Grammar & Sentence Structure Flashcards
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Which sentence demonstrates correct subject-verb agreement?
Answer: The number of applicants has increased significantly.
'The number of applicants has increased' is correct because 'the number' is a singular subject and takes the singular verb 'has.'
Which sentence uses the correct conditional form to express a hypothetical present or future situation?
Answer: If she studied harder, she would pass the exam.
The Second Conditional uses 'if + past simple' in the if-clause and 'would + base verb' in the main clause to describe hypothetical present or future situations.
In the sentence 'The data collected by the team were inconclusive,' what grammatical role does 'collected by the team' play?
Answer: Participial phrase modifying 'data'
'Collected by the team' is a participial phrase (past participle + agent) that modifies the noun 'data.'
Which sentence correctly uses a relative clause?
Answer: The professor who teaches biology is retiring.
'Who' is the correct relative pronoun when referring to a person and the pronoun is the subject of the relative clause ('who teaches biology').
Which sentence is an example of a correctly punctuated compound sentence?
Answer: The exam was difficult, but she still passed.
A compound sentence correctly uses a comma + coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS) to join two independent clauses: 'The exam was difficult, but she still passed.'
In academic English, which sentence demonstrates the most appropriate register?
Answer: This study demonstrates that industrial pollution significantly impacts urban air quality.
'This study demonstrates that industrial pollution significantly impacts urban air quality' uses formal vocabulary, specific language, and avoids contractions and slang — hallmarks of academic register.