VERSANT Grammar Fundamentals Flashcards

Which sentence uses an article correctly?

Answer: She is an honest person.

'An' is used before words with a vowel sound; 'honest' starts with a silent 'h,' making the vowel sound 'o.'

Which sentence demonstrates correct use of a conditional (if-clause)?

Answer: If she studies, she will pass.

First conditional (real possibility) uses present simple in the if-clause and 'will' in the main clause.

Which sentence uses a modal verb correctly?

Answer: You should call her back.

Modal verbs (should, must, can, etc.) are always followed by the base form of the verb without 'to.'

Which sentence correctly uses the passive voice?

Answer: The letter was written by James.

The passive voice requires 'was/were' followed by the past participle; 'written' is the past participle of 'write.'

Which option correctly fills the blank: 'He drives _____ to avoid accidents.'

Answer: carefully

Adverbs, not adjectives, modify verbs; 'carefully' is the correct adverb form of 'careful.'

Which sentence shows correct use of a gerund?

Answer: She enjoys swimming in the ocean.

After the verb 'enjoy,' a gerund (verb + -ing) is required, not an infinitive.

Which sentence contains a correctly placed adverb of frequency?

Answer: He always goes to work by train.

Adverbs of frequency (always, never, usually) are placed before the main verb but after auxiliary verbs.