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Grammar Quiz Flashcards

1
Q

What is a misplaced modifier

A

When a phrase or clause is awkwardly placed in a sentence and it changes the meaning

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2
Q

Dangling modifier

A

Sentence does not clearly state modified subject

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3
Q

Run on

A

Two sentences joined without punctuation

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4
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Fragment

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Segment of unfinished sentence

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5
Q

Comma splice

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When two independent clauses are joined with a comma

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6
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Simple sentence

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One independent clause no dependent

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7
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Compound sentence

A

Multiple subjects
At least two independent clauses

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8
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Complex

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One independent and at least one dependent clause

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9
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Compound complex

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At least two independent clauses and one dependent clause

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10
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Active voice

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Subject is performing action

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11
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Passive voice

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Action is being performed to subject

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12
Q

She ate Chinese food
passive or active

A

Active

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13
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The bicycle was used by the girl
Active or passive

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Passive

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14
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The girl used the bicycle
Passive or active

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Active

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15
Q

I have a wife and kids eat them!

A

Run on

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16
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I tried to

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Fragment

17
Q

Compound complex, compound, complex, or simple
I like cats

A

Simple

18
Q

Compound complex, compound, complex, or simple
I drink tea, but they drink coffee.

A

Compound

19
Q

Compound complex, compound, complex, or simple
I washed the car after I came home.

A

Complex

20
Q

Compound complex, compound, complex, or simple
I went to the grocery store, and I picked up the laundry before dinner.

A

Compound complex

21
Q

I found money walking down the street
Dangling or misplaced

A

Misplaced

22
Q

Dangling or misplaced
After studying, the exam seemed easy

A

Dangling

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