Writing Grammar & Sentence Structure Flashcards

Which sentence correctly uses the present perfect tense?

Answer: She has lived in Toronto for five years.

'Has lived' correctly pairs 'has' with the past participle 'lived.'

Identify the sentence with a subject-verb agreement error.

Answer: The results of the survey shows a clear trend.

The subject is 'results' (plural), so the verb should be 'show' not 'shows.'

Which sentence uses commas correctly?

Answer: Before starting the meeting, the manager distributed the agenda.

A comma after an introductory phrase correctly separates it from the main clause.

Which sentence correctly uses a conditional structure?

Answer: If I had known, I would have come earlier.

'If I had known' paired with 'I would have come' is the correct third conditional.

Which option correctly combines: 'The report was submitted on time. It contained several errors.'?

Answer: Although the report was submitted on time, it contained several errors.

'Although' correctly signals contrast between being on time and having errors.

Which sentence has correct parallel structure?

Answer: The job requires writing reports, analyzing data, and presenting findings.

All three items use the same gerund form: writing, analyzing, presenting.