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Which sentence correctly uses the verb to agree with its subject?
Which sentence correctly uses the verb to agree with its subject?
Identify the error in this sentence: She enjoys reading books, watching movies, and to travel to new places.
Identify the error in this sentence: She enjoys reading books, watching movies, and to travel to new places.
Which option best completes the sentence with parallel structure? The company values hard work, dedication, and _______.
Which option best completes the sentence with parallel structure? The company values hard work, dedication, and _______.
Which part of the sentence is incorrect? Neither the students nor the teacher were excited about the early morning class.
Which part of the sentence is incorrect? Neither the students nor the teacher were excited about the early morning class.
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Identify the correct option to maintain parallelism: My hobbies include swimming, biking, and _______.
Identify the correct option to maintain parallelism: My hobbies include swimming, biking, and _______.
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Which form should fill in the blank for consistency? She enjoys not only watching movies but also _______.
Which form should fill in the blank for consistency? She enjoys not only watching movies but also _______.
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Which sentence maintains parallel structure correctly?
Which sentence maintains parallel structure correctly?
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What is incorrect about this sentence? Lisa enjoys listening to music, watching movies, and to bake cookies.
What is incorrect about this sentence? Lisa enjoys listening to music, watching movies, and to bake cookies.
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Flashcards
Subject-Verb Agreement
Subject-Verb Agreement
The subject and verb must agree in number. E.g., 'is' with 'Each student'.
Gerunds
Gerunds
Gerunds are verbs ending in -ing that function as nouns. E.g., 'traveling'.
Incorrect Parallel Structure
Incorrect Parallel Structure
Using different forms in a list disrupts parallel structure. E.g., 'to travel' vs 'traveling'.
Correct Parallel Structure
Correct Parallel Structure
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Neither...nor Agreement
Neither...nor Agreement
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Lists of Actions
Lists of Actions
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Error Identification
Error Identification
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Enjoys + Gerunds
Enjoys + Gerunds
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Study Notes
Sentence Correction
- Analyze the word or phrase that needs to be corrected in sentences 21-23 to make the sentence grammatically correct.
- In sentence 21, the phrase "to travel to new places" should be changed.
- In sentence 23, the phrase "to slice the carrots" needs to be changed.
- In sentence 22, the word "were" should remain the same.
Parallel Structure
- Complete statements 24-28 using parallel structure.
- The company values hard work, dedication, and creativity.
- My hobbies include swimming, biking, and hiking.
- She enjoys not only watching movies but also reading books.
- Mark is responsible for organizing files, updating the database, and responding to emails.
Sentence Analysis
- Analyze sentences 29 and 30 to identify sentences with parallel structure.
- Sentence 29 C is the correct sentence with parallel structure, and the rest are incorrect examples.
- Sentence 30 A is the correct example of parallel structure, and the rest are incorrect.
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Description
This quiz focuses on sentence correction and parallel structure. You will analyze various sentences to identify grammatical errors and improve their structure. Test your understanding of these important aspects of English grammar.
