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What is the correct phrase to complete the sentence: The manager requested that the report _______ by Friday?
What is the correct phrase to complete the sentence: The manager requested that the report _______ by Friday?
Which option correctly completes the sentence: The old tree was blown _______ the storm?
Which option correctly completes the sentence: The old tree was blown _______ the storm?
Select the correct conjunction to complete the sentence: She prefers tea ______ coffee in the morning.
Select the correct conjunction to complete the sentence: She prefers tea ______ coffee in the morning.
Identify the correct verb form for this sentence: Neither John nor his friends ______ coming to the party.
Identify the correct verb form for this sentence: Neither John nor his friends ______ coming to the party.
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What is the correct phrase to fill in the blank: He is as tall ______ his brother.
What is the correct phrase to fill in the blank: He is as tall ______ his brother.
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Choose the appropriate preposition: The teacher spoke to the students ______ their behavior.
Choose the appropriate preposition: The teacher spoke to the students ______ their behavior.
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Select the correct verb form for the conditional statement: If I ______ the opportunity, I would travel abroad.
Select the correct verb form for the conditional statement: If I ______ the opportunity, I would travel abroad.
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What is the correct completion of this sentence: I have never seen a movie as interesting ______ this one.
What is the correct completion of this sentence: I have never seen a movie as interesting ______ this one.
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Study Notes
Sentence Completion
- Subject-Verb Agreement: The verb must agree with the subject. For example, "The manager requested that the report be submitted by Friday" - "be submitted" is the correct form as the subject "report" is third person singular.
- Prepositions: Use the correct preposition to show relationships between words. For example, "The old tree was blown by the storm."
- Prepositions of Preference: Use "to" when comparing different things, as in "She prefers tea to coffee in the morning." (not than or over)
- Subject-Verb Agreement (Compound Subjects): With compound subjects (like "John or his friends") the verb agrees with the closer subject.
- Collective Nouns: Collective nouns (like "team", "class") can take either singular or plural verbs depending on the context. Singular "is", "was", plural "are", "were"
- Comparison Structures: Use "as... as" to compare things, "He is as tall as his brother". Do not use "than"
- Prepositions: Choose the correct preposition to express the relationship between words.
- Conditional Sentences: If-clauses use a past tense to express a hypothetical situation. For example, "If I had the opportunity, I would travel abroad."
- Spatial Relationships: Determine appropriate prepositions to show position, "The dog ran quickly around the yard".
- Comparisons: Use "as...as" to compare similar things, "I have never seen a movie as interesting as this one."
- Word Choice Ensure you select the most appropriate word for the context.
Identifying Errors
- Subject-Verb Agreement: Errors commonly found in subject-verb agreement.
- Pronoun Agreement: Ensure pronoun and antecedent agree.
- Pronoun Use: Use appropriate pronouns.
- Tense Consistency: Maintain consistent tense in a sentence
- Word Choice: Use words that make the sentence flow grammatically.
- Verb Tense-Consistency: Use correct verb tenses and be consistent.
- Word Choice: The correct word choice is critical for grammatically correct sentences.
- Idioms: Choose accurate idioms, phrasal verbs, and prepositions, etc.
Opposite in Meaning
- Synonym Recognition: Understand synonyms to identify opposites in terms.
- Antonym Recognition: Identify the word that relates to the opposite meaning of the bolded word.
Construction Shift
- Sentence Rearrangement: The ability to rearrange sentences.
- Reported Speech: Changing direct speech into indirect speech maintaining the original meaning.
- Idioms: Using correct and pertinent idioms.
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Description
Test your understanding of sentence completion focusing on subject-verb agreement, prepositions, and comparison structures. This quiz explores various grammatical rules that help enhance your writing clarity and correctness. Perfect for those looking to improve their English grammar skills.
