15 Questions
What is one aspect of building effective sentences mentioned in the text?
Agreement between words
Which term refers to the main noun doing the action in a sentence?
Subject
What is a noun, based on the text's explanation?
Person, place, or thing
Which concept is subject-verb agreement concerned with?
Agreement between verbs
What should be checked if you suspect an error in subject-verb agreement?
Subject number (singular/plural)
Which of the following is NOT considered a part of a sentence based on the text?
Adjective
Why is understanding subject-verb agreement crucial for building sentences?
To ensure proper sentence structure
What is the correct verb form to match the plural subject 'dogs' in the sentence 'The dogs run down the street every day'?
Run
Which word functions as an adverb in the sentence 'Sarah sprints quickly'?
Quickly
What should be the verb form to agree with the singular subject 'he' in the sentence 'He jumps over the fence all the time'?
Jumps
In the sentence 'The fact that Molly didn't study for the test prevents her from getting an A,' what is the subject?
Fact
Which option correctly demonstrates subject-verb agreement with a plural subject?
They jump over the fence all the time.
What is an example of an adjective modifying a noun in a sentence?
'Quick' modifying 'sprinter'
Which option represents an incorrect form due to subject-verb disagreement?
'They jumps over the fence all the time.'
'Quick' must be matched with which type of word according to the text?
'Sprinter'
Learn about the basic structure of sentences and the importance of agreement between words to create effective sentences. Review the different components that make up a sentence, including the subject and agreement rules.
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