Grammar Practice 1

Front

What is the correct form of 'its' in the sentence: 'The dog chased ___ tail.'?

Back

The correct form is 'its'. 'It's' is a contraction for 'it is', while 'its' is a possessive pronoun.

Front

Where should the comma go in the sentence: 'He signed a tennis ball for her yet he didn't ask her to dinner.'?

Back

The comma should go before 'yet'.

Front

What is the difference between 'lose' and 'loose'?

Back

'Lose' means to misplace or not win, while 'loose' means not tight or free.

Front

How do you form the superlative of 'popular'?

Back

The superlative form is 'most popular'.

Front

What is the present perfect tense?

Back

The present perfect tense describes an action that has been completed at some point in the past and is relevant to the present. Example: 'I have finished my homework.'

Front

What is a compound sentence?

Back

A compound sentence contains at least two independent clauses joined by a conjunction.

Front

What is the purpose of a comma in a sentence?

Back

A comma is used to indicate a pause between parts of a sentence or to separate items in a list.

Front

What is a possessive pronoun?

Back

A possessive pronoun shows ownership. Examples include 'his', 'her', 'its', 'our', and 'their'.

Front

What is the difference between 'there', 'their', and 'they're'?

Back

'There' refers to a place, 'their' shows possession, and 'they're' is a contraction for 'they are'.

Front

What is an independent clause?

Back

An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a sentence because it expresses a complete thought.