Language Conventions and Grammar Flashcards
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Which sentence uses correct subject-verb agreement?
Answer: The dogs run fast.
"The dogs run fast" is correct because the plural subject "dogs" requires the plural verb "run."
Which word is a common noun?
Answer: teacher
"Teacher" is a common noun because it refers to a general type of person, not a specific one.
What punctuation mark shows possession for a singular noun?
Answer: Apostrophe followed by s ('s)
An apostrophe followed by s ('s) shows that something belongs to a singular noun.
Identify the adjective in: "The tall tree swayed in the gentle breeze."
Answer: tall
"Tall" is the adjective that describes the noun "tree."
Which sentence is in the past tense?
Answer: She walked to school.
"Walked" is the past tense form of "walk."
Which option correctly uses a comma in a compound sentence?
Answer: She liked reading, and she enjoyed art.
A comma is placed before the coordinating conjunction joining two independent clauses.
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