i want to study "grammar" for the new "SAT" or "parallelism" "subject verb agreement"

Question 1

What is the definition of subject-verb agreement?

Answer 1

Subject-verb agreement means that the subject and verb in a sentence must agree in number, meaning both must be singular or both must be plural.

Question 2

True or False: A singular subject takes a plural verb.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Fill in the blank: In the sentence ‘The dog ____ barking,’ the correct verb form is _____.

Answer 3

is

Question 4

What is parallelism in grammar?

Answer 4

Parallelism is the use of similar structures in two or more clauses or sentences to create balance and clarity.

Question 5

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

Answer 5

are

Question 6

True or False: Collective nouns always take a singular verb.

Answer 6

False

Question 7

What is an example of a collective noun?

Answer 7

Team, group, committee

Question 8

Fill in the blank: ‘Each of the players ____ a chance to win.’ The correct verb form is _____.

Answer 8

has

Question 9

What is the rule for subject-verb agreement when using ‘either/or’ or ‘neither/nor’?

Answer 9

The verb agrees with the noun closest to it.

Question 10

True or False: ‘Everyone are invited to the party.’ is grammatically correct.

Answer 10

False

Question 11

Complete the sentence: ‘The committee _____ (decide) on the new policy.’ The correct verb form is _____.

Answer 11

decides

Question 12

What is the primary purpose of using parallel structure in writing?

Answer 12

To improve clarity and readability.

Question 13

Identify the error: ‘She likes dancing, to swim, and biking.’

Answer 13

The items in the list should be parallel: ‘She likes dancing, swimming, and biking.’

Question 14

Fill in the blank: ‘The flock of birds ____ flying south for the winter.’ The correct verb form is _____.

Answer 14

is

Question 15

What is the correct verb form for this sentence: ‘A bouquet of flowers ____ on the table.’?

Answer 15

is

Question 16

True or False: ‘The data is conclusive.’ is an example of subject-verb agreement.

Answer 16

True

Question 17

What is an example of incorrect parallelism?

Answer 17

‘He enjoys reading, to jog, and swimming.’

Question 18

Choose the correct form: ‘Neither the cat nor the dogs _____ in the yard.’

Answer 18

are

Question 19

What should you ensure when writing lists in a sentence?

Answer 19

All items should be in the same grammatical form.

Question 20

Fill in the blank: ‘Each student must turn in _____ assignment by Friday.’

Answer 20

his or her

Question 21

Choose the correct sentence: ‘The books on the shelf is new.’ or ‘The books on the shelf are new.’

Answer 21

The books on the shelf are new.

Question 22

True or False: ‘The committee have made their decision.’ is grammatically correct.

Answer 22

False

Question 23

What is the correct form of the verb in this sentence: ‘The team _____ winning the championship.’?

Answer 23

is

Question 24

Complete the sentence: ‘The teacher, along with her students, _____ going on a field trip.’ The correct verb form is _____.

Answer 24

is

Question 25

True or False: 'Many a student have passed the exam.' is correct.

Answer 25

False

Question 26

Identify the error: 'He likes to run, swimming, and to bike.'

Answer 26

Inconsistent forms; should be 'He likes to run, to swim, and to bike.'

Question 27

What is an example of proper parallel structure?

Answer 27

'She likes reading, writing, and dancing.'

Question 28

Fill in the blank: 'None of the information ____ accurate.' The correct verb form is _____.

Answer 28

is

Question 29

What verb form should be used with the subject 'a pair of shoes'?

Answer 29

is

Question 30

True or False: 'The jury have reached a verdict.' is correct.

Answer 30

False

Question 31

Choose the correct form: 'Each of the players _____ their own jersey.'

Answer 31

has