Grammar rules and sentence correction patterns tested on the GMAT verbal section.
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- When a compound subject is joined by 'and', what verb form is used?
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Use a plural verb, because the subject is plural.- What verb form does a collective noun take (committee, team, group)?
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A singular verb, because a collective noun is treated as one unit.- When joined by 'or' or 'nor', should a compound subject agree with the singular or plural part?
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The verb agrees with the subject nearest to it.- Do intervening phrases between subject and verb affect subject-verb agreement?
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No, the verb must still agree with the true subject, not the intervening phrase.- A pronoun must agree with its antecedent in what two ways?
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Number (singular or plural) and person (first, second, or third).- What error occurs when a pronoun does not clearly refer to one specific noun?
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Ambiguous pronoun reference, which makes the sentence unclear.- What is required for words in a list or series to create a clear sentence?
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Parallel structure, meaning they must have the same grammatical form.- What grammatical error occurs when items connected by correlative conjunctions like 'either...or' have different forms?
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Faulty parallelism or lack of parallel structure.- What is a dangling modifier?
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A modifier that does not clearly or logically modify any word in the sentence, leaving the intended subject unclear.- What is a misplaced modifier?
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A modifier placed away from the word it is intended to describe, creating confusion or unintended meaning.- Should verb tenses stay consistent when describing events at the same time?
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Yes, verb tenses must be consistent when events occur in the same time frame.- What mood should be used for a hypothetical or contrary-to-fact condition?
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The subjunctive mood, often using 'were' instead of 'was'.- Which verbs typically require a gerund (verb-ing form) rather than an infinitive?
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Verbs like 'enjoy', 'consider', 'finish', 'avoid', and 'recommend' typically take gerunds.- Which verbs typically require an infinitive (to + verb) rather than a gerund?
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Verbs like 'want', 'attempt', 'decide', 'aim', and 'refuse' typically take infinitives.- Is active voice or passive voice preferred in standard writing?
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Active voice is generally preferred because it is clearer and more direct.
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