Grammar Flashcards
What is the purpose of a subject in a sentence?
To indicate who or what the sentence is about.
True or False: A compound sentence consists of two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction.
True
Fill in the blank: The __________ of a sentence refers to the action or state of being.
verb
What is an example of a coordinating conjunction?
For, and, nor, but, or, yet, so (FANBOYS)
What is the difference between ‘who’ and ‘whom’?
‘Who’ is used as a subject; ‘whom’ is used as an object.
Identify the error: She don’t like apples.
The correct form is ‘She doesn’t like apples.’
What is a dangling modifier?
A phrase that modifies a word not clearly stated in the sentence.
True or False: Commas should always be used before ‘and’ in a list.
False
Fill in the blank: An __________ clause cannot stand alone as a sentence.
dependent
What is the purpose of an apostrophe?
To indicate possession or the omission of letters.
Choose the correct form: Neither the teacher nor the students (was/were) ready.
were
What is the term for a word that has the same spelling but different meanings?
homograph
Identify the error: The team have won the championship.
The correct form is ‘The team has won the championship.’
What is an oxford comma?
A comma used before the conjunction in a list of three or more items.
True or False: A sentence fragment is a complete sentence.
False
What is a run-on sentence?
A sentence that improperly connects two or more independent clauses without proper punctuation.
Fill in the blank: A __________ is a word that describes a noun.
adjective
What is the main function of adverbs?
To modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs.
Choose the correct form: Each of the dogs (bark/barks) loudly.
barks
What is a prepositional phrase?
A phrase that begins with a preposition and ends with a noun or pronoun.
True or False: Colons can be used to introduce a list.
True
What is an example of a possessive pronoun?
his, hers, theirs, its
Identify the error: Each student must submit their homework on time.
The correct form is ‘his or her homework.’
