It is important that you understand how to properly combine independent clauses because punctuation can play a key role in defining the meaning of a sentence. A) Use a comma to separate independent clauses when you use a coordinating conjunction. (and, but, or, for, nor, so, yet) B) Use a semicolon to separate independent clauses[…]
Instructions: Read each rule and correct the sentences that follow. 1. The subject of the sentence must answer the question posed by the introductory aside. -On his way to tutoring, Sarah received a call from Jake. -Enjoying riding on the beach rather than in the country, horseback riding was loved by Samantha. -Featuring a[…]
Look for contrast words When all answers are grammatically correct, look for meaning. Do you need 2 full sentences? Look for shortest possible answer “:” is for a list or definition Be careful about verb matching/parallel structure Each-singular Possessive or not It’s=it is Its possessive. The Dog chews its bone. There are 3 ways to[…]
1. Ignore prepositional phrases when matching subject and verb a. CORRECT- The class of students is excellent. -Here, “class” is the subject. Since class is singular, it requires a singular verb. -Ignore (of students). b. INCORRECT- The group of athletes are applying to Ivy League schools -Group is the subject (singular) CORRECT- The group of[…]
Math League Practice-3rd, 4th, and 5th grade What is the value of 117 ones plus 2 hundred plus 18 tens? Sam can read 8 pages is 4 days and Tom can read 9 pages in 18 days. How many days does it take for them to read 100 pages together? Alan scored 100,[…]
ACT ENGLISH TIPS Sentence diagramming Ittai walks slowly around the neighborhood. The brightly shining sun is yellow. The car moves extremely slowly Samuel drives to tutoring with his mother. William helps his friend with math homework. Laura talks to her sister in the morning. The society of advanced mathematicians proposes changes. Rebecca is one of[…]
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CHECK OUT SOME VOCAB WORDS OF THE WEEK FOR SOME PRACTICE BELOW Words of the week! Latent Hidden Conspicuous Visible Binary 2 parts Caveat A limitation on an argument Qualify (v) To put limitations on an argument Ellipsis Omission in a sentence (***) Cluster To group Disjoint Not going together Empirical From evidence or experiments[…]
CHECK OUT SOME ACT MATH PRACTICE Tutoring Solutions Group (TSG) provides tutoring and courses for the new Redesigned SAT, ACT, ISEE, Accuplacer test as well as enrichment for grades K-12. Our students come from both elite private and public schools and attend the top Ivy League and liberal arts colleges in the United States. Our[…]