Grammar and Vocabulary Flashcards
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Which sentence correctly uses a semicolon?
Answer: She finished the report; then submitted it.
A semicolon correctly joins two independent clauses; 'She finished the report' and 'then submitted it' can each stand alone.
Choose the word closest in meaning to 'ephemeral.'
Answer: Transient
'Ephemeral' means lasting for a very short time, which is synonymous with 'transient.'
Which sentence uses the passive voice?
Answer: The meal was prepared by the chef.
In passive voice, the subject ('the meal') receives the action rather than performing it.
Identify the correct use of 'fewer' vs. 'less': 'There were _____ people at the event than expected.'
Answer: fewer
'Fewer' is used with countable nouns like 'people,' while 'less' is used with uncountable nouns.
What literary device is used in the sentence: 'The wind whispered through the trees'?
Answer: Personification
Personification attributes a human action ('whispered') to a non-human entity (the wind).
Which word correctly fills the blank: 'The lawyer argued that the contract was _____ because it lacked a valid signature.'
Answer: void
'Void' means having no legal force or effect, which fits the context of an invalid contract.
Choose the sentence with correct subject-verb agreement.
Answer: Neither the manager nor the employees were informed.
When using 'neither...nor,' the verb agrees with the subject closest to it; 'employees' is plural, so 'were' is correct.