Identifying Sentence Errors and Improving Sentences Flashcard

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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 dog barks' (singular) vs. 'The dogs bark' (plural).

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What is a common error in sentence structure?

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A common error is a subject-verb disagreement, such as saying 'The team are winning' instead of 'The team is winning.'

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What does it mean to improve a sentence?

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Improving a sentence means making it clearer, more concise, or grammatically correct, often by changing words or structure.

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What is a fragment in a sentence?

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A fragment is an incomplete sentence that lacks a main clause, such as 'Although I like ice cream.'

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What is a run-on sentence?

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A run-on sentence occurs when two or more independent clauses are joined without proper punctuation or conjunctions.

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What is the purpose of punctuation in sentences?

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Punctuation helps clarify meaning, indicate pauses, and separate ideas within sentences.

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What is the difference between 'who' and 'whom'?

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'Who' is used as a subject, while 'whom' is used as an object in a sentence.

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What is an example of a possessive noun?

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An example of a possessive noun is 'the dog's bone,' indicating that the bone belongs to the dog.

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What is the role of adjectives in a sentence?

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Adjectives describe or modify nouns, providing more detail, such as 'the red apple'.

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What is a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects clauses or sentences, such as 'and,' 'but,' or 'or.'