Pass Check: Spelling, Punctuation & Grammar
Word classes, sentence types and punctuation rules examiners check.
Subordinate clause
A clause with a subject and verb that cannot stand alone, e.g. 'because it was raining'.
Modal verb
A verb showing possibility or necessity, e.g. 'might', 'must', 'could'.
Fronted adverbial
An adverbial phrase placed before the main clause, followed by a comma, e.g. 'Slowly, she opened the door.'
Complex sentence
A sentence made of one main clause and at least one subordinate clause.
Quick check
Mixed quiz
1. Which sentence maintains parallel structure?
2. What is the impact of shifting from third to second person?
3. Identify the adjective in: 'The tense silence filled the hall.'?
4. Which needs a capital?
5. Which sentence uses 'their', 'there' and 'they're' correctly?
6. Which sentence uses a colon correctly?
7. Which sentence uses 'whom' correctly?
8. Which sentence is in the passive voice?