English: Grammar and Sentence Structure Flashcards
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Which sentence uses a semicolon correctly?
Answer: She studied hard; she passed the exam.
A semicolon joins two independent clauses without a coordinating conjunction.
Identify the sentence with correct subject-verb agreement.
Answer: Neither the doctor nor the patients were ready.
With 'neither/nor,' the verb agrees with the nearer subject, 'patients.'
Which word is an example of a coordinating conjunction?
Answer: But
'But' is a coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS).
Choose the sentence that is a fragment.
Answer: Running through the rain.
'Running through the rain' lacks a subject and a complete verb, making it a fragment.
Which sentence uses an apostrophe correctly?
Answer: The patient's chart is missing.
'Patient's' shows singular possession of the chart.
What is the correct comparative form of 'good'?
Answer: Better
'Better' is the irregular comparative form of 'good.'
Which sentence correctly uses 'who' versus 'whom'?
Answer: To whom did you give the report?
'Whom' is the object of the preposition 'to' in this sentence.