Top Grammar Rules for the Essay
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Summary
The content focuses on essential grammar rules for the ACT essay, highlighting common mistakes and providing strategies for proofreading and correction.
- Parallelism, the empty 'this' and the abandoned 'it', homophones, comma splices and fragments, misplaced modifiers, and noun and verb consistency are key areas of focus.
- Graders look for patterns of mistakes rather than penalizing isolated errors, emphasizing the importance of avoiding repetitive errors.
- Examples are provided to illustrate incorrect and correct usage, aiding in understanding and application.
- The importance of proofreading practice essays to identify and correct common errors is stressed as a crucial preparation step.
- Keeping a list of personal common errors can be a strategic approach to ensure these mistakes are avoided during the actual exam.
Chapters
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Understanding Parallelism
04:13
Navigating Homophones and Abbreviations
05:49
Correcting Comma Splices and Sentence Fragments
07:37
Avoiding Misplaced Modifiers