Writing: Grammar and Sentence Structure Flashcards

Which sentence correctly uses active voice?

Answer: The supervisor reviewed the report thoroughly.

Active voice places the subject ('the supervisor') before the verb ('reviewed'), making the sentence direct and clear.

Which sentence contains a fused (run-on) sentence error?

Answer: He finished the project it was submitted on time.

Two independent clauses are joined without any punctuation or conjunction, creating a fused sentence.

Which sentence demonstrates correct use of a compound-complex structure?

Answer: Although she was nervous, she performed well, and the crowd applauded.

A compound-complex sentence has at least two independent clauses and one dependent clause, as shown here.

Which word correctly completes: 'The data _____ inconclusive according to the researchers.'

Answer: were

'Data' is the plural form of 'datum' and takes a plural verb ('were') in formal academic usage.

Which sentence correctly uses a conditional structure?

Answer: If she had studied, she would have passed.

The past perfect ('had studied') is used in the if-clause, and 'would have passed' in the result clause for past unreal conditions.

Which sentence avoids redundancy?

Answer: He summarized the report concisely.

'Summarized concisely' avoids repeating ideas; the other options contain redundant word pairs.

Which sentence correctly uses 'who' versus 'whom'?

Answer: She is the candidate whom the board selected.

'Whom' is correct because it is the object of 'selected'; substituting 'him' confirms object case is needed.