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Daily Formative Assessment

This daily formative assessment focuses on enhancing English usage and mechanics for ACT preparation. The exercise involves refining sentence structure and punctuation to improve clarity and correctness. For instance, consider the sentence: "Rhonda likes to relax on her couch, and listen to music." There are options to change punctuation for improved readability. This practice aims to develop students’ understanding of English conventions, ensuring they are well-prepared for standardized testing.

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Daily Formative Assessment

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  1. Daily Formative Assessment

    English Usage and Mechanics ACT
  2. Rhonda likes to relax on her couch, and listen to music. NO CHANGE couch and listen couch; and listen couch. Listen
  3. Rhonda likes to relax on her couch, and listen to music. NO CHANGE couch and listen couch; and listen couch. Listen
  4. I plan to attend a liberal arts college. My parents want me to get a well-rounded education. Which of the following is NOT a correct alternative to the underlined portion? college, my college; my college, and my
  5. I plan to attend a liberal arts college. My parents want me to get a well-rounded education. Which of the following is NOT a correct alternative to the underlined portion? college, my college; my college, and my
  6. Not one of the many colorful machines with flashing lights was a pinball machine. NO CHANGE were a were an actual would have been an actual
  7. Not one of the many colorful machines with flashing lights was a pinball machine. NO CHANGE were a were an actual would have been an actual
  8. Which type of shoes are best? NO CHANGE have been is being
  9. Which type of shoes are best? NO CHANGE have been is being
  10. Mandy should of heard us talking about Jim. NO CHANGE should have heard hearing should of possibly heard
  11. Mandy should of heard us talking about Jim. NO CHANGE should have heard hearing should of possibly heard
  12. What is never rewarded on the English ACT? wordiness & redundancy short, concise answers Standard rules of English
  13. What is never rewarded on the English ACT? wordiness & redundancy short, concise answers Standard rules of English
  14. On the English ACT test: When in doubt, choose the ______________ answer. longest passive shortest
  15. On the English ACT test: When in doubt, choose the ______________ answer. longest passive shortest
  16. The word ____________, which is used on the English ACT, means to “remove” or “take out.” When the above choice is given, it is the correct answer about 50 % of the time. LEAVE EDIT CHANGE OMIT
  17. The word ____________, which is used on the English ACT, means to “remove” or “take out.” When the above choice is given, it is the correct answer about 50 % of the time. LEAVE EDIT CHANGE OMIT
  18. Not studying techniques before the ACT can have a negative affect on the student’s score. NO CHANGE OMIT reaction effect
  19. Not studying techniques before the ACT can have a negative affect on the student’s score. NO CHANGE OMIT reaction effect
  20. Having studied, my mother is a rocket scientist. NO CHANGE As my mother’s interest is science, she is My mother’s occupation is that of My mother is
  21. Having studied, my mother is a rocket scientist. NO CHANGE As my mother’s interest is science, she is My mother’s occupation is that of My mother is
  22. I worked this summer to gain an income. NO CHANGE an income and a paycheck what was to be an income
  23. I worked this summer to gain an income. NO CHANGE an income and a paycheck what was to be an income
  24. Tasha worked less hours than Courtney. NO CHANGE many of which more than her fair share of fewer
  25. Tasha worked less hours than Courtney. NO CHANGE many of which more than her fair share of fewer
  26. Their going to take me away, ha ha! NO CHANGE There They’re Whose
  27. Their going to take me away, ha ha! NO CHANGE There They’re Whose
  28. The childrens’ shoes were too big. NO CHANGE childrens children’s
  29. The childrens’ shoes were too big. NO CHANGE childrens children’s
  30. On Spring Break, I plan to travel to: Chattanooga, Tennessee; Birmingham, Alabama; and Destin, Florida. NO CHANGE to; Chattanooga, Tennessee; Birmingham, Alabama; and Destin, Florida. to: Chattanooga, Tennessee, Birmingham, Alabama, and Destin, Florida. to the following places and they are: Chattanooga, Tennessee; Birmingham, Alabama; and Destin, Florida.
  31. On Spring Break, I plan to travel to: Chattanooga, Tennessee; Birmingham, Alabama; and Destin, Florida. NO CHANGE to; Chattanooga, Tennessee; Birmingham, Alabama; and Destin, Florida. to: Chattanooga, Tennessee, Birmingham, Alabama, and Destin, Florida. to the following places and they are: Chattanooga, Tennessee; Birmingham, Alabama; and Destin, Florida.
  32. Mrs. Smith; a ninth grade English teacher; focused on grammar as well. NO CHANGE Smith, a ninth grade English teacher. Focused Smith, a ninth grade English teacher; focused Smith, a ninth grade English teacher, focused
  33. Mrs. Smith; a ninth grade English teacher; focused on grammar as well. NO CHANGE Smith, a ninth grade English teacher. Focused Smith, a ninth grade English teacher; focused Smith, a ninth grade English teacher, focused
  34. The new park of course is a popular tourist destination. NO CHANGE park, of course, is park; of course, is park of course, is
  35. The new park of course is a popular tourist destination. NO CHANGE park, of course, is park; of course, is park of course, is
  36. Behind the ringmaster, I could see a majestic lion, pacing back and forth between the sides in the cage and snarling at the clowns that stood off to one side. NO CHANGE OMIT between the sides back and forth
  37. Behind the ringmaster, I could see a majestic lion, pacing back and forth between the sides in the cage and snarling at the clowns that stood off to one side. NO CHANGE OMIT between the sides back and forth
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