Grammar & Conventions Review

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What is the present perfect tense?

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The present perfect tense is used to describe actions that occurred at an unspecified time in the past or that started in the past and continue to the present. Example: 'I have eaten.'

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When do we use 'is' in a sentence?

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We use 'is' as a linking verb in the present tense to describe a singular subject. Example: 'She is happy.'

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What is the simple present tense?

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The simple present tense is used to describe habitual actions or general truths. Example: 'He plays soccer every Saturday.'

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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 agree in number. Example: 'The dog barks' (singular) vs. 'The dogs bark' (plural).

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What is the difference between 'has played' and 'is playing'?

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'Has played' indicates an action completed in the past with relevance to the present, while 'is playing' indicates an action currently happening.

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What does 'neither' mean in a sentence?

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'Neither' is used to indicate that not one of two options is true or applicable. Example: 'Neither of the answers is correct.'

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What is the function of the verb 'to be'?

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The verb 'to be' serves as a linking verb that connects the subject to a subject complement, indicating existence or state. Example: 'They are students.'

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What is the future tense?

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The future tense describes actions that will happen at a later time. Example: 'She will go to the store tomorrow.'

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What is an action verb?

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An action verb expresses physical or mental action. Example: 'run,' 'think,' 'jump.'

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What is a linking verb?

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A linking verb connects the subject of a sentence to a subject complement that describes or identifies it. Example: 'The soup tastes delicious.'