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The food for both of my dogs ........................expensive.

  • are
  • is (correct)

My friend Andrew forgot ................................... lunch money.

  • his (correct)
  • its

................... books are really interesting.

  • These (correct)
  • This

All the cars, including mine, ...................... legally parked on the street and will not be towed.

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The flock of geese .................. migrating south for the winter.

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My English teacher and my math teacher always ......................... detailed instructions in class.

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The lamp, which has three light bulbs, .................... in need of some maintenance.

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I discovered in my studies that while I enjoyed painting and sculpture, ................... music I found most appealing.

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The sights and sounds of the World's Fair ......................... truly memorable.

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A dog that can still walk on all fours ......................considered mobile.

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When starting the car, be sure that ..........................................is deactivated.

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....................plants really have to be watered.

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The captain of the team ........................her team to victory.

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When one is speaking to one's friends online, one should be certain that the chat is from one's friends ..................................and not from a bot.

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The car and truck were in a close race, with ............................currently in the lead.

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Anyone who loves the great outdoors ..............................excited for good weather.

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Neither terrible snow nor awful rain ............................ the mail from being delivered.

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Halley's Comet, one of the solar system's short period comets, .................... projected to pass by Earth in the year 2061.

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Since....................will not be available on the trail, bring food and water with you for the backpacking journey.

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Zaha Hadid, an architect known for her parametric designs (i.e., ones that embrace adaptive shapes and forms), .................. a native of Iraq.

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Flashcards

Subject-Verb Agreement

The rule that the subject and verb must match in number (singular/plural).

Food for dogs

Refers to the sustenance required for dogs; can be singular or plural.

Possessive pronouns

Words that show ownership, like 'his' or 'its'.

Plural vs singular nouns

Nouns can be singular (one) or plural (more than one).

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Collective nouns

A noun that represents a group but may be treated as singular or plural.

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Subject with compound subjects

When two subjects are joined by 'and', use a plural verb.

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Countable vs uncountable nouns

Countable nouns can be counted separately; uncountable cannot.

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Informal vs formal subjects

Informal subjects may use singular or plural forms based on context.

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Third person singular

In English grammar, verbs must match singular third-person subjects.

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Indefinite pronouns

Pronouns like 'anyone' or 'everyone' that take a singular verb.

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Neither...nor structure

When using neither/nor, the verb agrees with the nearer subject.

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Projected future events

Talking about expected future occurrences, often requiring singular verbs.

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Direct and indirect pronouns

Pronouns that receive the action or identify ownership in a sentence.

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Confusing verb forms

Understanding when to use 'is' vs 'are' based on subject number.

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Descriptive clauses

Adding detail about a noun that clarify or specify.

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Countable nouns examples

Items that can be counted, such as books, dogs, cars.

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Maintaining agreement across sentences

Keeping consistent subject-verb agreement throughout a passage.

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Architecture and nationality

Certain professions may indicate the nationality based on the context.

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Generalizations with 'one'

Using the pronoun 'one' can shift the subject-verb agreement.

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Clustered subjects

When multiple subjects are grouped, look to the closest for agreement.

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Understanding collective singular

Collective nouns taking singular verbs because they act as one unit.

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Macroscopic vs microscopic groups

The difference between focusing on the big picture versus individual parts.

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Quantifying and comparative subjects

Using quantifying language changes how we perceive subjects in writing.

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Consequences of incorrect verbs

Using the wrong verb form can change meaning or make sentences incorrect.

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Constructions using prepositions

Prepositions can guide subject-verb agreement too.

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Handling non-subject phrases

Recognizing that phrases can include extra information but not change the subject.

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Linking verbs with subjects

Understanding verbs that link the subject to descriptions, like 'is'.

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Past tense usage

Using the correct form of a verb to indicate actions completed in the past.

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Present tense usage

Using the correct form of a verb to indicate actions happening now or regularly.

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Perfect tense

Indicates that an action has been completed at some point before now.

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Singular and plural agreement

Ensuring that subjects and verbs match in number (singular or plural).

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The verb 'to be' forms

Different forms of the verb 'to be' used according to subjects and tenses.

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Future tense

Indicates actions that will happen after the present time.

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Infinitive verbs

Base form of a verb usually preceded by 'to.'

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Gerunds

Verbs ending in -ing that function as nouns in a sentence.

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Direct vs indirect objects

Direct objects receive the action; indirect objects indicate to whom or for whom.

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Countable nouns

Nouns that can be counted as individual items.

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Uncountable nouns

Nouns that cannot be counted individually, often seen in bulk or mass.

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Conjugating verbs

Changing a verb form to match the subject in person and number.

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Phrasal verbs

Verbs combined with prepositions or adverbs that create new meanings.

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Modal verbs

Auxiliary verbs that express possibility, necessity, or permission, like 'can,' 'should,' or 'must.'

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Question formation

Arranging words in a specific order to ask something.

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Comparative and superlative forms

Adjective forms used to compare two or more things, using -er, -est, or more/most.

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Conjunctions

Words that connect clauses or sentences, such as 'and,' 'but,' or 'or.'

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Participles

Verb forms used as adjectives or to create perfect tenses; present ends in -ing, past in -ed or other forms.

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Prepositions

Words that link nouns, pronouns, or phrases to other words in a sentence, indicating location, time, etc.

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Sentence structure

The arrangement of words in a sentence to create meaningful relationships.

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Subject modifiers

Words or phrases that describe or modify the subject in a sentence.

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Contraction usage

Shortened forms of words or phrases where letters are omitted, like 'can't' for 'cannot.'

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Interrogative sentences

Sentences that ask a question and often require a specific verb form.

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Active voice

Sentence structure where the subject performs the action rather than receiving it.

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Passive voice

Sentence structure where the subject receives the action of the verb.

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Pronouns usage

Words that replace nouns to avoid repetition, such as 'he,' 'she,' 'they.'

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Past actions

Describes actions completed at a previous time, often using past tense verbs.

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Present feelings

Expresses ongoing emotions or thoughts occurring in the present.

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Simple present tense

Used for habitual actions or general truths, usually with base verbs.

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Simple past tense

Used to describe completed actions in the past, using verbs in past form.

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The verb 'to be'

Different forms of the verb 'to be' used according to subjects and tenses.

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Direct objects

Nouns or pronouns that receive the action of the verb.

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Indirect objects

Nouns or pronouns that indicate to whom or for whom the action is done.

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Present continous tense

Used to indicate ongoing actions happening now, formed with 'is/am/are + verb-ing.'

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Circumstantial adjectives

Adjectives that describe states or conditions, adding specificity.

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Apostrophe in contractions

Shortened forms of words where letters are omitted, like 'can't' for 'cannot.'

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Study Notes

Food and Expenses

  • Dog food is expensive
  • Andrew forgot his lunch money

Books and Cars

  • Some books are interesting
  • Cars are legally parked (and will not be towed)
  • Books are or is (plural or singular)

Birds and Migration

  • Geese migrate south for the winter
  • Geese is or are a flock

Teachers and Instructions

  • English and math teachers give detailed instructions
  • Instructions given by teachers are detailed
  • Detailed instructions given by teachers

Lamps and Maintenance

  • Lamps have three light bulbs and need maintenance
  • Lamp(s) (plural or singular)

Painting and Music

  • Enjoyed painting and sculpture, but music is more appealing in studies
  • Subject matter preferences
  • Painting and sculpture enjoyed
  • Enjoyed painting AND sculpture, but music was more appealing in studies (correct tense)

World's Fair

  • The sights and sounds of the World's Fair were memorable.

Mobile Dogs

  • Dogs that can walk on four legs are considered mobile.
  • Mobile dogs

Car and Brakes

  • Emergency brake is or should be deactivated when starting a car
  • Ensure brakes are correct when starting the car

Plants and Water

  • Plants should be watered
  • Plants require water for growth

Team Captains

  • Team captain has led team to victory
  • Captains' lead role

Online Chat/Friends

  • Online chats should be from friends, not bots.
  • Avoid bots in online chat/social media
  • Ensure online chats are from friends, not bots

Race of Vehicles

  • Car and truck were in a close race
  • Race between car and truck
  • Truck potentially in the lead

Nature Lovers

  • People who love nature are excited for good weather
  • Excitement for good exterior weather
  • Excitement for good weather

Weather and Mail

  • Neither terrible snow nor awful rain keeps mail from being delivered
  • Delivering mail in all weather conditions
  • Snow and rain do not prevent mail delivery

Comets and Travel

  • Halley's Comet will pass by Earth in 2061
  • Halley's Comet is a short-period comet, one of the solar system's comets.
  • Plan to bring food and water on a backpacking trip
  • Plan for food and water on a backpacking journey, in case needed items are unavailable

Architect and Country

  • Zaha Hadid, a parametric architect, is from Iraq
  • Iraqi architect Zaha Hadid known for parametric designs

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