Grammar and Sentence Structure Flashcards

Which sentence has a misplaced modifier?

Answer: The technician only inspects elevators on weekdays.

'Only' should be placed directly before 'on weekdays' to clearly limit when the inspections happen.

Choose the sentence that avoids a double negative.

Answer: The inspector found no defects during the audit.

Using 'no defects' with 'found' creates a clear, standard negative without doubling up.

Select the sentence written in parallel structure.

Answer: The job requires reading blueprints, soldering wires, and drilling holes.

Parallel structure requires all items in a list to use the same grammatical form; here, all use gerunds (-ing).

Which of the following is a compound sentence?

Answer: The elevator failed the inspection, and it was taken out of service.

A compound sentence joins two independent clauses with a coordinating conjunction like 'and.'

Which sentence uses 'affect' and 'effect' correctly?

Answer: The worn gear will affect the speed, and the effect could be dangerous.

'Affect' is the verb and 'effect' is the noun; both are used correctly in this sentence.

What type of sentence is this: 'Inspect the cables before every shift.'?

Answer: Imperative

Imperative sentences give commands or instructions and often omit the subject 'you.'

Identify the correct use of 'its' vs. 'it's' in the following sentence: '_____ important to check _____ oil level daily.'

Answer: It's / its

'It's' means 'it is' (contraction) and 'its' shows possession; the first blank needs the contraction and the second needs possession.