Language Arts and Grammar Flashcards
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Which sentence uses correct apostrophe placement?
Answer: The dog's bowl is empty.
To show possession for a singular noun, add an apostrophe followed by 's' (dog's).
Which word in this sentence is an adverb? 'She quietly read the book in the library.'
Answer: Quietly
'Quietly' is an adverb because it modifies the verb 'read,' describing how she read.
Which of the following correctly uses a semicolon?
Answer: The game was exciting; the crowd cheered loudly.
A semicolon correctly joins two closely related independent clauses without a conjunction.
Which sentence is written in the passive voice?
Answer: The meal was prepared by the chef.
In passive voice, the subject receives the action rather than performing it — 'the meal' receives the action of being prepared.
Identify the type of sentence: 'Please close the door when you leave.'
Answer: Imperative
An imperative sentence gives a command or makes a request, and the subject 'you' is often understood but not stated.
Which of these is a sentence fragment?
Answer: Running through the park at dawn.
'Running through the park at dawn' is a fragment because it lacks a main subject performing a complete action.