English Grammar and Structure Flashcards
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Which sentence uses a colon correctly?
Answer: She packed the following items: a flashlight, handcuffs, and a radio.
A colon correctly follows a complete independent clause when introducing a list, as in option B.
Choose the sentence that avoids wordiness.
Answer: Because it was raining, the pursuit was called off.
'Because' replaces the wordy phrase 'due to the fact that,' making the sentence concise and clear.
Which sentence contains a comma splice?
Answer: The suspect denied the charges, the lawyer advised him to remain silent.
Option C joins two independent clauses with only a comma, creating a comma splice — a punctuation error.
What is the correct past tense of the verb 'to lie' (meaning to recline)?
Answer: lay
The past tense of 'to lie' (recline) is 'lay'; 'lied' is the past tense of 'to lie' (to be untruthful).
Select the sentence with correct pronoun-antecedent agreement.
Answer: The team completed its training on schedule.
'Team' is a collective noun treated as singular in this context, so 'its' is the correct singular pronoun.
Which sentence uses 'affect' and 'effect' correctly?
Answer: Stress can affect an officer's decision-making.
'Affect' is typically used as a verb meaning to influence, while 'effect' is typically the noun result.
Which sentence correctly demonstrates the use of a conditional mood?
Answer: If the officer files the report, she will receive recognition.
The real conditional uses 'if + simple present' in the condition clause and 'will + base verb' in the result clause.