I want to study “Grammar” for “SAT” or “parallelism” “subject verb agreement” Flashcards
What is parallelism in grammar?
Parallelism is the use of similar structures in two or more clauses or sentences.
True or False: Parallelism is important for clarity and rhythm in writing.
True
Fill in the blank: In a sentence, both the subject and verb must agree in ______.
number
What is the rule for subject-verb agreement with collective nouns?
Collective nouns can be singular or plural depending on whether the group acts as a single unit or as individuals.
Which of the following sentences is correct? A) The team are winning. B) The team is winning.
B) The team is winning.
True or False: A singular subject requires a plural verb.
False
What is an example of faulty parallelism?
I enjoy reading, to swim, and biking.
Choose the correct verb: The group of students _____ (is/are) going on a trip.
is
What is the purpose of parallel structure in writing?
To create balance and enhance readability.
Identify the error: She likes dancing, to swim, and biking.
The items in the list are not parallel.
Fill in the blank: When subjects are joined by ‘and’, the verb is usually ______.
plural
Is the following sentence correct? ‘Neither the manager nor the employees was present.’
No, it should be ‘were’ instead of ‘was’.
What is the correct form of the verb in this sentence? ‘Either the cat or the dogs ____ (is/are) outside.’
are
True or False: ‘Each of the players have a uniform.’ is an example of correct subject-verb agreement.
False
What is the basic rule for subject-verb agreement?
A singular subject takes a singular verb, and a plural subject takes a plural verb.
Which is correct? A) Everyone have a ticket. B) Everyone has a ticket.
B) Everyone has a ticket.
Fill in the blank: When using ‘either/or’ or ‘neither/nor’, the verb agrees with the ______ subject.
closest
What is an example of correct parallelism?
I like to read, to write, and to jog.
True or False: The phrase ‘a number of’ takes a singular verb.
False
What should you check for in a sentence to ensure parallel structure?
Make sure all items in a series or list follow the same grammatical form.
Complete the sentence: Neither the teacher nor the students _____ (was/were) ready.
were
What is the error in this sentence? ‘The book and the pen is on the table.’
The verb should be ‘are’ not ‘is’.
Which sentence follows the rule of parallelism? A) He likes running, swimming, and to bike. B) He likes running, swimming, and biking.
B) He likes running, swimming, and biking.
Fill in the blank: When subjects are joined by ‘or’, the verb should agree with the ______ subject.
nearest
What is the correct verb form? ‘The committee _____ (decide/decides) on the new policy tomorrow.’
decides
