Grammar and Sentence Structure Flashcards

Which sentence uses the correct form of an adjective?

Answer: That was the hardest decision he ever made.

One-syllable adjectives like 'hard' form superlatives by adding '-est,' not 'most.'

Which sentence correctly uses an adverb?

Answer: They worked efficiently on the project.

Adverbs modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs, and 'efficiently' is correctly formed from the adjective 'efficient.'

What type of clause is underlined in: 'I will call you when I arrive'?

Answer: Adverbial clause

The clause 'when I arrive' modifies the verb 'will call' by expressing time, making it an adverbial clause.

Which sentence uses parallel structure correctly?

Answer: He wants to travel, to learn, and to grow.

Parallel structure requires all items in a series to use the same grammatical form; here all use the infinitive 'to + verb.'

Choose the sentence with the correctly placed only.

Answer: All of the above can be correct depending on meaning.

The placement of 'only' changes the meaning of the sentence, and each version is grammatically correct for a different emphasis.

Which sentence uses a gerund as the subject?

Answer: Running is great exercise.

A gerund is a verb form ending in '-ing' that functions as a noun; here 'Running' is the subject of the sentence.

Which sentence correctly joins two independent clauses?

Answer: It was raining; therefore, we stayed inside.

A semicolon followed by a conjunctive adverb like 'therefore' and a comma correctly joins two independent clauses.