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Proper Nouns

Specific names of things, people, or places.

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Common Nouns

General terms for things, people, or places.

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Concrete Nouns

Physical nouns perceived with the five senses.

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Abstract Nouns

Non-physical nouns representing ideas, qualities, or states.

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Collective Nouns

Nouns that refer to a group, e.g., family or crew.

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Subject

The noun that the sentence talks about or performs the action.

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Direct Object

The noun that receives the action of the verb.

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Indirect Object

The noun that indicates to whom or for whom the action is done.

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Predicate Nominative

A noun that renames or complements the subject after a linking verb.

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Object Complement

A noun that complements the direct object.

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Object of the Preposition

The noun that follows a preposition.

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Direct Address

A noun used to directly address someone, often set off by commas.

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Appositive

A noun that renames another noun to clarify or classify it.

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Personal Pronouns

Words that replace nouns, including subjective and objective forms.

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Demonstrative Pronouns

Pronouns that point to specific things (this, that, these, those).

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Possessive Pronouns

Pronouns that show ownership (mine, ours, yours, etc.).

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Interrogative Pronouns

Pronouns used to ask questions (what, which, who, etc.).

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Relative Pronouns

Pronouns that introduce relative clauses (which, that, who, whom).

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Adjective

A word that modifies or describes a noun or pronoun.

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Order of Adjectives

The sequence in which adjectives are placed before a noun.

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Adverb

A word that modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb.

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Preposition

A word that shows the relationship of a noun/pronoun to another word.

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Confusing Prepositions

Examples of prepositions that are often misused (in vs. with, etc.).

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Conjunctions

Words that join words or groups of words.

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Coordinating Conjunctions

Conjunctions that connect equal parts (FANBOYS).

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Correlative Conjunctions

Conjunctions used in pairs to connect related elements.

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Subordinating Conjunctions

Conjunctions that link dependent clauses to independent clauses.

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Participle

A verb form that can also function as an adjective.

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Gerund

The -ing form of a verb used as a noun.

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Infinitive

A verb form usually preceded by "to" that can function as a noun.

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Subject-Verb Agreement

The grammatical rule that subjects and verbs must agree in number.

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Singular Subject

Refers to one person or thing.

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Plural Subject

Refers to more than one person or thing.

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Collective Nouns

Nouns that can be singular or plural depending on context.

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Indefinite Pronouns

Pronouns that do not refer to a specific person or thing and can affect verb agreement.

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Compound Subjects

Subjects joined by "and" typically take a plural verb.

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Titles of Works

Treated as singular even if they appear plural.

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Expressions of Time, Money, and Distance

Typically treated as singular.

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Subject-Verb Agreement in Questions

The verb agrees with the subject, even if it follows the verb.

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Inverted Sentences

Ensure the verb agrees with the subject, even when the subject follows the verb.

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The book on the shelf (is, are) dusty.

  • Correct answer: is

  • Explanation: "The book" is singular, so it takes the singular verb "is."

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Each of the players (has, have) a unique skill.

  • Correct answer: has

  • Explanation: "Each" is singular and requires the singular verb "has."

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Neither the students nor the teacher (was, were) in the classroom.

  • Correct answer: was

  • Explanation: The verb agrees with the nearer subject "teacher," which is singular.

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A number of people (is, are) waiting for the bus.

  • Correct answer: are

  • Explanation: "A number of" is plural, so it takes the plural verb "are."

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The team (is, are) winning the game.

  • Correct answer: is

  • Explanation: "The team" is acting as a single unit, so it takes the singular verb "is."

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Everybody (was, were) excited about the trip.

  • Correct answer: was

  • Explanation: "Everybody" is a singular indefinite pronoun and takes the singular verb "was."

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The committee (has, have) made its decision.

  • Correct answer: has

  • Explanation: "The committee" is treated as a singular unit, so it takes the singular verb "has."

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Mathematics (provide, provides) essential knowledge for many careers.

  • Correct answer: provides

  • Explanation: "Mathematics" is singular and takes the singular verb "provides."

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The group of musicians (is, are) performing tonight.

  • Correct answer: is

  • Explanation: "The group" is treated as a singular unit, so it takes the singular verb "is."

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One-third of the cake (has, have) been eaten.

  • Correct answer: has

  • Explanation: "One-third" refers to a portion of a singular noun "cake," so it takes the singular verb "has."

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The scissors (is, are) on the table.

  • Correct answer: are

  • Explanation: "Scissors" is a plural noun and always takes a plural verb.

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The news (is, are) on at 6 PM.

  • Correct answer: is

  • Explanation: "News" is singular, so it takes the singular verb "is."

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The number of volunteers (is, are) increasing every year.

  • Correct answer: is

  • Explanation: "The number" is a singular phrase, so it takes the singular verb "is."

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Either the cat or the dogs (is, are) making noise.

  • Correct answer: are

  • Explanation: The verb agrees with the nearer subject "dogs," which is plural.

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The United States (call, calls) itself a land of opportunity.

  • Correct answer: calls

  • Explanation: "The United States" is treated as singular, so it takes the singular verb "calls."

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Many a student (has, have) struggled with this topic.

  • Correct answer: has

  • Explanation: "Many a" is a singular phrase, so it takes the singular verb "has."

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Both of the brothers (is, are) talented.

  • Correct answer: are

  • Explanation: "Both" is plural and takes the plural verb "are."

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Here (is, are) your books.

  • Correct answer: are

  • Explanation: The verb agrees with the subject "books," which is plural.

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The team (is, are) arguing among themselves.

  • Correct answer: are

  • Explanation: The focus is on the individual members of the team, so the plural verb "are" is correct.

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Neither of the answers (is, are) correct.

  • Correct answer: is

  • Explanation: "Neither" is singular and takes the singular verb "is."

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Twenty dollars (is, are) too much for this item.

  • Correct answer: is

  • Explanation: "Twenty dollars" is considered a singular amount, so it takes the singular verb "is."

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The pair of shoes (is, are) on sale.

  • Correct answer: is

  • Explanation: "Pair" is singular, so it takes the singular verb "is."

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Someone (has, have) left their bag here.

  • Correct answer: has

  • Explanation: "Someone" is singular, so it takes the singular verb "has."

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Several students (was, were) absent yesterday.

  • Correct answer: were

  • Explanation: "Several" is plural, so it takes the plural verb "were."

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The jury (was, were) divided in their opinions.

  • Correct answer: were

  • Explanation: The focus is on the individual members of the jury, so the plural verb "were" is correct.

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The crowd (is, are) cheering loudly.

  • Correct answer: is

  • Explanation: "The crowd" is acting as a single unit, so it takes the singular verb "is."

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Bread and butter (is, are) my favorite breakfast.

  • Correct answer: is

  • Explanation: "Bread and butter" is considered a singular unit, so it takes the singular verb "is."

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Five kilometers (is, are) a long distance to run.

  • Correct answer: is

  • Explanation: "Five kilometers" is considered a singular distance, so it takes the singular verb "is."

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None of the children (was, were) hurt.

  • Correct answer: were

  • Explanation: "None" can be singular or plural depending on the context. Here, "children" is plural, so the verb should be plural "were."

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The bouquet of flowers (is, are) beautiful.

  • Correct answer: is

  • Explanation: "Bouquet" is singular, so it takes the singular verb "is."

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A lot of information (is, are) available online.

  • Correct answer: is

  • Explanation: "Information" is uncountable and singular, so it takes the singular verb "is."

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Neither the manager nor the employees (was, were) satisfied.

  • Correct answer: were

  • Explanation: The verb agrees with the nearer subject "employees," which is plural.

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The audience (was, were) clapping enthusiastically.

  • Correct answer: were

  • Explanation: The focus is on the individual members of the audience, so the plural verb "were" is correct.

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There (is, are) many reasons to be happy.

  • Correct answer: are

  • Explanation: The verb agrees with the subject "reasons," which is plural.

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A variety of options (is, are) available.

  • Correct answer: are

  • Explanation: "Options" is plural, so it takes the plural verb "are."

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The committee (is, are) planning the event.

  • Correct answer: is

  • Explanation: "The committee" is acting as a single unit, so it takes the singular verb "is."

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The furniture (is, are) being delivered tomorrow.

  • Correct answer: is

  • Explanation: "Furniture" is uncountable and singular, so it takes the singular verb "is."

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Each of the books (is, are) interesting.

  • Correct answer: is

  • Explanation: "Each" is singular and takes the singular verb "is."

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The scissors (has, have) been misplaced.

  • Correct answer: have

  • Explanation: "Scissors" is a plural noun and always takes a plural verb.

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Every one of the students (has, have) completed the test.

  • Correct answer: has

  • Explanation: "Every one" is singular, so it takes the singular verb "has."

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The police (was, were) called to the scene.

  • Correct answer: were

  • Explanation: "Police" is plural, so it takes the plural verb "were."

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One of the students (has, have) a question.

  • Correct answer: has

  • Explanation: "One" is singular and takes the singular verb "has."

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The data (is, are) being analyzed.

  • Correct answer: are

  • Explanation: "Data" is treated as a plural noun in formal usage, so it takes the plural verb "are."

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The majority of the audience (was, were) enjoying the show.

  • Correct answer: was

  • Explanation: "Majority" is singular when it refers to a group acting as a whole, so it takes the singular verb "was."

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All of the equipment (is, are) functioning properly.

  • Correct answer: is

  • Explanation: "Equipment" is uncountable and singular, so it takes the singular verb "is."

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The teacher, along with the students, (is, are) attending the seminar.

  • Correct answer: is

  • Explanation: The main subject is "teacher," which is singular, so the verb should be singular "is."

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The flowers or the tree (need, needs) to be watered.

  • Correct answer: needs

  • Explanation: The verb agrees with the nearer subject "tree," which is singular.

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Everyone (was, were) pleased with the outcome.

  • Correct answer: was

  • Explanation: "Everyone" is singular and takes the singular verb "was."

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The staff (is, are) working late tonight.

  • Correct answer: is

  • Explanation: "Staff" is acting as a single unit, so it takes the singular verb "is."

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<p>A series of lectures (is, are) scheduled for next week.</p>

A series of lectures (is, are) scheduled for next week.

  • Correct answer: is

  • Explanation: "Series" is singular, so it takes the singular verb "is."

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