Agreement/Redundancy
With pronoun-antecedent agreement, focus on matching __________, number, and person.
gender
When In Doubt, Commas _____: If you aren't sure whether to use a comma, don't use one.
out
To link two equal modifiers not joined by a ___________
conjunction
Parenthetical elements are ______________ to the meaning of the sentence. They are always offset with two punctuation marks on either side.
not essential
Process of Elimination: The process of elimination is the most important technique on the reading test. Make sure you _________ incorrect answer choices for each question before you select the correct answer.
eliminate
When it comes to redundancy, ______ is key; ACT questions usually get right to the point.
conciseness
Sounds Right Is Right: The ACT usually gives you a correct answer that sounds right, so use your _____ if you aren't sure.
ear
With _________ to connect two independent clauses
conjunctions
When the comma confuses ________
meaning
Scope and Support: Every answer needs to be correct, _______ by the passage, and have a scope that fits the question and the passage.
supported
Keep the subject and verb _____________ in number. Once you know whether a subject is singular or plural, eliminate any verbs that don't ______ it.
consistent; match
Consistent, Clear, ______: Keep in mind that a good run of thumb for any question is to keep it consistent with the rest of the passage, clear in meaning, and short and to the point.
concise
To set off ________ elements (not essential)
parenthetical
When the comma disrupts the correct sentence
structure
______ is the process of reading through a passage quickly, only determining the most important details rather than reading carefully.
Skimming
Plug It In: Read the sentence with each answer option. Sometimes hearing it will help you eliminate wrong answers. Go with the one that _________ best!
sounds
Process of Elimination: Make sure to _______ as many answers as you can as you work through the test. Even if you don't know what's right, you can usually find two that know know are ________.
eliminate; wrong
After an ____ word or phrase
Remember to have your goal _____ score in mind on the day of the test. You should know exactly how many questions you need to get correct.
raw
Keep Your Pencil Moving: Use your pencil to keep track of the key points in the passage, the major _____ in the questions and answers, and the incorrect answers.
topics
Keep pronouns _________ . Don't be vague!
clear
Most Valuable Phrases: If a question asks you to do something really specific, make sure you first find the _____ ______ and then go to the passage to find the best answer.
key words
series
When the ACT English test asks you where to best place a modifier, make sure it makes sense both __________ and ____________.
logically; grammatically
________ is the process of looking back to find a specific fact or detail in the passage.