Grammar & Conventions Review

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What is the past tense of 'write'?

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was written

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When should you use 'apply' instead of 'applies'?

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Use 'apply' when referring to multiple subjects, as in 'A number of students apply.'

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What verb form should be used with 'Either...or...' constructions?

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Use a singular verb, as in 'Either James or Maria has an iPhone.'

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What is the correct past tense form of 'increase'?

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increased

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What verb form should be used for future actions?

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Use 'will' + base form of the verb, as in 'will speak.'

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Define subject-verb agreement.

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Subject-verb agreement means the subject and verb must agree in number (singular or plural).

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What is the difference between 'a number of' and 'the number of'?

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'A number of' is plural and takes a plural verb; 'the number of' is singular and takes a singular verb.

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What is the present tense form of 'speak'?

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speaks

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What is the rule for using 'has' and 'have'?

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Use 'has' with singular subjects and 'have' with plural subjects.

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What is the correct form of the verb in a passive voice sentence?

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Use 'to be' + past participle, as in 'was written.'