English Lang1 Flashcards
What does SPAG stand for?
Spelling, Punctuation, and Grammar
True or False: ‘And’, ‘But’, ‘Or’, ‘Nor’, ‘For’, ‘So’, and ‘Yet’ are known as FANBOYS.
True
Fill in the blank: A __________ is a word that connects clauses or sentences.
conjunction
What is the purpose of using punctuation in writing?
To clarify meaning and indicate pauses or stops.
Which FANBOYS conjunction would you use to show contrast?
But
Identify the error: ‘She go to the store yesterday.’
The verb ‘go’ should be ‘went’ to match the past tense.
What is an example of a subordinating conjunction?
Although
True or False: Commas should always be placed before FANBOYS conjunctions.
False
What is a compound sentence?
A sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a conjunction.
Fill in the blank: __________ is the arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences.
Syntax
What is the primary function of a semicolon?
To link closely related independent clauses.
Identify the FANBOYS conjunction used in this sentence: ‘I wanted to go for a walk, but it was raining.’
But
What is a sentence fragment?
A group of words that does not express a complete thought.
True or False: Apostrophes are used to indicate possession or contractions.
True
Which punctuation mark is used to indicate a question?
Question mark (?)
What does the term ‘subject-verb agreement’ refer to?
The grammatical rule that the subject and verb must agree in number.
Fill in the blank: A __________ is a word that describes a noun.
adjective
What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?
A simile uses ‘like’ or ‘as’ to compare, while a metaphor states one thing is another.
True or False: You should use an Oxford comma in a list for clarity.
True
What is an example of a coordinating conjunction?
And
What is the purpose of using transitional words in writing?
To guide readers through the flow of ideas.
Fill in the blank: A __________ is a word that replaces a noun.
pronoun
What is an imperative sentence?
A sentence that gives a command or makes a request.
What does the term ‘punctuation’ refer to?
The system of symbols that helps clarify meaning in writing.
Identify the error: ‘He don’t like ice cream.’
Should be ‘He doesn’t like ice cream.’
What is a complex sentence?
A sentence that contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.