Sentence Builds Flashcards

any pictures, of your family, do you have

Answer: Do you have any pictures of your family?

This question requires reordering words into a grammatically correct interrogative sentence. The standard English structure for a 'yes/no' question using 'have' as the main verb is 'Do + subject + have + object + prepositional phrase.' Option C correctly follows this structure, forming a natural and understandable question.

in the woods, we, walk

Answer: We walk in the woods.

This question requires reordering words into a grammatically correct declarative sentence. The standard English sentence structure is Subject + Verb + Adverbial Phrase. Option C correctly places the subject 'We,' followed by the verb 'walk,' and then the adverbial phrase 'in the woods,' which specifies the location of the action.

were broken, windows, all the

Answer: All the windows were broken.

This question requires reordering words into a grammatically correct declarative sentence. The standard English sentence structure is Subject + Verb + Complement. Option B correctly forms the subject 'All the windows,' followed by the verb 'were,' and then the adjective 'broken' acting as a subject complement, describing the state of the windows.

after class, from toothache, I suffer

Answer: I suffer from toothache after class.

This question requires reordering words into a grammatically correct declarative sentence. The standard English sentence structure is Subject + Verb + Prepositional Phrase (cause) + Adverbial Phrase (time). Option D correctly places the subject 'I,' followed by the verb 'suffer,' then the cause 'from toothache,' and finally the time 'after class,' creating a clear and logical sentence.

playing, basketball the boys, are

Answer: The boys are playing basketball.

This question requires reordering words into a grammatically correct sentence in the present continuous tense. The standard structure is Subject + auxiliary verb 'to be' + main verb (-ing form) + object. Option D correctly places the subject 'The boys,' followed by 'are playing,' and then the object 'basketball,' forming a coherent sentence.

a song, sang, we

Answer: We sang a song.

This question requires reordering words into a grammatically correct declarative sentence in the simple past tense. The standard English sentence structure is Subject + Verb + Object. Option A correctly places the subject 'We,' followed by the past tense verb 'sang,' and then the object 'a song,' forming a clear and concise sentence.

some gift, on giving, I have decided

Answer: I have decided on giving some gift.

This question requires reordering words into a grammatically correct sentence using the present perfect tense and a phrasal verb. The standard structure is Subject + 'have/has' + past participle + prepositional phrase. Option C correctly places the subject 'I,' followed by the present perfect verb phrase 'have decided,' and then the prepositional phrase 'on giving some gift,' which completes the meaning of 'decided on.'

she, wants to her boyfriend, to get married

Answer: She wants to get married to her boy friend.

This question requires reordering words into a grammatically correct sentence expressing desire for an action. The standard structure is Subject + 'wants' + infinitive phrase + prepositional phrase. Option A correctly places the subject 'She,' followed by 'wants,' then the infinitive phrase 'to get married,' and finally the prepositional phrase 'to her boyfriend,' creating a clear and natural sentence.

shouts, the professor at, the students

Answer: The professor shouts at the students.

This question requires reordering words into a grammatically correct declarative sentence. The standard English sentence structure is Subject + Verb + Prepositional Phrase. Option A correctly places the subject 'The professor,' followed by the verb 'shouts,' and then the prepositional phrase 'at the students,' which indicates the target of the action.

Choose the best response to complete the sentence: My mother resembles

Answer: a princess. She is very pretty and always smells good.

The word 'resembles' means to look like or be similar to. Option A, 'a princess,' is the most fitting comparison for someone described as 'very pretty and always smells good,' as these are positive attributes commonly associated with a princess. The other options provide comparisons that do not logically align with the given descriptions.

Pick the phrase that fully expresses the thought: My dog is old.

Answer: It walks slowly and sometimes gets sick.

The phrase 'My dog is old' implies characteristics typically associated with aging. Option B, 'It walks slowly and sometimes gets sick,' accurately describes common signs of old age in dogs, such such as reduced mobility and increased susceptibility to illness. The other options either contradict the idea of an old dog or are too general to fully express the thought.

Put these sentences together: My grandfather has blue eyes. His eyes look like mine

Answer: My grandfather has blue eyes that look like mine.

This option correctly combines the two sentences using the relative pronoun 'that' to link the description of the grandfather's eyes to the comparison with 'mine.' It creates a grammatically correct and natural-sounding sentence, avoiding redundancy. Options A and B contain grammatical errors and awkward phrasing that make them incorrect.

Put these sentences together: Freya has many books. I want to borrow her books.

Answer: Freya has many books that I want to borrow.

This option correctly combines the two sentences using the relative pronoun 'that' to introduce the clause 'I want to borrow.' It clearly indicates that the books Freya has are the specific ones the speaker wants to borrow. This creates a concise and grammatically sound sentence, while options A and C are grammatically incomplete or awkward.

Pick the response that completes the sentence the best: Leonard resembles

Answer: a lion. He is very brave and courageous.

The verb 'resembles' means to look or be like someone or something. Lions are commonly associated with bravery and courage, making 'a lion' a fitting and logical comparison for someone described as 'very brave and courageous.' The second sentence provides a characteristic that aligns perfectly with the typical symbolic meaning of a lion, thus completing the thought effectively.

Complete the thought: My sister is incredibly smart.

Answer: She always gets excellent grades.

The statement 'My sister is incredibly smart' implies a high level of intellectual ability. Getting excellent grades is a direct and logical consequence or manifestation of being smart in an academic context. This response provides a clear and relevant example that supports the initial statement about her intelligence.

Put these sentences together: Patrick has many talents. I love his talents.

Answer: Patrick has many talents that I love.

This option effectively combines the two sentences by using the relative pronoun 'that' to connect the talents Patrick possesses with the speaker's affection for them. It creates a single, grammatically correct sentence without repetition, clearly expressing the relationship between the two original statements. Options A and C are grammatically incorrect or awkward.