Controlling Language
Recognize, recall, and use basic elements of grammar to express ideas clearly
Recognize the meaning, position, form, and function of words when identifying grammatical concepts such as concrete, collective, and abstract nouns; demonstrative and relative pronouns; subordinating conjunctions
Comprehend and apply standard English USAge in oral and written language
Apply consistent and appropriate use of the principal parts of regular and irregular verbs; person, number, and case of pronouns; pronoun/antecedent agreement; and degrees of comparison of modifiers
Recognize and correct common USAge errors such as misplaced modifiers and incorrect use of verbs such as lie - lay, rise - raise, sit - set