Grammar Quiz Flashcards
What is a misplaced modifier
When a phrase or clause is awkwardly placed in a sentence and it changes the meaning
Dangling modifier
Sentence does not clearly state modified subject
Run on
Two sentences joined without punctuation
Fragment
Segment of unfinished sentence
Comma splice
When two independent clauses are joined with a comma
Simple sentence
One independent clause no dependent
Compound sentence
Multiple subjects
At least two independent clauses
Complex
One independent and at least one dependent clause
Compound complex
At least two independent clauses and one dependent clause
Active voice
Subject is performing action
Passive voice
Action is being performed to subject
She ate Chinese food
passive or active
Active
The bicycle was used by the girl
Active or passive
Passive
The girl used the bicycle
Passive or active
Active
I have a wife and kids eat them!
Run on
I tried to
Fragment
Compound complex, compound, complex, or simple
I like cats
Simple
Compound complex, compound, complex, or simple
I drink tea, but they drink coffee.
Compound
Compound complex, compound, complex, or simple
I washed the car after I came home.
Complex
Compound complex, compound, complex, or simple
I went to the grocery store, and I picked up the laundry before dinner.
Compound complex
I found money walking down the street
Dangling or misplaced
Misplaced
Dangling or misplaced
After studying, the exam seemed easy
Dangling
