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The English Test – 5 Passages * 75 Questions * 45 Minutes

RULE 1. The English Test – 5 Passages * 75 Questions * 45 Minutes. Rule 1. YOU MUST TREAT THE ENGLISH PASSAGES AS COMPLETE READING PASSAGES! Don’t stop reading as soon as you get to the underlined portion! Keep reading to the END of the sentence.

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The English Test – 5 Passages * 75 Questions * 45 Minutes

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  1. RULE 1 The English Test – 5 Passages * 75 Questions * 45 Minutes

  2. Rule 1 • YOU MUST TREAT THE ENGLISH PASSAGES AS COMPLETE READING PASSAGES! • Don’t stop reading as soon as you get to the underlined portion! • Keep reading to the END of the sentence. • Many times there are contextual clues AFTER the underlined portion, so make sure you understand the meaning of the FULL sentence.

  3. Example for Rule 1 Unable to attract immigrant workers, the plantation owners rely • NO CHANGE • must of relied • have relied • relied There is no way of knowing whether the underlined portion is right or not – READ to the end of the sentence.

  4. Example for Rule 1 • Unable to attract immigrant workers, the plantation owners rely almost solely on slave labor, until slavery was abolished at the end of the Civil War. • NO CHANGE • must of relied • have relied • relied

  5. RULE 2 The English Test – 5 Passages * 75 Questions * 45 Minutes

  6. Rule 2 • Occasionally you’ll see 2 underlined parts within the same sentence. • How you answer one COULD influence how you answer the other. • If you’re unsure about one, DO THE OTHER ONE FIRST.

  7. Example for Rule 2 • (2) Studies showing that hospitals using computer control systems have significantly fewer (3) errors. This means better outcomes for patients. 2. 3. Which of the following • NO CHANGE alternatives to the • Studies, showing underlined portion would • Studies which show NOT be acceptable? • Studies show A. errors; this B. errors, which C. errors this D. errors, and that

  8. Rule 2 – the answers! • #2 – the correct answer is I • #3 – the correct answer is C

  9. RULE 3 The English Test – 5 Passages * 75 Questions * 45 Minutes

  10. Rule 3 • Sometimes key contextual clues will be in the sentence(s) BEFORE or AFTER the underlined part. • Even sentences that DON’T contain underlined parts are essential to getting questions right.

  11. Example for Rule 3 • During this vacation, I am enjoying the beautiful beaches and the delicious food. F. NO CHANGE G. enjoyed H. have been enjoying I. will enjoy This sentence ON ITS OWN doesn’t give enough info, so READ THE CONTEXT.

  12. ANSWER for Rule 3 Last year, I took a vacation to Hawaii. During this vacation, I am enjoying the beautiful beaches and the delicious food. • NO CHANGE • enjoyed • have been enjoying • will enjoy And the answer is… G

  13. A REVIEW OF THE MOST FREQUENTLY TESTED 4 COMMA RULES! The English Test – 5 Passages * 75 Questions * 45 Minutes

  14. COMMA RULE #1 • When a list of “things” is introduced, use a comma AFTER each “thing.”

  15. Example for RULE #1 Individuals all over the world can tap into developments in the areas of computing, networking, and software engineering. • NO CHANGE • computing networking, and software engineering. • computing, networking and, software engineering. • computing, networking, and software, engineering.

  16. Example for RULE #1 - ANSWER • AND THE ANSWER IS … A

  17. A REVIEW OF THE MOST FREQUENTLY TESTED 4 COMMA RULES! The English Test – 5 Passages * 75 Questions * 45 Minutes

  18. COMMA RULE #2 • Use commas to separate descriptive or introductory phrases.

  19. Example for RULE #2 Twenty years ago, most Americans paid for their groceries including food and other goods using cash or a check. • NO CHANGE • groceries, including food and other goods • groceries including, food and other goods • groceries, including food and other goods,

  20. Example for RULE #2 - ANSWER • And the answer is … I

  21. A REVIEW OF THE MOST FREQUENTLY TESTED 4 COMMA RULES! The English Test – 5 Passages * 75 Questions * 45 Minutes

  22. COMMA RULE#3 • Use commas with conjunctions to join two sentences.

  23. Example for RULE #3 The executives of the company treat the employees with respect and warmth, this camaraderie creates a pleasant work environment. • NO CHANGE • warmth, with this camaraderie • warmth and this camaraderie • warmth, and this camaraderie

  24. Example for RULE #3 - ANSWER • And the answer is … D

  25. A REVIEW OF THE MOST FREQUENTLY TESTED 4 COMMA RULES! The English Test – 5 Passages * 75 Questions * 45 Minutes

  26. COMMA RULE#4 • DO NOT use a comma to break up a single idea.

  27. Example for RULE #4 Gasoline and fuel oil were also, rationed, during this time. Gasoline supplies were especially tight. • NO CHANGE • also rationed during • also, rationed, during • also rationed during,

  28. Example for RULE #4 - ANSWER • And the answer is … G

  29. A REVIEW OF THE MOST FREQUENTLY TESTED COLON RULES! The English Test – 5 Passages * 75 Questions * 45 Minutes

  30. COLONS – PART 1 • Colons are used to INTRODUCE A LIST. There are three branches of the government executive, legislative, and judicial. • NO CHANGE • government executive: legislative and • government: executive, legislative and • government: executive, legislative, and

  31. COLONS – Part 1 ANSWER • And the correct answer is… D

  32. A REVIEW OF THE MOST FREQUENTLY TESTED COLON RULES! The English Test – 5 Passages * 75 Questions * 45 Minutes

  33. COLONS – PART 2 • Colons are sometimes used when the first part of a sentence introduces an idea and the second part of a sentence provides the details.

  34. Colons Part 2 - Example His short-term plan was simple the vast farm fields of western Maryland were ready for harvest, and lee saw in them an opportunity to feed his soldiers, replenish his supplies, and turn the residents of the undecided border state to his cause. • NO CHANGE • simple: the • simple, and the • simple, the And the answer is … G

  35. Colons Part 2 – HINT and HELP • HOWEVER, if the sentence makes sense WITHOUT a colon, DON’T USE ONE (even if the sentence contains a list). The three branches of the government are executive, legislative, and judicial. • NO CHANGE • government are executive legislative and • government: are executive, legislative, and • government are: executive legislative and

  36. Colons Part 2 – ANSWER • And the answer is … A • HINT and HELP – and that is ALL colons are used for… Don’t react to seeing a colon on the ACT and ASSUME it is correct. Unless it is introducing a list OR used to set up the clarification of an idea, it’s going to be WRONG.

  37. A REVIEW OF THE SEMICOLON RULE! The English Test – 5 Passages * 75 Questions * 45 Minutes

  38. SEMICOLON RULE • Use semicolons to join TWO COMPLETE SENTENCES… You will be tested on semicolons about 3 times during an English test. • Remember semicolons can ONLY be used to combine two COMPLETE sentences.

  39. Semicolon Rule - EXAMPLE • In fact, applications for new tire purchases had to be submitted to a rationing board for approval, many people chose, instead, to have their tires repaired to avoid all the paperwork and red tape. • NO CHANGE • approval: many • approval; many • approval, but many

  40. Semicolon Rule - ANSWER • And the answer is … H

  41. Comma, Colon, Semicolon Review Correct • John liked Janice; he loved cookies. • John liked Janice, and he loved cookies. • John, the cookie-lover, liked Janice. • John was about four things: liking, loving, Janice, and cookies. Incorrect • John liked Janice; loved cookies. • John liked Janice, he loved cookies. • John liked: Janice. He loved: cookies. • John, liked Janice, and he loved cookies.

  42. REVIEW OF SUBJECT-VERB AGREEMENT The English Test – 5 Passages * 75 Questions * 45 Minutes

  43. Subject-Verb Agreement • A SINGULAR noun goes with a SINGULAR verb; a PLURAL noun goes with a PLURAL verb. • Find the MAIN subject and say it together with the verb. Does it sound right and make sense?

  44. Subject-Verb Agreement - EXAMPLE While shopping offers perhaps the most visible sign of technological change, almost every industry, public or private, have come to depend on the generation, storage, and transmission of electronic information. • NO CHANGE • has come • have came • has came

  45. Subject-Verb Agreement - ANSWER • And the answer is … G

  46. REVIEW OF VERB TENSE The English Test – 5 Passages * 75 Questions * 45 Minutes

  47. VERB TENSE • Verbs have PAST, PRESENT, and FUTURE tenses. Use the context of the sentence(s) to figure out WHEN THE ACTION IS HAPPENING. This group will be the sole producer of his plays. • NO CHANGE • being • was • Is Not entirely clear? Let’s add the context.

  48. VERB TENSE - continued In 1594, he helped form an acting company called “The Lord Chamberlain’s Men.” This group will be the sole producer of his plays. • NO CHANGE • being • was • is And the answer is … C! You MUST READ the entire passage!

  49. REVIEW OF SINGULAR AND PLURAL PRONOUNS The English Test – 5 Passages * 75 Questions * 45 Minutes

  50. Singular and Plural Pronouns • A SINGULAR pronoun represents a SINGULAR noun; a PLURAL pronoun represents a PLURAL noun. • When you see an underlined pronoun, find the noun it REPLACES. Is it SINGULAR or is it PLURAL?

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