Grammar and Sentence Structure Flashcards

Which sentence uses the correct verb tense throughout?

Answer: She inspected the cables and found a crack.

Verb tense must remain consistent; both actions occurred in the past, so past tense 'inspected' and 'found' are correct.

Identify the sentence with a correctly placed apostrophe.

Answer: The elevator's emergency brake activated instantly.

The apostrophe in 'elevator's' correctly shows singular possession of the emergency brake.

Which transitional word best completes the sentence: 'The inspection revealed several faults; _____, the elevator was shut down immediately.'?

Answer: consequently

'Consequently' signals a cause-and-effect relationship between the faults and the shutdown.

Choose the sentence that avoids wordiness.

Answer: The cable snapped, so repairs were needed.

Clear, direct phrasing eliminates unnecessary filler phrases while preserving the full meaning.

Which sentence is a complex sentence?

Answer: Although the motor was old, it still functioned reliably.

A complex sentence contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause, joined here by 'although.'

Which sentence correctly uses a relative clause?

Answer: The technician, who completed the inspection, submitted the report.

'Who' is the correct relative pronoun for a person, and commas correctly set off the non-restrictive clause.

Select the sentence that correctly uses 'lay' vs. 'lie.'

Answer: The manual lies on the supervisor's desk.

'Lies' (present tense of 'lie') correctly describes an object resting in place without a direct object.