Grammar and Sentence Completion Flashcards
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Choose the correct sentence:
Answer: The team has fewer members than it did last year.
'Fewer' is for countable nouns (members). 'Less' is for uncountable. 'Than' (not 'then') is for comparisons. The verb 'has' agrees with the singular collective noun 'team.'
Select the word that best completes the sentence: 'The minister's speech was both ______ and informative.'
Answer: engaging
The blank is part of a parallel structure: 'both [adjective] and [adjective].' 'Engaging' is an adjective meaning interesting and compelling.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Answer: I look forward to hearing from you.
'Look forward to' is followed by a gerund (verb + -ing). 'To' here is a preposition, not part of an infinitive. 'Hearing' is correct.
Choose the correct option: 'The figures in the table ______ a 10% increase in output.'
Answer: show
'The figures' is a plural subject, taking the plural verb 'show.' 'Shows' is singular. 'Have shows' is grammatically incorrect.
Which sentence correctly uses a semicolon?
Answer: The deadline is Friday; all submissions must be received by 5pm.
A semicolon joins two closely related independent clauses without a coordinating conjunction. Option A is correct. Adding 'but' after a semicolon is incorrect.
Select the word that correctly completes the sentence: 'The board will ______ the new strategy at next month's meeting.'
Answer: ratify
'Ratify' means to formally confirm or give official approval — appropriate for a board approving a strategy. 'Rectify' means to correct, 'notify' means to inform.