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What is a Gerund?
A gerund is a verb form that ends in "-ing" and functions as a noun in a sentence
Which sentence contains a gerund?
A) I will call you after I finish my work.
B) The teacher gave extra help assignments to students.
C) They are planning a vacation for next summer.
D) He looked for his lost keys under the couch.
C) They are planning a vacation for next summer.
Which sentence uses a colon correctly?
A. The team brought many items: including snacks, drinks, and decorations.
B. The team brought many items such as: snacks, drinks, and decorations.
C. The team brought many items: snacks, drinks, and decorations.
D. The team brought many items snacks, drinks, and decorations:
C. The team brought many items: snacks, drinks, and decorations.
Which revision BEST improves the sentence below? The advisor gave instructions, she explained what needed to be done in order to complete the event successfully.
A. The advisor gave instructions, she explained what needed to be done.
B. The advisor gave instructions. She explained what needed to be done.
C. The advisor gave instructions, and she explained what needed to be done.
D. The advisor gave instructions and she explained what needed to be done in order to complete the event successfully.
C. The advisor gave instructions, and she explained what needed to be done.
Strategy #3 - Punctuation Power-Ups
For the editing portion, keep an eye out for these "Top 3" ACAP traps:
Comma Splices: Two sentences joined by only a comma. (Wrong: I love pizza, it is great.)
Semi-colons: Use these to join two complete, related sentences. (I love pizza; it is my favorite meal.)
Items in a Series: Ensure there is a comma after every item in a list (The Oxford Comma).
A compound sentence = 2 complete sentences joined correctly
You MUST use:
✔ Comma + FANBOYS (For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So)
✔ Semicolon ( ; )
✔ Period ( . )
What is the gerund in the following sentence? Eating too much candy can make you sick.
A) Eating
B) Candy
C)Too much
D) Sick
A) Eating
What is the BEST revision for the sentence below?
The leadership group planned a school event they wanted to improve school spirit and bring students together.
A. The leadership group planned a school event, they wanted to improve school spirit.
B. The leadership group planned a school event because they wanted to improve school spirit.
C. The leadership group planned a school event; they wanted to improve school spirit and bring students together.
D. The leadership group planned a school event and they wanted to improve school spirit and bring students together.
B. The leadership group planned a school event because they wanted to improve school spirit.
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Strategy #2 - Eliminating Wordiness
The ACAP test prefers.......
The ACAP test prefers concise writing. If a sentence says the same thing twice, it needs a revision.
Strategy #1 - The "Transition" Check
ACAP loves to ask: "Which word best connects sentence 3 and sentence 4?"
Look for the relationship:.....
What are the 3 bullet points that come next?
Addition: Furthermore, In addition, Also
Contrast: However, On the other hand, Yet
Cause/Effect: Therefore, Consequently, As a result
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Which revision BEST eliminates redundancy in the sentence below? The students worked together as a team and collaborated together to organize the activities.
A. worked together as a team and collaborated together
B. collaborated together as a team
C. worked together as a team
D. worked together
D. worked together
A run-on sentence happens when...
A run-on sentence happens when Two complete sentences are smashed together
_________is used to introduce something important.
A colon (:)
Choose the sentence where the gerund functions as the direct object.
A) We love swimming in the ocean.
B) Swimming is a great summer activity.
C) Swimming with sharks is dangerous.
D) Swimming at night can be peaceful.
A) We love swimming in the ocean.
What is the BEST revision for the sentence below? They created a list of supplies: such as decorations, posters, and snacks.
A. They created a list of supplies: decorations, posters, and snacks.
B. They created a list of supplies such as: decorations, posters, and snacks.
C. They created a list of supplies such as decorations, posters, and snacks.
D. They created a list of supplies: such as decorations, posters, and snacks.
A. They created a list of supplies: decorations, posters, and snacks.
What is the BEST revision for the sentence below? Some students were unsure about the plan however they still continued to support the idea.
A. Some students were unsure about the plan however they supported the idea.
B. Some students were unsure about the plan, however they still continued to support the idea.
C. Some students were unsure about the plan; however, they supported the idea.
D. Some students were unsure about the plan however, they supported the idea.
C. Some students were unsure about the plan; however, they supported the idea.
Prepositions are usually followed by ________.
usually followed by nouns
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7th Grade: A Group of organisms of ONE type that lives in the same area is called a ________
8th Grade: How many electrons are on the first energy level around the nucleus of an atom?
7th Grade: Population
8th Grade:
If it is Hydrogen "1"
Everything else "2"
Which sentence correctly uses a gerund as the object of a preposition?
A) She thought about leaving early.
B) The leaving car sped down the road.
C) She was leaving before I arrived.
D) He left his homework on the desk.
A) She thought about leaving early.
Which sentence BEST demonstrates correct compound structure?
A. The group practiced hard however they were nervous.
B. The group practiced hard, however they were nervous.
C. The group practiced hard; however, they were nervous.
D. The group practiced hard however, they were nervous.
C. The group practiced hard; however, they were nervous.
Which revision BEST improves conciseness?
A. The students worked together in order to complete the project.
B. The students worked together to complete the project.
C. The students worked together in order to successfully complete the project.
D. The students worked together to successfully complete the project in a successful way.
B. The students worked together to complete the project.