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English (ACT®)

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Fun Tips for Using Commas and Building Sentences

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Fun Tips for Using Commas and Building Sentences

Nate B

@nate_b

33 Followers

A comprehensive guide to essential rules for using commas in English writing and strategies for efficient passage reading and comprehension, focusing on fundamental grammar principles and test-taking techniques.

Emphasizes two core rules: keeping writing simple and minimizing comma usage
Introduces structured approaches to how to structure sentences with subject and verb
Details specific strategies for reading comprehension and passage analysis
Provides systematic methods for answering questions and identifying key information
Outlines effective techniques for handling different question types and text formats

8/6/2023

276

English
Top Two Rules of English
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2. When in doubt, keep the comma out
Sacred Territory - No Commas May Enter.
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Page 2: Question Response Strategies

This page focuses on proper answer formatting and strategic approaches to question analysis. It provides detailed guidance on structuring responses and making informed choices between answer options.

Definition: The "Game of Clue" refers to a systematic approach to formatting answers with clear subject-verb structure.

Highlight: When analyzing answer choices, immediately eliminate options beginning with "you" or "I".

Example: Rather than starting with a verb, structure answers as "Subject → Verb".

Quote: "Give the colon a chance" emphasizes the importance of recognizing definitional or explanatory relationships in text.

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Page 3: Reading Comprehension Techniques

The final page outlines comprehensive strategies for efficient reading comprehension and passage analysis. It presents a structured approach to tackling reading sections in standardized tests.

Highlight: Always read questions first before approaching the passage to guide focused reading.

Definition: Word Search refers to the strategic scanning of text for specific keywords and phrases from questions.

Example: When analyzing passages, prioritize reading passages 2, 3, and 4 before returning to passage 1.

Quote: "Author's attitude is always positive" serves as a key reminder when analyzing tone and perspective.

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Page 1: Core English Writing Rules

The first page establishes fundamental writing principles with emphasis on simplicity and proper comma usage. The page outlines essential grammar rules and structural guidelines for effective English writing.

Definition: Sacred Territory refers to areas in a sentence where commas should never be used, particularly around essential details and descriptions.

Highlight: The two primary rules emphasized are: 1) Keep it simple, and 2) When in doubt, keep the comma out.

Example: In the sentence "Ben Hansen went", the subject-verb relationship should remain uninterrupted by commas.

Vocabulary: "ITS vs IT'S" - 'Its' is possessive while 'It's' is a contraction of 'it is'.

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Knowunity is the # 1 ranked education app in five European countries

Knowunity was a featured story by Apple and has consistently topped the app store charts within the education category in Germany, Italy, Poland, Switzerland and United Kingdom. Join Knowunity today and help millions of students around the world.

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Knowunity is the # 1 ranked education app in five European countries

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15 M

Students use Knowunity

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In Education App Charts in 12 Countries

950 K+

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I love this app so much [...] I recommend Knowunity to everyone!!! I went from a C to an A with it :D

Stefan S, iOS User

The application is very simple and well designed. So far I have found what I was looking for :D

SuSSan, iOS User

Love this App ❤️, I use it basically all the time whenever I'm studying

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Subjects

English (ACT®)

Overview

Fun Tips for Using Commas and Building Sentences

Nate B

@nate_b

33 Followers

Emphasizes two core rules: keeping writing simple and minimizing comma usage
Introduces structured approaches to how to structure sentences with subject and verb
Details specific strategies for reading comprehension and passage analysis
Provides systematic methods for answering questions and identifying key information
Outlines effective techniques for handling different question types and text formats

8/6/2023

276

9th/10th

English (ACT®)

Page 2: Question Response Strategies

This page focuses on proper answer formatting and strategic approaches to question analysis. It provides detailed guidance on structuring responses and making informed choices between answer options.

Definition: The "Game of Clue" refers to a systematic approach to formatting answers with clear subject-verb structure.

Highlight: When analyzing answer choices, immediately eliminate options beginning with "you" or "I".

Example: Rather than starting with a verb, structure answers as "Subject → Verb".

Quote: "Give the colon a chance" emphasizes the importance of recognizing definitional or explanatory relationships in text.

Page 3: Reading Comprehension Techniques

The final page outlines comprehensive strategies for efficient reading comprehension and passage analysis. It presents a structured approach to tackling reading sections in standardized tests.

Highlight: Always read questions first before approaching the passage to guide focused reading.

Definition: Word Search refers to the strategic scanning of text for specific keywords and phrases from questions.

Example: When analyzing passages, prioritize reading passages 2, 3, and 4 before returning to passage 1.

Quote: "Author's attitude is always positive" serves as a key reminder when analyzing tone and perspective.

Page 1: Core English Writing Rules

Definition: Sacred Territory refers to areas in a sentence where commas should never be used, particularly around essential details and descriptions.

Highlight: The two primary rules emphasized are: 1) Keep it simple, and 2) When in doubt, keep the comma out.

Example: In the sentence "Ben Hansen went", the subject-verb relationship should remain uninterrupted by commas.

Vocabulary: "ITS vs IT'S" - 'Its' is possessive while 'It's' is a contraction of 'it is'.

Can't find what you're looking for? Explore other subjects.

Knowunity is the # 1 ranked education app in five European countries

Knowunity was a featured story by Apple and has consistently topped the app store charts within the education category in Germany, Italy, Poland, Switzerland and United Kingdom. Join Knowunity today and help millions of students around the world.

Download in

Google Play

Download in

App Store

4.9+

Average App Rating

15 M

Students use Knowunity

#1

In Education App Charts in 12 Countries

950 K+

Students uploaded study notes

Still not sure? Look at what your fellow peers are saying...

iOS User

I love this app so much [...] I recommend Knowunity to everyone!!! I went from a C to an A with it :D

Stefan S, iOS User

The application is very simple and well designed. So far I have found what I was looking for :D

SuSSan, iOS User