I want "grammar" for the new "SAT" or "parallellism" or "Subject verb agrement" or "Comparative" Flashcards

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What is the correct subject-verb agreement for the sentence: ‘The group of students ____ going to the museum.’?

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is

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True or False: ‘Less’ is used for countable nouns, while ‘fewer’ is used for uncountable nouns.

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False

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Choose the correct form: ‘Neither the teacher nor the students ____ ready for the exam.’

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are

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What does the term ‘comparative’ refer to in grammar?

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Comparative refers to the form of an adjective or adverb that compares two things.

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Fill in the blank: ‘This test is ____ than the last one.’

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easier

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Identify the error: ‘The team have won their game.’

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It should be ‘The team has won their game.’

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Choose the correct sentence: A) The dogs runs fast. B) The dogs run fast.

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B) The dogs run fast.

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What is the correct form of the adjective in this sentence: ‘She is the ____ student in the class.’?

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smartest

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True or False: ‘Good’ is the comparative form of ‘well.’

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False

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What is the plural form of the noun ‘child’?

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children

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Fill in the blank: ‘He runs faster than ____ in the team.’

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anyone else

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Identify whether the following sentence is parallel: ‘She likes jogging, to swim, and biking.’

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No, it is not parallel.

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Choose the correct verb form: ‘Each of the students ____ required to submit their project.’

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is

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What is the superlative form of the adjective ‘bright’?

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brightest

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True or False: ‘More’ is used for both countable and uncountable nouns.

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True

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What is the correct form of the verb in this sentence: ‘The committee ____ meeting to discuss the issue.’?

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is

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Fill in the blank: ‘This exam is ____ than the previous one.’

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harder

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Identify the error: ‘Neither of the answers are correct.’

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It should be ‘Neither of the answers is correct.’

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What grammatical concept does the sentence ‘Running, jumping, and swimming are fun activities.’ demonstrate?

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Parallelism

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Choose the correct sentence: A) The news are surprising. B) The news is surprising.

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B) The news is surprising.

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What is the comparative form of ‘bad’?

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True or False: ‘Either’ can be used with a plural verb.

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What is the purpose of the SAT grammar section?

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To assess a student’s understanding of standard written English.

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True or False: The SAT grammar section includes questions about punctuation.

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Fill in the blank: A common error in grammar is __________ agreement.
subject-verb
26
Which of the following is an example of a fragment? A) I enjoy reading. B) Because I enjoy reading.
B) Because I enjoy reading.
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What is a run-on sentence?
A sentence that incorrectly combines two or more independent clauses without proper punctuation or conjunctions.
28
Identify the error: She don't like apples.
The error is in the subject-verb agreement; it should be 'doesn't'.
29
True or False: The SAT allows the use of contractions in formal writing.
False
30
What is the correct form of this sentence? 'Each of the students have their own book.'
'Each of the students has their own book.'
31
Which sentence is correct? A) Everyone should bring their own lunch. B) Everyone should bring his or her own lunch.
B) Everyone should bring his or her own lunch.
32
What does the term 'parallel structure' refer to?
The use of the same grammatical structure in similar phrases or clauses.
33
True or False: Adverbs modify nouns.
False
34
What is the primary function of a conjunction?
To connect words, phrases, or clauses.
35
Fill in the blank: A __________ is a word that describes a noun.
adjective
36
Which of the following is an example of correct use of a semicolon? A) I have a big test tomorrow; I can't go out tonight. B) I have a big test tomorrow; and I can't go out tonight.
A) I have a big test tomorrow; I can't go out tonight.
37
Identify the error: Neither the teacher nor the students was ready.
The error is in the subject-verb agreement; it should be 'were'.
38
What is the difference between 'affect' and 'effect'?
'Affect' is a verb meaning to influence, while 'effect' is a noun meaning a result.
39
True or False: The SAT includes questions on sentence organization.
True
40
What is a misplaced modifier?
A word or phrase that is improperly separated from the word it modifies.
41
Choose the correct word: The committee made its decision based on the __________ of the evidence. A) validity B) validness
A) validity
42
What is the role of a pronoun in a sentence?
To replace a noun and avoid repetition.
43
Fill in the blank: An __________ clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought.
dependent
44
True or False: Sentence variety is important for effective writing.
True
45
Which of the following is an example of a compound sentence? A) I like tea. B) I like tea, and she likes coffee.
B) I like tea, and she likes coffee.
46
Identify the error: There is many reasons to study hard.
The error is in the subject-verb agreement; it should be 'are'.
47
What is an oxford comma?
A comma used before the conjunction in a list of three or more items.
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Fill in the blank: A __________ is a word that replaces a noun.
pronoun