Item #1
Is the sentence below active or passive? Explain using specific details. Then write a new sentence in the opposite voice. (4 points: 3 for content, 1 for correct grammar and punctuation)
The girl recited the poem beautifully.
Sample paragraph response format: all responses should be in paragraph form with proper capitalization, punctuation, and grammar
Is the sentence active or passive? Identify and explain by stating the subject and the action.
Rewrite the sentence in the opposite voice
For example: If it is active, change it to passive. If it is passive, change it to active.)
Proofread for proper capitalization, punctuation, and grammar
(4 points)
0 / 300 Word Limit
Question 2
Item #2
Directions: Choose the correct form of the verb so it agrees with the subject. List the words that would replace the verbs in brackets, so they agree in number with their subject. YOU DO NOT HAVE TO REWRITE THE SENTENCES! (4 points)
1. The horses [to be verb] hungry so they [to run} toward the food.
2. All of the girls in the class [to think] they [to be verb] smarter than the boys.
(4 points)
0 / 40 Word Limit
Question 3
Item #3
How are gerunds and participles related? Use the sample sentences below to support your answer. (4 points: 3 for content, 1 for correct grammar and punctuation)
Look at the word “sitting” in each sentence:
Participle: I saw him sitting there.
Gerund: Sitting idly is not in my habit.
Suggested paragraph format
What is a participle? How is sitting used as a participle in the first sentence?
What is a gerund? How is sitting used as a gerund in the second sentence?
How are gerunds and participles related?
Proofread for proper capitalization, punctuation, and grammar
(4 points)
0 / 300 Word Limit
Question 4
Item #4
Select the correct answer from the list.
The mountains of Colorado ______ my next vacation destination.
(1 point)
The mountains of Colorado
my next vacation destination.
Question 5
Item #5
Which sentence has proper subject-verb agreement?
(1 point)
Responses
The members of the French Club is aware of the details.
The members of the French Club is aware of the details.
Missouri and Illinois are states along the Mississippi River.
Missouri and Illinois are states along the Mississippi River.
Hope, peace, and love is achievable for everyone.
Hope, peace, and love is achievable for everyone.
My sister and brother is responsible for cleaning the house this afternoon.
My sister and brother is responsible for cleaning the house this afternoon.
Question 6
Item #6
Use the sentence to answer the question.
Because he was late, Fred missed the movie.
Which group of words is included in the sentence?
(1 point)
Responses
dependent clause
dependent clause
infinitive phrase
infinitive phrase
gerund phrase
gerund phrase
participle phrase
participle phrase
Question 7
Item #7
Which sentence displays correct subject-verb agreement?
(1 point)
Responses
My collection of stamps is extensive.
My collection of stamps is extensive.
The cattle in the field is huge!
The cattle in the field is huge!
The books at the library is very helpful.
The books at the library is very helpful.
The island visited by the travelers are warm.
The island visited by the travelers are warm.
Question 8
Item #8
Which sentence contains a gerund?
(1 point)
Responses
Playing baseball with his friends, Noah decided he needed a new bat and glove.
Playing baseball with his friends, Noah decided he needed a new bat and glove.
Watching little league baseball is a favorite pastime of people who appreciate summer.
Watching little league baseball is a favorite pastime of people who appreciate summer.
The number one leader in runs scored for his team is batting first in today's game.
The number one leader in runs scored for his team is batting first in today's game.
Some baseball teams are successful because they acquire players reaching for their highest potential.
Some baseball teams are successful because they acquire players reaching for their highest potential.
Question 9
Item #9
Which sentence includes a participial phrase?
(1 point)
Responses
Would you help our planning the trip?
Would you help our planning the trip?
Staring down the mountain, Jack was excited for a day of skiing.
Staring down the mountain, Jack was excited for a day of skiing.
I looked in the closet for my sweater.
I looked in the closet for my sweater.
I would like to go to the new mountain resort.
I would like to go to the new mountain resort.
Question 10
Item #10
Which sentence includes a prepositional phrase?
(1 point)
Responses
Monday is the last day to sign up.
Monday is the last day to sign up.
The cat is swishing its tail.
The cat is swishing its tail.
I will try to memorize the poem
I will try to memorize the poem
The test was moved to Wednesday.
The test was moved to Wednesday.
Question 11
Item #11
Which sentence has correct pronoun and antecedent agreement?
(1 point)
Responses
While the neighbors were walking to the store, they dropped their money and the wind blew it away.
While the neighbors were walking to the store, they dropped their money and the wind blew it away.
When the teachers arrived at school, she saw the students writing with chalk.
When the teachers arrived at school, she saw the students writing with chalk.
Because the brothers were tired, he forgot to shut the gate and the dog ran out.
Because the brothers were tired, he forgot to shut the gate and the dog ran out.
Carol wanted to go outside, but it was raining and she could not find our rain jacket.
Carol wanted to go outside, but it was raining and she could not find our rain jacket.
Question 12
Item #12
Which sentence includes a dependent clause?
(1 point)
Responses
The boy received a dog named Rover for his birthday.
The boy received a dog named Rover for his birthday.
They gave sandwiches to the children on paper plates.
They gave sandwiches to the children on paper plates.
On the way to the store, Nicole saw a lost cat.
On the way to the store, Nicole saw a lost cat.
When looking out the window, they saw the first leaf fall.
When looking out the window, they saw the first leaf fall.
Question 13
Item #13
Use the sentence to answer the question.
"Many mistakes were made today," the coach said after the team's loss.
Which option turns the sentence that is written in passive voice into active voice?
(1 point)
Responses
The team's loss was caused by mistakes being made.
The team's loss was caused by mistakes being made.
The coach said the mistakes made the team lose.
The coach said the mistakes made the team lose.
The coach said the team lost by making many mistakes.
The coach said the team lost by making many mistakes.
The team lost the game because the players made mistakes.
The team lost the game because the players made mistakes.
Item #1:
The sentence "The girl recited the poem beautifully" is in the active voice. It is active because the subject (the girl) is performing the action (recited). In the sentence, the girl is the one reciting the poem.
To rewrite the sentence in the passive voice, it would become "The poem was recited beautifully by the girl." In this sentence, the poem is the subject and the girl is the one performing the action of reciting.
(Note: The original sentence does not need any edits for proper capitalization, punctuation, and grammar.)
Item #2:
1. The horses are hungry, so they run toward the food.
(The verb "are" matches with the plural subject "horses," and the verb "run" matches with the plural subject "they.")
2. All of the girls in the class think they are smarter than the boys.
(The verb "think" matches with the plural subject "girls," and the verb "are" matches with the plural subject "they.")
Item #3:
A participle is a verb form that functions as an adjective. In the first sentence, "sitting" is used as a participle to describe the pronoun "him." It means that he was in a state of sitting.
A gerund is a verb form that functions as a noun. In the second sentence, "sitting" is used as a gerund. It is the subject of the sentence and represents the activity of sitting idly.
Gerunds and participles are related because they are both derived from verbs. They share the same form, but they have different functions in a sentence. A gerund acts as a noun, while a participle acts as an adjective.
(Note: The sample sentences provided do not need any edits for proper capitalization, punctuation, and grammar.)
Item #4:
The mountains of Colorado are my next vacation destination.
Item #5:
Missouri and Illinois are states along the Mississippi River.
Item #6:
The group of words included in the sentence is a dependent clause.
Item #7:
My collection of stamps is extensive.
Item #8:
Watching little league baseball is a favorite pastime of people who appreciate summer.
Item #9:
Staring down the mountain, Jack was excited for a day of skiing.
Item #10:
The test was moved to Wednesday.
Item #11:
While the neighbors were walking to the store, they dropped their money and the wind blew it away.
Item #12:
When looking out the window, they saw the first leaf fall.
Item #13:
The team lost the game because the players made mistakes.
Item #1:
The sentence "The girl recited the poem beautifully" is in the active voice. This can be determined by identifying the subject and the action. In this sentence, the subject is "The girl" and the action is "recited." The subject is performing the action, which indicates that the sentence is in the active voice.
To rewrite the sentence in the passive voice, we need to change the subject to the object of the sentence and the object to the subject. The passive voice sentence would be "The poem was recited beautifully by the girl."
Corrected sentence: The poem was recited beautifully by the girl.
Item #2:
1. The horses are hungry, so they run toward the food.
Replacements: are, run
2. All of the girls in the class think they are smarter than the boys.
Replacements: think, are
Item #3:
A participle is a verb form that functions as an adjective. In the sentence "I saw him sitting there," the word "sitting" is used as a participle. It describes the noun "him" and modifies it.
A gerund is a verb form that functions as a noun. In the sentence "Sitting idly is not in my habit," the word "sitting" is used as a gerund. It acts as the subject of the sentence and functions as a noun.
Gerunds and participles are both verb forms, but they have different roles in a sentence. Gerunds act as nouns, while participles act as adjectives. They are related in that they both come from verb forms, but they serve different grammatical functions in a sentence.
Item #4:
The correct answer cannot be determined from the given information.