- here is some help for Common Two-Part Idioms on the ACT Not only … but also Incorrect: Not only did we see the Eiffel Tower, but we saw the Louvre. Correct: Not only did we see the Eiffel Tower, but also we saw the Louvre. Between … and Incorrect: Between cookies or crackers, I like cookies best. Correct: Between cookies and crackers, I like cookies best. As … as Incorrect: Her hair was as pretty than my sister’s. Correct: Her hair was as pretty as my sister’s. Either … or/Neither … nor Incorrect: Neither my best friend or I wanted to go shopping. Correct: Neither my best friend nor I wanted to go shopping. If you see one of these in a sentence, check to make sure the other half is present, as well! Keep a list of two-part idioms you encounter in your studies and review them whenever practice! Idioms with Prepositions The second way that the ACT will test idioms is when they involve prepositions. A preposition is a word that typically describes location. Many phrases in English are only constructed correctly when used with certain prepositions. These idioms also take recognition and practice to master! Here is a list of some of the most common: Accused of Acquainted with Afraid of Apologize for Aware of Believe in Capable of Committed to Conscious of Difference between Encouraged by Fond of Guilty of Hint at In connection with Interested in Limited to Opposed to Participate in Proud of Similar to Substitute for Thank for Tired of Worry about Limited to Incorrect: Her experience was limited with secretarial work. Correct: Her experience was limited to secretarial work. Proud of Incorrect: I am so proud for my brother! Correct: I am so proud of my brother! Afraid of Incorrect: When I was little, I was afraid from monsters. Correct: When I was little, I was afraid of monsters. Reply
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