Which of the following describes what it means when subjects and verbs agree?(1 point)
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They are not separated by interrupting words.
They are not separated by interrupting words.
They have the same ending.
They have the same ending.
They are both singular or both plural.
They are both singular or both plural.
They describe the same things
They are both singular or both plural.
Which sentence uses correct subject-verb agreement?(1 point)
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The cat carefully steps across the fence.
The cat carefully steps across the fence.
My teachers often gives homework on the weekend.
My teachers often gives homework on the weekend.
The clouds swiftly moves across the sky.
The clouds swiftly moves across the sky.
My brother always want to cook dinner
The cat carefully steps across the fence.
Use the sentence to answer the question.
The sailboat with the yellow stripes on its sails drifted across the lake.
Which of the following is the subject of the sentence?
(1 point)
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lake
lake
sailboat
sailboat
sails
sails
stripes
sailboat
Which sentence displays correct subject-verb agreement?(1 point)
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The actors in the play returns to take another bow.
The actors in the play returns to take another bow.
The people in the audience stand as the show ends.
The people in the audience stand as the show ends.
The helpers working behind the stage comes out, too!
The helpers working behind the stage comes out, too!
The dialogue spoken by the actors make the crowd roar with laughter.
The people in the audience stand as the show ends.
Which of the following describes a gerund and how it functions in a sentence?(1 point)
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A gerund is a verb ending in -ing that functions as a verb in a sentence.
A gerund is a verb ending in -ing that functions as a verb in a sentence.
A gerund is a noun that functions as the subject of a sentence.
A gerund is a noun that functions as the subject of a sentence.
A gerund is a noun that functions as the direct object receiving the action in a sentence.
A gerund is a noun that functions as the direct object receiving the action in a sentence.
A gerund is a verb ending in -ing that functions as a noun in a sentence.
A gerund is a verb ending in -ing that functions as a noun in a sentence.
Which sentence includes a gerund?(1 point)
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Nash has been swimming since he was five years old.
Nash has been swimming since he was five years old.
Swimming in the gulf is Finn's favorite summer activity.
Swimming in the gulf is Finn's favorite summer activity.
Graham learned to dive at the community swimming pool.
Graham learned to dive at the community swimming pool.
While swimming at the beach, Harper found a starfish.
Swimming in the gulf is Finn's favorite summer activity.
Use the sentence to answer the question
Traveling offers the opportunity to meet new people and experience exciting cultures.
How is the gerund functioning?
(1 point)
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It is the subject of the sentence.
It is the subject of the sentence.
It describes the action of the subject.
It describes the action of the subject.
It receives the action of the verb.
It receives the action of the verb.
It modifies a noun in the sentence.
It is the subject of the sentence.
Which sentence includes a gerund?(1 point)
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I am running a marathon this weekend.
I am running a marathon this weekend.
A healthy breakfast of steaming hot biscuits is served.
A healthy breakfast of steaming hot biscuits is served.
The runners are lacing up their shoes.
The runners are lacing up their shoes.
My family is impressed by my cooking.
My family is impressed by my cooking.
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Which word is the past tense of an irregular verb?(1 point)
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hidden
hidden
aimed
aimed
squawked
squawked
tapped
aimed
Use the sentence to answer the question.
There is a walking path that leads from the middle school to the high school.
Which participle functions as an adjective?
(1 point)
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is
is
walking
walking
leads
leads
path
walking
Which sentence contains a participle functioning as a verb?(1 point)
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David brought coloring books to the restaurant.
David brought coloring books to the restaurant.
The blinking sign warns drivers of a sharp curve ahead.
The blinking sign warns drivers of a sharp curve ahead.
The students are waiting for the bus.
The students are waiting for the bus.
Mateo will only eat cooked carrots.
Mateo will only eat cooked carrots.
Which sentence contains a participle functioning as an adjective?(1 point)
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Katrina is wandering around the school looking for her brother.
Katrina is wandering around the school looking for her brother.
Mr. Wallace is meeting the principal to discuss the exam schedule.
Mr. Wallace is meeting the principal to discuss the exam schedule.
The swimming pool in my neighborhood is closed for the winter.
The swimming pool in my neighborhood is closed for the winter.
The teacher is grading papers at her desk.
The swimming pool in my neighborhood is closed for the winter.
Which sentence includes a dependent clause?(1 point)
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The package was heavy.
The package was heavy.
Today is her 16th birthday.
Today is her 16th birthday.
She smiled as she opened the package.
She smiled as she opened the package.
It was a fancy hat!
It was a fancy hat!
She smiled as she opened the package.
Which option means “a group of words that has a subject and a predicate and is a complete sentence?”(1 point)
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prepositional phrase
prepositional phrase
dependent clause
dependent clause
noun phrase
noun phrase
independent clause
independent clause
Which sentence begins with a dependent clause?(1 point)
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My dad is looking for his shoes while our dog is burying them in the garden.
My dad is looking for his shoes while our dog is burying them in the garden.
My friends and I are going camping today, and tomorrow my cousin is going to join us!
My friends and I are going camping today, and tomorrow my cousin is going to join us!
The children decided to play soccer in the park near their house.
The children decided to play soccer in the park near their house.
When we go to school in the morning, we need to take our lunches and our
When we go to school in the morning, we need to take our lunches and our
Which of the following describes the difference between a clause and a phrase? (1 point)
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A clause occurs at the beginning of a sentence, but a phrase does not.
A clause occurs at the beginning of a sentence, but a phrase does not.
A clause modifies another word in the sentence, but a phrase does not.
A clause modifies another word in the sentence, but a phrase does not.
A clause has commas around it or after it, but a phrase does not.
A clause has commas around it or after it, but a phrase does not.
A clause has a subject and a verb, but a phrase does not.
A clause has a subject and a verb, but a phrase does not.
Which of the following describes active voice?(1 point)
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voice used in writing in which the subject of the sentence receives the action
voice used in writing in which the subject of the sentence receives the action
voice used in writing in which the subject of a sentence does the action
voice used in writing in which the subject of a sentence does the action
voice of writing using the present tense
voice of writing using the present tense
voice of writing using the past tense
voice used in writing in which the subject of a sentence does the action
Which option describes passive voice in a sentence?(1 point)
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The sentence uses present tense verbs.
The sentence uses present tense verbs.
The sentence uses past tense verbs.
The sentence uses past tense verbs.
The subject performs the action stated by the verb.
The subject performs the action stated by the verb.
The subject is acted upon by the verb.
The subject is acted upon by the verb.
Which sentence is written in the active voice?(1 point)
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The collaborative document is being shared with others.
The collaborative document is being shared with others.
Somebody painted a colorful mural on the classroom wall.
Somebody painted a colorful mural on the classroom wall.
Raisins are made from grapes.
Raisins are made from grapes.
The meal was being cooked when I arrived home.
Somebody painted a colorful mural on the classroom wall.
Which option describes the purpose of using active voice?(1 point)
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to write in present tense
to write in present tense
to make writing stronger
to make writing stronger
to focus attention on the receiver of the action
to focus attention on the receiver of the action
to correct the error presented by passive voice
to make writing stronger
Which sentence is written in passive voice?(1 point)
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The veteran anchorman reported the nightly news.
The veteran anchorman reported the nightly news.
Late night comedy makes us laugh.
Late night comedy makes us laugh.
The quarterly ratings illustrate a boost in viewership.
The quarterly ratings illustrate a boost in viewership.
Local television stations are owned by larger news organizations.