Negative Wh-question
What is the structure for forming a negative Wh-question with a main verb?
Wh-word (Why) + negative form of do + subject + main verb
This type of phrase consists of a group of words that describe a noun or pronoun and usually includes a participle.
Adjective phrase
This type of verb is typically found in a non-finite clause following rather than.
Gerund or infinitive
This is the structure of a passive infinitive.
to be + past participle
What is the purpose of correlative conjunctions like neither...nor and both...and?
To connect two equal elements in a sentence
Negative Wh-questions in the present tense are often used for this purpose.
To make a suggestion
What is the adjective phrase in the sentence "The book placed on the table is mine”?
Placed on the table
In the sentence "He chose to walk rather than take a taxi," the structure "take a taxi" is this kind of clause.
Non-finite clause
Identify the passive infinitive in the sentence: "The documents need to be signed before the meeting."
to be signed
Choose the correct sentence:
A) Neither Sarah or Mark was present.
B) Neither Sarah nor Mark was present.
B) Neither Sarah nor Mark was present
This tense of do is used to express annoyance, criticism, or that something was wrong.
Past tense
An adjective phrase must always be placed in this position relative to the noun it modifies.
After the noun
True or False: The phrase rather than can be followed by both infinitives and gerunds.
True
True or False: Passive infinitives can replace active infinitives when the focus is on the action rather than the doer.
True
Rewrite using neither...nor: "John doesn’t like pizza. John doesn’t like pasta."
John likes neither pizza nor pasta.
What does the sentence "Why didn’t you invite me?" express?
Annoyance or criticism
A reduced relative clause is formed by removing these two elements from a relative clause.
The relative pronoun and the verb "to be"
Rewrite this sentence using rather than: "She decided not to drive. She took the bus."
She decided to take the bus rather than drive
In which situation would you use a passive infinitive instead of an active one?
When the focus is on the action or result rather than the doer
Complete the sentence: "She is interested in _____ traveling abroad _____ working in an international company.
both...and
Rewrite this past tense question in the present tense: "Why didn’t she call me?"
Why doesn’t she call me?
Identify the adjective phrase in the sentence: "She adopted a dog abandoned by its owner."
Abandoned by its owner
The difference between "rather than taking" and "rather than to take" depends on this grammatical factor.
Whether the verb (before the non-finite clause) is in gerund or infinitive form
Convert this sentence using a passive infinitive: "People believe her to have written the book."
She is believed to have written the book
Correct the error: "Both the manager nor the employees agreed on the decision."
Both the manager and the employees agreed on the decision.