Practice Grammar Essentials & Sentence Structure (5) - Module 5: Grammar Essentials & Sentence Structure

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Question 1.
Identify if the following sentence has correct subject-verb agreement: 'The dog run fast.'
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Look at whether the verb matches the singular subject.
Question 2.
What is the correct form: 'He ___ (go) to school.'
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Think about if 'he' is singular or plural.
3Question 3.
What does subject-verb agreement require?
- The subject and object must match
- The subject and verb must match
- The verb must be plural
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Think about how you would describe a group or a single item.
4Question 4.
Direct speech involves quoting someone's words exactly.
- True
- False
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Recall how direct speech is written in sentences.
Question 5.
Analyze the sentence: 'Neither the workers nor the manager was present.' Is this correct, and why?
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Remember to check the nearest subject when using 'neither/nor.'
Question 6.
Convert the following direct speech to indirect: 'They said, 'We are ready to go.' Is there any change needed?
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Remember to look for pronouns and tense changes.

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