Make this sentence parallel.
Lucy loves to eat ice cream, drink lemonade, and chasing her dog.
Lucy loves to eat ice cream, drink lemonade, and chase her dog.
100
What is the error in the following sentence?
I called out to the student, but they refused to answer me.
I called out to the students, but they refused to answer me. Pronouns do not agree.
100
The form of punctuation that can connect two independent clauses without the usage of the fanboys.
the semicolon
100
Name all the fanboys.
for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so
100
Which is correct and why?
I walked between the two halves of the class.
I walked among the two halves of the class.
Between. Between refers to two items and among refers to 3 or more items.
200
Correct the following sentence:
The coach told the players that they should get a lot of sleep, to do some warm-up exercises before the game, and that they should not eat too much.
The coach told the players that they should get a lot of sleep, that they should do some warm-up exercises before the game, and that they should not eat too much.
200
Daily Double!!!
Correct the following sentence.
Susan, along with her friends, are attending the party.
Susan, along with her friends, is attending the party.
200
The form of punctuation that can be used to separate an independent clause from a list of items.
What is a colon.
200
Which form of "its" would you use in the following example?
Do not run over the bike because ______ fragile.
it's
200
How do we know when to use "less" and "fewer?"
Less milk, fewer cookies
300
Correct the following sentence.
Either you must pass your test or fail the 2nd grade.
You must either pass your test or fail the 2nd grade.
300
When do you add an "s" to the end of a verb?
When the subject is singular.
300
Commas go after which word(s) in the following sentence:
After lunch we went for a long walk on the beach.
After lunch, we went for a long walk on the beach.
300
Fill in the blanks with the correct form of "there."
_______ are too many people over_________, and _________ all talking too loudly.
There, there, they're
300
Why is this sentence incorrect?
Wally is an abnormal bright child who often gets into trouble.
Abnormally or abnormal,bright
400
Correct the following sentence:
The athlete wants not only fame, but also money.
The athlete wants not only fame, but also wants money.
400
When "or" is used between subjects, how do you know if you need a singular or plural verb?
You match the verb with the nearest subject.
400
The comma would go after which word(s) in the following sentence and why?
Myrtle the children's teacher loves to sing off key.
Myrtle, the children's teacher, loves to sing off key. "The children's teacher" is an inessential clause.
400
Daily Double!!!
Other than forms of "there" and "its," what is another commonly mistaken homonym the ACT likes to use?
are and our
to, too, two
400
Is this sentence correct or not and why?
Frank burst through the kitchen door, his sister was right behind him.
No, comma splice
500
Correct the following sentence:
The requirements for a chemistry degree are not as strict as a medical degree.
The requirements for a chemistry degree are not as strict as the requirements for a medical degree.
500
Which verb form should you use in this sentence and why?
All of the audience (is/are) here early.
is. Audience is a singular entity.
500
Which commas must be removed?
However, I learned that Doug, who was a midget, was the captain of both the swimming, and wrestling teams.
However, I learned that Doug, who was a midget, was the captain of both the swimming and wrestling teams.
500
What are the three punctuation marks that must be used in pairs to set off particular ideas in a sentence?
commas, dashes, and parentheses
500
How should you begin the thesis statement of your essay?