Clark's Grammar Flashcard 16 Shortened

Front

What is the past perfect tense of 'begin'?

Back

had begun

Front

What does the metaphor 'the dismissal bell was music to his ears' mean?

Back

He was happy that it was dismissal time.

Front

Choose the correct word: The sign post is a _____ fixture next to the sidewalk.

Back

stationary

Front

What is the comparative adjective for 'intelligent'?

Back

more intelligent

Front

What is the best transition for 'I love outdoor sports. ______, I love Friday night football games!'?

Back

Especially

Front

Define past perfect tense.

Back

A verb tense used to indicate that an action was completed before another took place.

Front

What is a metaphor?

Back

A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

Front

What is the difference between 'stationary' and 'stationery'?

Back

'Stationary' means not moving; 'stationery' refers to writing materials.

Front

What is a comparative adjective?

Back

An adjective that compares two things, often ending in '-er' or using 'more'.

Front

What is the purpose of a transition word?

Back

To connect ideas and help the flow of writing.