Use the paragraph to complete the activity. The triumphant tennis player [to feel] proud of himself. He [to see] all of his efforts pay off in this one match. The fans [to cheer], the cameras [to flash], and victory [to claim]. Rewrite the paragraph by making the verbs agree in number with their subject. (2 points)
The triumphant tennis player feels proud of himself. He sees all of his efforts pay off in this one match. The fans cheer, the cameras flash, and victory claim.
Use the sentence to complete the activity. Traveling is a great way to learn about the world outside of your own comfort zone. Write 1–2 sentences identifying the gerund in this sentence and its function. (2 points)
The gerund in the sentence is "traveling." It functions as the subject of the sentence, indicating the action or activity that is being discussed.
Use the sentence to complete the activity. The competing teams shook hands after the game was over. Write 1–2 sentences identifying the participle in this sentence and its function. (2 points)
The participle in the sentence is "competing." It functions as an adjective describing the teams, indicating that they were actively participating in the competition.
Use the paragraph to complete the activity. This year, the science fair was won by Alex Muros. His project explained why leaves change colors in the fall. Alex was given a prize by the principal. He will also get to present his project at the statewide science fair in the spring. Alex will be taken out for ice cream by his parents to celebrate his hard work. Rewrite the paragraph so that all of the sentences are in the active voice.
This year, Alex Muros won the science fair. His project explained why leaves change colors in the fall. The principal gave Alex a prize. He will also present his project at the statewide science fair in the spring. Alex's parents will take him out for ice cream to celebrate his hard work.
