7 terms with examples.
Study with flashcards| Term / pattern | Meaning / method | Example |
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| Subject–verb agreement | Match the verb to the grammatical subject, not a nearby word in a describing phrase. | “The box of markers is open” uses is because box is singular. |
| Sentence boundary | A complete independent clause needs an appropriate boundary when joined to another. | “The rain stopped; we began the walk” joins two complete clauses with a semicolon. |
| Pronoun reference | A pronoun must identify the intended antecedent clearly. | If Maya gives Noor her notebook, replace her with the owner’s name when ownership is ambiguous. |
| Modifier placement | Place a describing phrase next to what it describes. | “Walking to the gate, Len saw a fox” identifies Len as the walker; “Walking to the gate, a fox was seen” does not. |
| Transition relationship | Choose a connector for the logical link between ideas. | However introduces a contrast; therefore introduces a consequence. Formal tone alone cannot decide between them. |
| Paragraph relevance | A sentence should help develop the paragraph’s stated purpose. | In an explanation of how mulch retains moisture, a sentence about favorite flowers may be an unrelated digression. |
| No change or no error | Retain correct writing when the task explicitly offers that response; do not invent an error. | “Each student has a pass” already agrees. A plural noun elsewhere would not justify replacing has with have. |
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