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In a sentence using 'neither...nor,' which noun determines the verb agreement?

  • The first noun in the sentence.
  • The noun closest to 'nor'. (correct)
  • The noun that is the subject of the sentence.
  • The noun closest to 'neither'.

Which sentence demonstrates correct semicolon usage to connect two closely related independent clauses?

  • The play was engaging; however, the venue was not easily accessible. (correct)
  • He went to the store; to buy milk, eggs, and bread.
  • The dog barked loudly; and the cat hissed in response.
  • She enjoys baking; but often lacks the necessary ingredients.

In transforming the sentence 'The team captain made the announcement' into passive voice, which structure is correct?

  • The announcement was made by the team captain. (correct)
  • The announcement is making by the team captain.
  • The announcement was make by the team captain.
  • The team captain was made by the announcement.

Which of the following words is the correct plural form of 'criterion'?

<p>Criteria (A)</p>
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In the sentence '_____ do you think will be chosen for the lead role?', which word correctly fills the blank?

<p>Who (D)</p>
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Which sentence contains a misplaced modifier that creates ambiguity or an illogical meaning?

<p>Covered in morning dew, she admired the spiderwebs. (C)</p>
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Which sentence demonstrates correct parallel structure?

<p>The job involves entering data, answering phones, and scheduling appointments. (A)</p>
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In the sentence 'Despite the challenges, they persisted,' what part of speech is the word 'despite'?

<p>Preposition (B)</p>
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Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?

<p>The colors in the painting were blue, green, and yellow. (D)</p>
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Which sentence demonstrates correct capitalization?

<p>He is reading the book 'The Secret Garden'. (B)</p>
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In the sentence 'She will call after she finishes work', which type of clause is 'after she finishes work'?

<p>Adverb clause (B)</p>
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Choose the sentence with the correct past perfect form of the verb: 'Before the movie started, they _____ already _____ their tickets.'

<p>had / purchased (B)</p>
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In the sentence 'The students eagerly completed the assignment', what part of speech is the word 'eagerly'?

<p>Adverb (A)</p>
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Which sentence correctly uses a dash for emphasis or to indicate an abrupt break?

<p>He needed one thing -- money. (D)</p>
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Which of the following is a complex sentence?

<p>After the concert ended, we went out for pizza. (A)</p>
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In the sentence, 'The chef prepared the meal, and he served it', what is the antecedent of the pronoun 'he'?

<p>chef (A)</p>
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Which sentence demonstrates the correct use of an apostrophe to show possession?

<p>The children's toys were scattered around the room. (A)</p>
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What is the infinitive form of the verb in the sentence: “They needed to complete the project by Friday”?

<p>To complete (C)</p>
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Which of the following sentences demonstrates correct subject-verb agreement?

<p>Each of the students has a different perspective. (A)</p>
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What is the primary function of a colon in a sentence?

<p>To introduce an explanation, example, or list. (A)</p>
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Flashcards

Subject-verb agreement

Agreement in number and person between a subject and its verb.

Semicolon use

A punctuation mark (;) used to connect independent clauses.

Passive voice

A form where the subject receives the action.

Criteria

The plural form of 'criterion'.

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"Who" vs. "Whom"

Used to ask or refer a subject, who is used to refer to the object of a verb or preposition.

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Misplaced modifier

A phrase or clause placed awkwardly in a sentence, so that it appears to modify or refer to an unintended word.

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Parallel structure

Using the same pattern of words to show that two or more ideas have the same level of importance.

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Conjunction

A word that connects words, phrases, or clauses and expresses a specific relationship.

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Punctuation

The act or method of marking printed letters.

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Capitalization

The use of upper and lowercase letters in writing.

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Adverb clause

A group of words that contains a subject and verb and functions as an adverb.

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Past perfect tense

A verb tense used to show that an action was completed before some point in the past.

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Adverb

A word that modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb.

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Dash

A mark used to separate words or ideas mid-sentence.

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Complex sentence

A sentence containing an independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

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Antecedent

The noun or pronoun to which a pronoun refers.

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Apostrophe use

A punctuation mark used to indicate possession or omission.

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Infinitive form

The base form of a verb preceded by 'to'.

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Function of a colon

The function is introducing a list or explanation.

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Subordinating conjunction

A word that introduces a subordinate clause.

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Study Notes

  • Correct subject-verb agreement is shown when using "Neither the students nor the teacher is here."

  • "She loves art; he prefers music" shows correct semicolon placement. Semicolons connect two independent clauses.

  • The passive voice of "The committee approved the new rule" is "The new rule was approved by the committee."

  • The plural form of "criterion" is "criteria."

  • "Who" is the correct choice, as in "Who do you think will win the race?" since the word is the subject of the verb "win".

  • "Running down the hall, the backpack slipped off my shoulder" contains a misplaced modifier.

  • Parallel structure: "She enjoys reading, writing, and going to the park."

  • "Despite" is a preposition in "Despite the rain, we went out".

  • "My favorite subjects are English, math, and science" exhibits correct punctuation.

  • "My favorite novel is To Kill a Mockingbird" has correct capitalization. Novel titles require key words capitalized.

  • "I'll call you when I arrive" contains an adverb clause is underlined.

  • "By the time we got there, they had already left" is the correct past perfect form.

  • "Quickly" functions as an adverb in "He quickly ran across the field."

  • The sentence that uses a dash correctly is, "She needed one thing—time."

  • "He studied hard because he wanted to pass" is a complex sentence.

  • The antecedent of "they" in "The students read the book, and they discussed it" is "students".

  • "The cats’ toy is missing" shows the correct use of apostrophes showing possession for plural nouns.

  • "To travel" is the infinitive in "He wants to travel the world".

  • "Neither of them knows the answer" shows correct subject-verb agreement.

  • A colon's function is to introduce a list or explanation.

  • "Because" is a subordinating conjunction.

  • "The poem," she said, "is beautiful" shows correct quotation mark usage.

  • "Go to your room!" is an imperative sentence.

  • "Whoa" is an interjection.

  • "I don’t want any trouble" avoids a double negative.

  • "I have eaten lunch" exemplifies the present perfect tense.

  • The correct spelling is "Embarrass".

  • "Cheered" is the simple predicate in "The excited fans cheered loudly during the final match".

  • "In learning new languages" is a gerund phrase.

  • "I studied hard, but I passed the test" uses correct punctuation for a compound sentence.

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