"Grammar" for "SAT" or "Parallelism" or "subject verb agreement, parallel structure" Flashcards
What is parallelism in grammar?
The use of similar structures in two or more clauses.
True or False: Parallel structure is only important in written language.
False
Fill in the blank: In a list, items should be in ______ structure.
parallel
Which of the following sentences is parallel? A) She likes swimming, biking, and to run. B) She likes swimming, biking, and running.
B
What is subject-verb agreement?
The grammatical rule that the subject and verb in a sentence must agree in number.
True or False: Collective nouns always take a plural verb.
False
Fill in the blank: A singular subject takes a ______ verb.
singular
Identify the error: The team are winning their games.
The team is winning their games.
What is the rule for subject-verb agreement with compound subjects joined by ‘and’?
Use a plural verb.
True or False: ‘Neither the students nor the teacher were present’ is correct.
False
What should be used with ‘either/or’ and ‘neither/nor’ in terms of verb agreement?
The verb agrees with the nearest subject.
Which sentence demonstrates correct parallelism? A) She enjoys dancing, to sing, and hiking. B) She enjoys dancing, singing, and hiking.
B
Fill in the blank: In a compound sentence, each clause should have ______ structure.
parallel
What is the primary purpose of parallel structure?
To create rhythm and clarity in writing.
True or False: ‘The dog barked, and the cat meowed’ is an example of parallel structure.
True
Identify the error: The committee have made their decision.
The committee has made its decision.
What is the rule for using ‘each’ in subject-verb agreement?
Each takes a singular verb.
Choose the correct verb: Either the manager or the employees _____ responsible for the report.
are
True or False: ‘Everyone are invited to the party’ is correct.
False
What is a common mistake in subject-verb agreement with words like ‘many’ and ‘few’?
Using a singular verb instead of a plural verb.
Fill in the blank: When listing actions, ensure they are in ______ form.
the same
Which of the following is correct? A) The books on the shelf is dusty. B) The books on the shelf are dusty.
B
What should you do if the subject is separated from the verb by a phrase?
Make sure the verb agrees with the main subject, not the noun in the phrase.
True or False: ‘The group of students were excited’ is an example of correct subject-verb agreement.
False
What is the effect of incorrect parallel structure in writing?
It can confuse the reader and disrupt the flow of the text.
