Verbal-Technical Flashcards
Queen Elizabeth I and many other queens WAS/WERE vegetarian
Why?
WERE
This is because and is used and whenever and is usedd the verb is always plural
Jason as well as his two friends LIVE/LIVES in Vancouver
Why?
LIVES
Because Jason is the subject (not Jason and his two friends). This is because and ISN’T used.
What is the ‘AND’ grammer rule?
if AND is included in the subject than the subject is PLURAL
What is the rules related to Either/or or Neither/nor?
The verb agrees with the subject closest to the subject if both either/or or neither/nor are in the sentence
If only either or neither are in the sentence, then the verb is always singular
What type of number would the verb in a (noun) of (noun) noun phrase construction have? What does it depend on?
It depends on the first nouns number, if its singular then the verb is singular as well
What do complement (objects) answer in sentences?
Answers the question What? or Whom?
What role do Adjectives play in a sentence? what do they usually explain in a sentence?
Adjectives describe or modify nouns or pronouns
Adjectives often explain WHAT KIND or HOW MANY
What role do Adverbs play in a sentence? what do they usually explain in a sentence?
Adverbs describe or modify verbs, adjectives, or another adverb
Adverbs often tell HOW, WHEN, WHERE, TO WHAT EXTENT, or TO WHAT DEGREE
When is has used in a sentence?
To show possession
What are the definitions of, and differences between, the following words:
Trudge
Stride
Meander
trudge to walk with slow, heavy steps
stride to walk with long, decisive steps
meander to walk in a leisurely and aimless way
What are the definitions of, and differences between, the following words:
Solicitious
Obsequious
Both solicitous and obsequious mean showing interest and concern for someone else’s well-being. However, someone who is obsequious shows far too much interest and concern, usually in order to gain approval or favour. So, someone who is obsequious is excessively attentive.
What are the definitions of, and differences between, the following words:
Pithy
Concise
Pithy and concise both mean short and to the point. However, a pithy statement is also likely to be keen or witty. So, something pithy is more likely to be clever.
What are the definitions of, and differences between, the following words:
Arduous
Onerous
Something arduous is difficult and involves a lot of effort. Something onerous is unpleasant or burdensome as well as difficult. So, an onerous task is more unpleasant.
What are the definitions of, and differences between, the following words:
Cajoling
Enticing
Cajoling and enticing both involve persuading someone to do something. However, cajoling involves persuading through coaxing or flattery. So, cajoling is more likely to involve flattery.
What are the definitions of, and differences between, the following words:
Defacing
Desecrating
Both defacing and desecrating means damaging or disfiguring something. However, desecrating involves damaging a holy place or object. So, desecrating describes the destruction of something sacred.
