Language - Grammar and Usage Flashcards
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Which sentence uses correct subject-verb agreement?
Answer: Neither of the boys was late.
'Neither' is singular and takes the singular verb 'was.'
Which sentence correctly uses a comma?
Answer: I went to the store, and I bought milk.
A comma is correctly placed before a coordinating conjunction (and) joining two independent clauses.
Identify the pronoun case error: 'Between you and I, the test was difficult.'
Answer: 'I' should be 'me'
After a preposition like 'between,' use objective case: 'between you and me.'
Which word is an adverb in this sentence: 'She quickly finished her homework.'?
Answer: quickly
'Quickly' modifies the verb 'finished' and answers the question 'how?'—making it an adverb.
Which sentence contains a dangling modifier?
Answer: Running to class, the bell rang.
In 'Running to class, the bell rang,' the modifier 'running to class' has no logical subject in the sentence.
Select the sentence with correct apostrophe use:
Answer: Carlos's project won first place.
For singular nouns ending in s, add 's to show possession: 'Carlos's.'