Mastering Writing Conventions Flashcard - April

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What is subject-verb agreement?

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Subject-verb agreement means that the subject and verb in a sentence must match in number (singular or plural). For example, 'The team is winning' (singular) vs. 'The players are winning' (plural).

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What is the past perfect tense?

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The past perfect tense describes an action that was completed before another action in the past. It is formed using 'had' + past participle. Example: 'She had finished her homework before dinner.'

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What is the correct form of the comparative adjective?

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The comparative form of an adjective is used to compare two things. For example, 'taller' is the comparative form of 'tall.' Example: 'She is taller than her brother.'

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What is the future perfect tense?

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The future perfect tense describes an action that will be completed before a specific point in the future. It is formed using 'will have' + past participle. Example: 'I will have completed the project by Friday.'

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What is the correct form of the verb in conditional sentences?

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In conditional sentences, the past perfect form is used in the 'if' clause to indicate a hypothetical situation. Example: 'If she had gone to the store, she would have bought the ingredients.'

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence consists of a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought. Example: 'The dog barks.'

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence contains two independent clauses joined by a conjunction. Example: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'

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What is a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence contains an independent clause and at least one dependent clause. Example: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk.'

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What is an adjective?

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An adjective is a word that describes or modifies a noun. Example: 'The tall building is impressive.'

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What is a verb?

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A verb is a word that expresses an action or state of being. Example: 'run,' 'is,' 'jump.'