18 Questions
What happens to the verb agreement when using compound subjects?
A plural verb is used
When does an exception occur in using a plural verb with compound subjects?
When the compound subject conveys a singular idea
How does the verb agree with the subject when 'or' or 'nor' is used in a compound subject?
The verb agrees with the nearer subject
What happens when a phrase or clause comes between the subject and the verb?
The verb agrees with the subject
What is special about collective nouns like 'congregation', 'flock', and 'jury'?
They require a singular verb
What is an exception to the rule about collective nouns?
When the collective noun is 'scissors' or 'trousers'
What is the primary purpose of using parallel constructions in a sentence?
To ensure that the corresponding elements have the same grammatical structure
Which of the following sentences is an example of parallel construction in a series?
The two girls enjoyed dancing, swimming and shopping
What is the main difference between 'except' and 'accept'?
Accept is a verb, while except is a preposition
Which of the following sentences is an example of non-parallel construction?
The two girls enjoyed dancing, swimming and going to the mall
What is the difference between 'affect' and 'effect'?
Affect is a verb, while effect is either a noun or a verb
When should you use 'farther' instead of 'further'?
When describing distance
What is the correct way to use verbs with indefinite pronouns?
Use singular verbs with indefinite pronouns.
What is the main purpose of parallel structure in a sentence?
To create a balance of two or more elements in a sentence.
Which of the following sentences is an example of a parallel construction?
At University of Ghana, cheating can result in suspension or even expulsion from school.
What is the underlying structure of the sentence: 'At University of Ghana, cheating can result in suspension or even expulsion from school'?
At University of Ghana, cheating can result in (noun) or even (noun) from school.
Which of the following sentences is NOT an example of parallel structure?
At University of Ghana, cheating can result in suspension or even be expelled from school.
What is the main difference between parallel structures with coordinating conjunctions and those with correlative conjunctions?
Coordinating conjunctions are used for parallel structures, while correlative conjunctions are used for non-parallel structures.
Learn about essential grammar rules, including subject-verb agreement with indefinite pronouns and parallel structure in sentences.
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