Grammar Rules Flashcards
1
Q
Semicolons are used…
A
to separate a sentence that can be made into 2 separate sentences
2
Q
The choice of I or Me when the first person is used with one or more names can be tested by…
A
eliminating the names and reading the sentence with the pronoun alone
3
Q
Farther and Further
A
Farther: to, from, or at considerable distance
Further: advancement to a greater degree
4
Q
Who vs. Whom
A
Use Who when it’s the subject in the sentence. Use Whom when it’s the object in the sentence.
5
Q
Is “Everybody” singular or plural?
A
Singular
6
Q
Affect and Effect
A
Affect: To act upon, to change or cause a change.
Effect: A result or consequence.
7
Q
When do you use commas?
A
- After an introductory clause.
- To separate three or more words in a series.
- To separate independent clauses in compound sentences.
- To separate two or more adjectives.
- When leaving out a comma can cause a misreading of a sentence.