1. ACT Prep
Grammar #4

2. Prepositions
A preposition connects a noun or pronoun to other words to form a phrase.
Examples:
About from
After for
At into
Before on
Below under
Betweeen up

3. Prepositional Phrase
A prepositional phrase begins with a preposition and ends with a noun or noun substitute that functions as the object of the preposition.
Examples:
Place the carton behind the tall cabinet.
Mr. Fong believes that learning a spreadsheet program is beyond him.

4. Conjunctions
A conjunction is a word or phrase that joins two or more words, phrases, or clauses.
Examples:
And
But
Either/or
When

5. Coordinate Conjunctions
A coordinate conjunction joins words, phrases, and clauses that are the same part of speech.
Examples:
The teacher and the principal spoke outside the room.
Leo is studying computer science, for he plans to be a systems analyst.

6. Correlative Conjunctions
A correlative conjunction also connects words, phrases, and clauses of equal rank.
Examples:
Both Clinton and Barbara applied for the teaching position.
Not only Clinton but Barbara applied for the teaching position.

7. Subordinate Conjunctions
A subordinate conjunction joins elements of unequal rank.
Examples:
Although we couldn’t attend, we sent a donation.
As if we could solve the problems, the men asked us for help.

8. Parallel Construction
For messages to be clear, sentences should use parallel construction.
Incorrect
The exercise program was rigorous and a challenge.
Correct
The exercise program was rigorous and challenging.

9. Interjections
An interjection is a word or expression that has no grammatical relationship with other words in a sentence.
Examples:
Hey, get your coffee cup off my monitor!
Help! Do you hear that comment daily from your customers?
Your idea is sure to work. Super!