I want to study “Grammar” for “SAT” of “ Pronoun–Antecedent Disagreement, Comma Splice” Flashcards
What is a pronoun?
A pronoun is a word that takes the place of a noun.
What is an antecedent?
An antecedent is the noun that a pronoun refers to.
True or False: A pronoun must agree in number with its antecedent.
True
Fill in the blank: ‘Each of the students has _____ own book.’
his or her
What is pronoun-antecedent disagreement?
It occurs when a pronoun does not agree in number, gender, or person with its antecedent.
Which of the following is an example of pronoun-antecedent disagreement? A) ‘The team won its game.’ B) ‘The teams won their games.’
A
What is a comma splice?
A comma splice is the incorrect use of a comma to join two independent clauses.
True or False: A comma splice is grammatically correct.
False
Choose the correct way to fix a comma splice: ‘I went to the store, I bought milk.’ A) ‘I went to the store and I bought milk.’ B) ‘I went to the store; I bought milk.’ C) Both A and B.
C
What are independent clauses?
Independent clauses are groups of words that can stand alone as complete sentences.
Fill in the blank: ‘The sun is shining, _____ I forgot my sunglasses.’
but
What is the rule for pronoun usage with collective nouns?
Collective nouns can take singular or plural pronouns depending on whether the group is acting as a single unit or as individuals.
True or False: The pronoun ‘they’ can be used as a singular pronoun for gender-neutral reference.
True
Which sentence is correct? A) ‘Everyone should do their homework.’ B) ‘Everyone should do his or her homework.’
B
What is one way to correct a comma splice?
By replacing the comma with a period to make two separate sentences.
Fill in the blank: ‘Neither the cat nor the dogs have _____ toys.’
their
What is the effect of a comma splice on sentence clarity?
It can create confusion and make the sentence harder to understand.
True or False: A semicolon can be used to correct a comma splice.
True
Identify the error: ‘The committee have made its decision.’
The error is in the subject-verb agreement; it should be ‘The committee has made its decision.’
