CELDT Grammar and Language Structures Flashcards

Which sentence correctly uses a possessive noun?

Answer: The dog's bowl is empty.

To show possession for a singular noun like 'dog,' add an apostrophe followed by 's' (dog's).

What type of sentence is: 'Please close the door.'?

Answer: Imperative

An imperative sentence gives a command or makes a request, like 'Please close the door.'

Which word is a preposition in this sentence: 'The book is on the table'?

Answer: On

'On' is a preposition that shows the relationship between 'book' and 'table' in terms of location.

Choose the sentence with correct subject-verb agreement:

Answer: The children play outside.

'Children' is plural, so the plural verb 'play' (not 'plays') is required.

Which sentence uses a comparative adjective correctly?

Answer: This book is better.

'Better' is the correct irregular comparative form of 'good'; 'more better' and 'gooder' are incorrect.

What punctuation mark ends an interrogative sentence?

Answer: Question mark

An interrogative sentence asks a question and must end with a question mark.