistry class. - CORRECT ANSWER Erick dropped German because it conflicted with his chemistry class. Fix the pronoun case. Mark is this student whom teachers believe will win the spelling bee. - CORRECT ANSWER Mark is the student who teachers believe will win the spelling bee. Fix the pronoun case. The crowd pushes Geovany and I apart. - CORRECT ANSWER The crowd pushed Geovany and me apart. 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. - CORRECT ANSWER 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. Fix the past participle. Finn become a better singer after he learned to breathe correctly. - CORRECT ANSWER finn became a better singer after he learned to breathe correctly. Fix the past participle. I told my teacher that the dog had ate my homework. - CORRECT ANSWER I told my teacher that the dog had eaten my homework. Fix the pronoun case. He yelled at her and I for being late. - CORRECT ANSWER He yelled at her and me for being late. fix the pronoun case. Her and I finished the last of the cookies. - CORRECT ANSWER She and I finished the last of the cookies. Fix the pronoun case. Henry helped Max and I finish our history papers. - CORRECT ANSWER Henry helped Max and me finish our history paper. Fix the idiom. The extensive marketing campaign, coupled for a fast food tie-in, drew millions of young fans into the theater. - CORRECT ANSWER The extensive marketing campaign, coupled with a fast food tie-in, drew millions of young fans into the theater. Fix the punctuation. I can swim in my pool. Whenever I want to. - CORRECT ANSWER I can swim in my own backyard pool whenever I want to. Fix the punctuation. The mayor proposed a tax increase btu the council voted it down. - CORRECT ANSWER The mayor proposed a tax increase, but the council voted it down. Fix the apostrophe(s)/pronoun. Who's car is parked behind mine? - CORRECT ANSWER Whose car is parked behind mine? Fix the apostrophe(s)/pronoun. Whose at the door? - CORRECT ANSWER who's at the door? Fix the apostrophe(s)/pronoun. There coming over at 7. - CORRECT ANSWER They're coming over at 7. Fix the apostrophe(s)/pronoun. A dog can never catch its' tail. - CORRECT ANSWER A dog can never catch its tail. Fix the sybject-verb agreement. Mr. Colon thinks none of the papers deserve an A. - CORRECT ANSWER Mr. Colon thinks none of the papers deserves an A. Fix the subject-verb agreement. Does any of the schools offer an art program? - CORRECT ANSWER Do any of the schools offer an art program? Fix trhe subject-verb agreement. All students participating in lacrosse or baseball has to pass a physical. - CORRECT ANSWER All students participating in lacrosse or baseball have to pass a physical. Fix the modifier. Brendan is quiet unless he has something specially to say. - CORRECT ANSWER Brendan is quiet unless he has something special to say. fix the punctuation come early. if you can. - CORRECT ANSWER come early if you can. Fix the punctuation Ashley prepared three different desserts; a pie, a cake, and cookies. - CORRECT ANSWER Ashley prepared three different desserts: a pie, a cake, and cookies. [or] Ashley prepared three different desserts- a pie, a cake, and cookies. Fix the punctuation Melissa finally finished her assignment she shouldn't have procrastinated. - CORRECT ANSWER Melissa finally finished her assignment. SHe shouldn't have procrastinated. [or] Melissa finally finished her assignment; she shouldn't have procrastinated. Fix the subject- verb agreement everyone waiting for hours in long lines were there to get into the concert. - CORRECT ANSWER Everyone waiting for hours in long lines was there to get into the concert Fix the subject- verb agreement The list of celebrities supporting the earhtquake victims grow each day. - CORRECT ANSWER The list of celebrities supporting the earthquake victims grows each day. Fix the subject- verb agreement The fans, players, and coaches from the visiting team belives the referee made a bad call. - CORRECT ANSWER The fans, players, and coaches from the visiting team beleive the referee made a bad call. Fix the modifier. You need to be more clear about what you want. - CORRECT ANSWER You need to be clearer about what you want Fix the modifier. Of all airports in the United States, Chicago's O'Hare is the most busy. - CORRECT ANSWER Of all airports in the United States, Chicago's O'Hare is the busiest. Fix the past participle Most states have forbade drivers to text while driving. - CORRECT ANSWER Most states have forbidden drivers to text while driving Fix the past participle Ed forgot where he had hid the remote control - CORRECT ANSWER Ed forgot where he had hidden the remote control Fix the verb Although every critic panned it; the movie was a huge hit. - CORRECT ANSWER Although every critic panned it, the movie was a huge hit. Fix the past participle Holly reported to Emily that someone had broke the deck chairs. - CORRECT ANSWER Holly reported to Emily that someone had broken the deck chairs. David helped lie the carpet in dan's new house. - CORRECT ANSWER David helped lay the carpet in dan's new house Fix the pronoun case. Everyone joined Kathleen and he in welcoming their new little brother. - CORRECT ANSWER Everyone joined Kathleen and him in welcoming their new little brother. Fix the pronoun case You and me could write a bad romance. - CORRECT ANSWER You and I could write a bad romance. Fix the punctuation The evening's activities included: singing, dancing, and eating. - CORRECT ANSWER The evening's activities included singing, dancing, and eating. Fix the apostrophe(s) The teachers lounge is off limits to student's. - CORRECT ANSWER The teacher's lounge is off limits to students. Fix the apostrophe(s) Shannons' party drew a huge crowd. - CORRECT ANSWER Shannon's party drew a huge crowd Fix the apostrophe(s) Tori brought bananas' and grape's to the picnic. - CORRECT ANSWER Tori brought bananas and grapes to the picnic Fix the apostrophe(s)/ pronoun You're next appointment is here. - CORRECT ANSWER Your next appointment is here. Fix the past participle The movie had just began when someone's cell phone rang. - CORRECT ANSWER The movie had just begun when someone's cell phone rang. Fix the past participle. The soda exploded when I opened it because I had shook it too hard. - CORRECT ANSWER The soda exploded when I opened it because I had shaken it too hard. Fix the past participle. My bike tire sprung a leak after I rode over a nail. - CORRECT ANSWER My bike tire sprang a leak after I rode over a nail. Fix the modifier Each of the driving routines was more pretty than the one before it. - CORRECT ANSWER Each of the driving routines was prettier than the one before it. Fix the idiom I can't hardly wait for you to visit. - CORRECT ANSWER I can hardly wait for you to visit. Fix the counting word If you have ten items or less, use the express lane. - CORRECT ANSWER If you have ten items or fewer, use the express lane. FIx the commas Teachers, parents and students should attend tonight's meeting about after- school activities. - CORRECT ANSWER Teachers, parents, and students should attend tonight's meeting about after- school activities. Fix the commas Our dog which we got from a rescue can be skittish aroung new people. - CORRECT ANSWER Our dog, which we got from a rescue, can be skittish aroung new people. Fix the commas I gathered all of my research from the articles, that I downloaded from the newspaper's archives. - CORRECT ANSWER I gathered all of my research from the articles that I downloaded from the newspaper's archives. Fix the commas Before 1920 women did not have the right to vote in America. - CORRECT ANSWER Before 1920, women did not have the right to vote in America. Fix the commas Stephen told Jon, the election would likely be close. - CORRECT ANSWER Stephen told Jon the election would likely be close. Fix the puncuation Peter saved all of his money to buy a new IPod, Patrick bought one with a credit card. - CORRECT ANSWER 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. Fix the puncuation Jack didn't call Max back; because it was so late. - CORRECT ANSWER Jack didn't call Max back because it was so late. Fix the puncuation Since you went away; I've been so sad. - CORRECT ANSWER Since you went away, I've been so sad. Fix the pronoun case Between you and I, Jean could probably beat Peter at golf. - CORRECT ANSWER Between you and me, Jean could probably beat Peter at golf. Fix the pronoun case Charlie and Rex want to take a class with the teacher who the student body voted teacher of the year. - CORRECT ANSWER Charlie and Rex want to take a class with the teacher whom the student body voted teacher of the year. Fix the pronoun case.