Learn English Grammar 2

Question 1

Which sentence uses the past perfect tense correctly?

Accepted Answer

She had finished her homework before dinner.

Answer

Past perfect (had + past participle) shows an action completed before another past action.

Question 2

Choose the correct comparative form: 'This test is _____ than the last one.'

Accepted Answer

harder

Answer

One-syllable adjectives form comparatives by adding '-er', not 'more'.

Question 3

Which word is a coordinating conjunction?

Accepted Answer

but

Answer

'But' is a coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS); the others are subordinating conjunctions.

Question 4

Identify the indirect object: 'She sent her friend a birthday card.'

Accepted Answer

her friend

Answer

The indirect object ('her friend') receives the direct object ('a birthday card').

Question 5

Which sentence contains a dangling modifier?

Accepted Answer

Running to catch the bus, the rain started.

Answer

A dangling modifier occurs when the modifier's implied subject ('the rain') doesn't match the sentence's subject.

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