Usage B Flashcards
0
Q
What is the difference between the words “between” and “among”?
A
between: 2 things
among: 3 or more things
1
Q
What do you do when writing an address?
A
separate each line with commas
• 1140 Main Street
Angus, Nebraska, 68921
2
Q
Why is the following sentence grammatically incorrect?
“We didn’t have none left.”
A
You cannot have a double negative in a sentence. Two negatives cross out each other.
3
Q
What is the difference between the words “good” and “well”
A
good: adjective (describer)
well: adverb (modifier)
4
Q
When listing actions, what must they agree in?
A
must agree in tense
5
Q
When do you quote a piece of work and when do you underline it?
A
short pieces are quoted and longer pieces are underlined
