Basic English Grammar

Front

What is the past tense of 'to be' for plural subjects?

Back

Were

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CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Front

What type of sentence gives a command or instruction?

Back

Imperative

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.K.1D

Front

What auxiliary verb is used in the Present Perfect Tense?

Back

Have/has

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CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1B

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Front

What is the tag question for 'It is Sandra's birthday today'?

Back

isn't it?

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CCSS.L.5.2C

Front

Identify the adverb of manner in the sentence: 'U.S. fans will watch hopefully.'

Back

Hopefully

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CCSS.L.3.1A

Front

What is the definition of an auxiliary verb?

Back

An auxiliary verb is a verb used in forming the tenses, moods, and voices of other verbs.

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1B

Front

What is the difference between 'do' and 'does'?

Back

'Do' is used with plural subjects and 'I/you', while 'does' is used with singular third-person subjects.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

Front

What is an exclamatory sentence?

Back

An exclamatory sentence expresses strong emotion and ends with an exclamation mark.

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.K.1D

Front

What is the function of an adverb in a sentence?

Back

An adverb modifies a verb, an adjective, or another adverb, often indicating manner, place, time, or degree.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

Front

What is the structure of a simple present tense sentence?

Back

Subject + base form of the verb (add 's' or 'es' for third-person singular).

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CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D