"SAT" and "Review subject verb agreement" and "Place modificas close on the wprds the modify" Flashcards
(25 cards)
What does SAT stand for?
Scholastic Assessment Test
True or False: The SAT includes an essay section.
True
Fill in the blank: Subject-verb agreement means that the subject and verb must agree in __________.
number
What is the purpose of the SAT?
To assess a student’s readiness for college.
In the sentence ‘The group of students are studying’, is the subject-verb agreement correct? (Yes/No)
No
Multiple Choice: Which of the following sentences is correct? A) The team play well. B) The team plays well. C) The team playing well.
B) The team plays well.
True or False: Modifiers should be placed far from the words they modify.
False
What is a common error in subject-verb agreement?
Using a plural verb with a singular subject.
Fill in the blank: In the sentence ‘The cat and the dog __________ (to be) friends’, the correct verb form is ‘are’.
are
What is the effect of misplaced modifiers in a sentence?
They can create confusion or ambiguity.
Multiple Choice: Identify the correct form of the verb in this sentence: ‘Neither the teacher nor the students __________ (was/were) present.’
were
What is the rule for subject-verb agreement with collective nouns?
Collective nouns can take singular or plural verbs depending on the context.
True or False: ‘Every student and teacher were present’ is an example of correct subject-verb agreement.
False
Fill in the blank: Modifiers should be placed __________ to the words they modify.
close
Short Answer: Why is it important to ensure subject-verb agreement?
It maintains clarity and grammatical correctness in writing.
What is the correct subject-verb agreement in the sentence: ‘The list of items __________ (is/are) on the table’?
is
Multiple Choice: Which sentence has correct subject-verb agreement? A) The books is on the shelf. B) The books are on the shelf. C) The books was on the shelf.
B) The books are on the shelf.
True or False: Modifiers can be placed anywhere in a sentence without affecting meaning.
False
Fill in the blank: A modifier that is too far from the word it modifies is considered __________.
misplaced
What should you check for when reviewing subject-verb agreement?
Ensure the subject and verb match in number.
Short Answer: How can you correct a misplaced modifier?
Reposition the modifier closer to the word it modifies.
What is the correct verb form for the sentence: ‘Either the cat or the dogs __________ (is/are) outside’?
are
Multiple Choice: Which sentence is correct? A) Everyone have a book. B) Everyone has a book. C) Everyone are having books.
B) Everyone has a book.
True or False: ‘Many a student has passed the exam’ is an example of correct subject-verb agreement.
True