Revise & Edit Flashcard 1

Front

What is the correct preposition to use in the sentence: 'The trees looked magical with their branches covered ___ snow.'?

Back

with

Front

What is the correct preposition to use in the sentence: 'Then I walked down the snowy sidewalk to the front gate ___ the park.'?

Back

of

Front

What is the correct word to replace 'During' in the sentence: 'During the snowstorm ended, I decided to go for a walk in the park.'?

Back

After

Front

Which sentence uses commas correctly?

Back

Since I was absent on Tuesday, I have a lot of make-up work to do.

Front

What is the correct verb form to complete the sentence: 'Danial and Hashim ___________ flying their kites when it started to rain.'?

Back

were

Front

What is the purpose of using commas in a sentence?

Back

To separate elements in a list, to indicate a pause, or to clarify meaning.

Front

What is a compound sentence?

Back

A sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a conjunction.

Front

What is the difference between 'affect' and 'effect'?

Back

'Affect' is a verb meaning to influence, while 'effect' is a noun meaning the result of a change.

Front

What is the role of conjunctions in a sentence?

Back

Conjunctions connect words, phrases, or clauses.

Front

What is a subject in a sentence?

Back

The subject is the part of the sentence that tells who or what the sentence is about.