Sentence Builds Flashcards

next year, to propose, he is planning

Answer: He is planning to propose next year.

This option arranges the words into a standard English sentence structure: Subject (He) + Verb (is planning) + Infinitive Phrase (to propose) + Adverbial Phrase of Time (next year). This order ensures clarity and grammatical correctness, making it easy to understand the intended meaning. The other options present an unnatural or incorrect word order.

get by, in Japanese and Korean, I can

Answer: I can get by in Japanese and Korean.

This option follows the standard English sentence structure: Subject (I) + Modal Verb (can) + Main Verb (get by) + Prepositional Phrase (in Japanese and Korean). This order is natural and grammatically correct, clearly conveying the speaker's ability to manage in those languages. The other options have awkward or incorrect word order.

a course, in programming, I am taking

Answer: I am taking a course in programming.

This option correctly orders the words into a standard English sentence: Subject (I) + Auxiliary Verb (am) + Main Verb (taking) + Object (a course) + Prepositional Phrase (in programming). This structure is clear, concise, and grammatically sound, making it the most natural way to express the idea. The other options contain incorrect or awkward word order.

other people, with, I had fun

Answer: I had fun with other people.

This option arranges the words into a grammatically correct and natural-sounding English sentence: Subject (I) + Verb (had fun) + Prepositional Phrase (with other people). This structure is the most common and clear way to express having fun in the company of others. The other options present an unnatural or incorrect word order.

work, mobile apps, don't always

Answer: Mobile apps don't always work.

This option correctly forms a negative statement in English: Subject (Mobile apps) + Auxiliary Verb (don't) + Adverb (always) + Main Verb (work). This word order is standard for expressing that something is not consistently true or effective. The other options are grammatically incorrect or create an unclear meaning.

they have a problem, teachers, help students when

Answer: Teachers help students when they have a problem.

This option correctly arranges the words into a complex sentence with a main clause and a subordinate clause. The main clause 'Teachers help students' is followed by the adverbial clause of time 'when they have a problem,' which clearly indicates the condition under which teachers provide help. This structure is grammatically correct and easy to understand.

to search, about everything the internet, you can use

Answer: You can use the internet to search about everything.

This option forms a grammatically correct and natural-sounding sentence by following the standard English structure: Subject (You) + Modal Verb (can) + Main Verb (use) + Object (the internet) + Infinitive Phrase (to search about everything). This order clearly conveys the purpose for using the internet. The other options have awkward or incorrect word order.

is often developed, just to make money, new system

Answer: New system is often developed just to make money.

This option correctly structures the sentence in the passive voice: Subject (New system) + Auxiliary Verb (is) + Adverb (often) + Past Participle (developed) + Infinitive Phrase of Purpose (just to make money). This order is grammatically sound and clearly expresses that the system is developed for a specific reason. The other options have incorrect or awkward word order.

charity, I was working, for an environmental

Answer: I was working for an environmental charity.

This option arranges the words into a grammatically correct and natural-sounding sentence: Subject (I) + Verb Phrase (was working) + Prepositional Phrase (for an environmental charity). This structure clearly states what the speaker was doing and for what type of organization. The other options have awkward or incorrect word order.

cat /. / my / like / little / I /

Answer: I like my little cat.

This option correctly orders the words to form a simple declarative sentence in English: Subject (I) + Verb (like) + Possessive Determiner (my) + Adjective (little) + Noun (cat). This follows the standard SVO (Subject-Verb-Object) structure, with the adjective correctly preceding the noun it modifies. The punctuation is also correctly applied.

birthday / is on / Sunday / my / party / .

Answer: My birthday party is on Sunday.

This option correctly arranges the words into a grammatically sound sentence, following the structure: Possessive Determiner (My) + Noun Phrase (birthday party) + Verb (is) + Prepositional Phrase (on Sunday). It also correctly capitalizes the first word of the sentence and the day of the week, and includes the period at the end.

candy / I / like / .

Answer: I like candy.

This option correctly orders the words into a basic English sentence following the Subject-Verb-Object (SVO) structure: Subject (I) + Verb (like) + Object (candy). It also correctly capitalizes the first word and includes the period at the end, making it a complete and grammatically correct sentence.

books / read / love to / I / .

Answer: I love to read books.

This option correctly arranges the words into a grammatically correct sentence: Subject (I) + Verb (love) + Infinitive Phrase (to read) + Object (books). This is the standard and natural way to express a fondness for reading. It also includes correct capitalization and punctuation.

buy / curtains / . / new / to / I / some / need

Answer: I need to buy some new curtains.

This option correctly orders the words to form a grammatically correct and natural-sounding sentence: Subject (I) + Verb (need) + Infinitive Phrase (to buy) + Determiner (some) + Adjective (new) + Noun (curtains). This follows the standard English sentence structure and word order for adjectives and determiners.

mother / my / a / new / . / dress / me / gave

Answer: My mother gave me a new dress.

This option correctly arranges the words into a grammatically sound sentence following the Subject-Verb-Indirect Object-Direct Object structure: Subject (My mother) + Verb (gave) + Indirect Object (me) + Direct Object (a new dress). It also includes correct capitalization and punctuation.

on the / sat / boy / The / chair / .

Answer: The boy sat on the chair.

This option correctly orders the words to form a grammatically correct and natural-sounding sentence: Subject (The boy) + Verb (sat) + Prepositional Phrase (on the chair). This follows the standard SVO (Subject-Verb-Object/Complement) structure in English. It also includes correct capitalization and punctuation.