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What is a tautology?
What is a tautology?
- A redundancy where the same idea is expressed in different words. (correct)
- A grammatical construction that requires a verb for every subject.
- A type of phrase that introduces a subject in a sentence.
- A figure of speech that includes an exaggeration.
Which of the following is an example of a sentence suffering from tautology?
Which of the following is an example of a sentence suffering from tautology?
- The children were playing games outside.
- The Sahara is a dry desert. (correct)
- She wrote an informative article.
- The committee met to discuss the issues.
What does a dangling participle lack?
What does a dangling participle lack?
- A main verb.
- A subject to which it refers. (correct)
- Proper punctuation.
- Any form of participle.
How can you correct a dangling participle?
How can you correct a dangling participle?
Which sentence demonstrates correct usage after fixing a dangling participle?
Which sentence demonstrates correct usage after fixing a dangling participle?
What is one common characteristic of tautology?
What is one common characteristic of tautology?
In the context of this content, which sentence illustrates an example of tautology that can be improved?
In the context of this content, which sentence illustrates an example of tautology that can be improved?
What is a key goal in writing according to the content?
What is a key goal in writing according to the content?
What is the primary function of the word 'affect'?
What is the primary function of the word 'affect'?
Which of the following pairs of words are commonly confused?
Which of the following pairs of words are commonly confused?
In the context of grammatical concord, which sentence is correct?
In the context of grammatical concord, which sentence is correct?
What does the word 'peace' refer to?
What does the word 'peace' refer to?
Which of the following is an example of 'desert'?
Which of the following is an example of 'desert'?
If you are going to lose something, what does it mean?
If you are going to lose something, what does it mean?
How is the word 'than' used in a sentence?
How is the word 'than' used in a sentence?
Which is the correct use of the word 'loose'?
Which is the correct use of the word 'loose'?
What type of verb should be used with a collective noun?
What type of verb should be used with a collective noun?
In the sentence 'The houses, with the lemon tree, were demolished', what is the correct subject-verb agreement?
In the sentence 'The houses, with the lemon tree, were demolished', what is the correct subject-verb agreement?
Which sentence correctly uses 'here' or 'there' with the correct verb agreement?
Which sentence correctly uses 'here' or 'there' with the correct verb agreement?
How does the verb agree in a sentence with 'either...or'?
How does the verb agree in a sentence with 'either...or'?
What is the correct subject-verb pairing in 'Neither the apple nor the vegetables fit in the fridge'?
What is the correct subject-verb pairing in 'Neither the apple nor the vegetables fit in the fridge'?
Which of the following sentences demonstrates correct concord with a long subject?
Which of the following sentences demonstrates correct concord with a long subject?
In the sentence 'Here are some sandwiches for the road', what is the subject?
In the sentence 'Here are some sandwiches for the road', what is the subject?
What should you do when a phrase separates the subject from the verb?
What should you do when a phrase separates the subject from the verb?
Study Notes
Tautology
- Tautology is the repetition of the same idea in different words.
- Examples:
- "The car reversed backwards." (Reversed means to go backwards)
- "The evening sunset was beautiful." (Sunset always happens in the evening)
- Tautology can make writing cluttered and unnecessary.
Dangling Participles
- A dangling participle is a phrase that starts with a participle verb (present or past) and has no subject.
- This creates confusion because it seems like the participle refers to the wrong subject.
- Example: "After reading the newspaper, the dog needed his morning walk."
- To fix a dangling participle:
- Add the correct subject after the participle phrase.
- Add the subject to the opening phrase.
Commonly Confused Words
- Affect (verb): To influence or change.
- Effect (noun): The result or outcome.
- Desert (noun): An area with a very dry climate.
- Dessert (noun): A sweet course or pudding.
- Loose (adjective): Not fixed tightly in place.
- Lose (verb): To fail to gain something.
- Piece (noun): A part of something.
- Peace (noun): To be free from worry or suffering.
- Than (conjunction): Used to show comparisons.
- Then (adverb): Next, afterwards, at that time.
Concord
- Concord means agreement: the subject of a sentence must agree with the verb.
- Singular subject: Singular verb.
- Plural subject: Plural verb.
- Collective nouns (groups of nouns) take a singular verb.
- Long sentences with phrases separating subject and verb: the subject must still agree with the verb.
- 'Here'/'There' sentences: The subject comes later in the sentence and must agree with the verb.
- 'Either...or'/'Neither...nor' sentences: The verb agrees with the subject closest to it.
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Test your understanding of tautology, dangling participles, and commonly confused words in English grammar. This quiz will help clarify these concepts with examples and explanations. Brush up on your writing skills to avoid common pitfalls that can clutter your sentences.
