Grammar Flashcards

Which sentence uses a gerund correctly as a subject?

Answer: Swimming in the ocean is refreshing.

A gerund (verb + -ing) can function as the subject of a sentence.

Choose the sentence with the correct use of 'who' vs. 'whom':

Answer: Whom did you speak to at the conference?

'Whom' is correct because it is the object of the preposition 'to.'

Which sentence demonstrates correct parallel structure?

Answer: She likes hiking, swimming, and biking.

Parallel structure requires the same grammatical form for all items in a list.

Select the correct use of articles: '___ Mount Everest is ___ highest peak in the world.'

Answer: — / the

Proper names of mountains do not take 'the,' but superlatives require the definite article.

Which sentence correctly uses the passive voice in the future?

Answer: The report will be written tomorrow.

Future passive is formed with 'will + be + past participle.'

Choose the correct word order for an indirect question:

Answer: Can you tell me where the station is?

In indirect questions, the word order follows a statement pattern — subject before verb.

Which option correctly completes the mixed conditional: 'If I ___ more careful then, I ___ in trouble now.'

Answer: had been / wouldn't be

A mixed conditional uses past perfect in the if-clause and would + base verb in the main clause.