I want to study grammar for the SAT or "paralelism", "subject verb agreement" Flashcards
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What is parallelism in grammar?
Parallelism is the use of similar grammatical structures in a series or list to create balance and clarity.
True or False: In parallelism, all items in a list must have the same grammatical form.
True
Fill in the blank: Parallelism enhances writing by improving ____ and ____.
clarity, readability
Which of the following sentences is parallel? A) She likes hiking, swimming, and to ride bicycles. B) She likes hiking, swimming, and biking.
B) She likes hiking, swimming, and biking.
Identify the error: ‘To read, writing, and to jog are my hobbies.’
The items are not parallel; it should be ‘Reading, writing, and jogging.’
What is subject-verb agreement?
Subject-verb agreement means that the subject of a sentence must match its verb in number (singular or plural).
True or False: A singular subject takes a plural verb.
False
Fill in the blank: In the sentence ‘The dog ____ running fast,’ the correct verb form is _____.
is, running
Choose the correct verb: ‘The team ____ winning the game.’ (is/are)
is
What should you do if a subject is separated from its verb by a phrase?
Ensure the verb still agrees with the main subject, not the noun in the phrase.
True or False: Collective nouns can be singular or plural depending on the context.
True
Identify the error: ‘The group of students are going to the museum.’
It should be ‘The group of students is going to the museum.’
What is an example of a compound subject?
A compound subject consists of two or more subjects joined by a conjunction, e.g., ‘Tom and Jerry.’
Fill in the blank: In a compound subject, the verb must agree with the ____.
compound subject
Which of the following sentences is correct? A) Neither the teacher nor the students was ready. B) Neither the teacher nor the students were ready.
A) Neither the teacher nor the students was ready.
What is the rule for subjects joined by ‘or’ or ‘nor’?
The verb agrees with the part of the subject closest to it.
True or False: When using ‘each’ or ‘every’, the verb is always singular.
True
What is an example of a sentence that demonstrates parallelism?
She enjoys reading, writing, and painting.
Fill in the blank: The sentence ‘He is not only a great athlete, but also a fantastic ____.’ needs a ____.
musician, noun
What is the difference between a singular and plural subject?
A singular subject refers to one person or thing, while a plural subject refers to two or more.
Choose the correct verb: ‘A bouquet of flowers ____ on the table.’ (sit/sits)
sits
Identify the error: ‘The committee have made their decision.’
It should be ‘The committee has made its decision.’
What is the purpose of using parallel structure in writing?
To make the writing more effective and easier to understand.
Fill in the blank: In a list, all items should be in the same ____.
form
