English Grammar and Vocabulary Flashcards

Which sentence uses the correct form of the verb?

Answer: She doesn't like vegetables.

With third-person singular subjects (she, he, it), we use 'doesn't' (does not) followed by the base form of the verb.

Choose the correct plural form of 'child'.

Answer: Children

'Child' has an irregular plural form: 'children'. It does not follow the regular rule of adding '-s' or '-es'.

Which word is an adverb in the sentence 'The rabbit ran quickly across the field'?

Answer: Quickly

'Quickly' is an adverb because it describes how the rabbit ran — it modifies the verb 'ran'.

What is the past tense of 'swim'?

Answer: Swam

'Swim' is an irregular verb. Its past tense is 'swam' and its past participle is 'swum'.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

Answer: Where are you going?

Questions must end with a question mark. 'Where are you going' is a question, so it needs a '?' at the end.

Identify the conjunction in the sentence: 'I wanted to play outside, but it was raining.'

Answer: But

'But' is a coordinating conjunction that connects two independent clauses and shows contrast.