Question

Match the terms to their definitions. 1. a change in the form of a word affirmative 2. verb form used for factual statements infinitive 3. uninflected verb form double negative 4. positive statement inflection 5. unacceptable usage indicative

Answer 1

Inflection: 1. a change in form of a word

Step-by-step explanation:

It occurs, for example, by adding a letter to a word: car + s= cars

Answer:

Indicative: 2. verb form used for factual statements.

Step-by-step explanation:

It is the mood of the verb used in statements and questions. "They studied at home". The verb studied is in the Indicative form.

Answer:

Infinitive: 3. Uninflected verb form

Step-by-step explanation:

Infinitive is basic form of a verb. "She has to go" , go is the infinitive.

Answer:

Affirmative: 4. positive statement

Step-by-step explanation:

It is related to a statment that shows agreement. An affirmative answer.

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Double Negative: 5. unacceptable usage

Step-by-step explanation:

In Standard English, It is wrong to use two negatives in the same clause:

We don't know nobody there. Correct: We don't know anybody there.

Answer 2

Match the person to his or her description.

#1: A change in the form of a word - Inflection

#2: verb form used for factual statements - Indicative

#3: uninflected verb form - Infinitive

#4: positive statement - Affirmative

#5: unacceptable usage - negative

I hope it helps, Regards.