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
00:00
understanding parallelism
04:13
navigating homophones and abbreviations
05:49
correcting comma splices and sentence fragments
07:37
avoiding misplaced modifiers