GED Grammar Full Flashcard

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What is the least effective way to express fear in writing?

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Using phrases like 'very scared' or 'scared a lot' can be less effective. A more concise expression is preferred.

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Identify the incorrect verb form in the sentence: 'She will goes to the store.'

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The correct form is 'go' instead of 'goes'.

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What is the most effective way to describe running quickly?

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The phrase 'ran quickly' is more effective than 'ran quick'.

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What punctuation error is present in the sentence: 'The cinema was sold out, we watched a movie on TV.'?

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This sentence is a comma splice; it should be separated by a semicolon or a conjunction.

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Identify the correct sentence structure: 'I don't know where is my phone.'

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The correct structure is 'I don't know where my phone is.'

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What is a comma splice?

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A comma splice occurs when two independent clauses are joined by a comma without a coordinating conjunction.

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What is the difference between 'affect' and 'effect'?

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'Affect' is a verb meaning to influence, while 'effect' is a noun meaning the result of a change.

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What is the rule for subject-verb agreement?

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The subject and verb must agree in number; singular subjects take singular verbs, and plural subjects take plural verbs.

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What is an example of a dangling modifier?

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'Running down the street, the dog was spotted by the boy.' (The modifier 'running down the street' incorrectly modifies 'the dog'.)

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What is the purpose of using active voice in writing?

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Active voice makes sentences clearer and more direct by placing the subject before the verb.