Select the correct word from the drop-down list. (1point)
When the subject of the sentence performs the action, the sentence is in [Blank#1] when the subject of the sentence receives the action, and the person or thing doing the action follows the verb, the sentence is in [Blank#2]
Options for Blank #1: Passive Voice, Active Voice
Options for Blank #2: Passive Voice, Active Voice
When the subject of the sentence performs the action, the sentence is in Active Voice when the subject of the sentence receives the action, and the person or thing doing the action follows the verb, the sentence is in Passive Voice
Select the correct word from the drop-down list. (1 point)
Sentences with [Blank #1] are wordier because they have an additional helping verb and sometimes the word by. Sentences with [Blank #2] are more clear and concise.
Options for Blank #1: Active Voice, Passive Voice
Options for Blank #2: Active Voice, Passive Voice
Sentences with Active Voice are wordier because they have an additional helping verb and sometimes the word by. Sentences with Passive Voice are more clear and concise.
When is it appropriate to use the passive voice? (1 point)
A. When the person or thing performing the action comes before the verb
B. When the person or thing performing the action is unimportant or unknown.
C. It is never appropriate to use the passive voice.
D. When the person or thing performing the action is a proper noun.
B. When the person or thing performing the action is unimportant or unknown.
Which sentence is written in the active voice? (1 point)
A. The lunch was packed.
B. Rebecca and Lauren went to the beach.
C. The plans were made.
D. Rebecca and Lauren were driven by their parents.
B. Rebecca and Lauren went to the beach.
Use the sentence to answer the question.
"The game was won by the Bluejays."
How would you change the sentence from passive voice to active voice? (1 point)
A. Replace the word was with is.
B. Revise it so the person or thing doing the action (the Bluejays) comes before the verb (was won)
C. Revise it so the person or thing being acted upon (the game) comes after the verb (was won)
D. Add more details to the sentence.
B. Revise it so the person or thing doing the action (the Bluejays) comes before the verb (was won)
Do plants cause weathering? Why or why not? If so, how?
Plants do not directly cause weathering. Weathering refers to the process of the breakdown and alteration of rocks and minerals on the Earth's surface. However, plants can indirectly contribute to weathering through a process known as biological weathering.
Biological weathering occurs when plants play a role in breaking down rocks or facilitating the disintegration of rocks over time. Plant roots can penetrate cracks and crevices in rocks, exerting pressure and causing them to break apart. As the roots grow, they can widen the cracks, making it easier for water to enter and further break down the rock through processes like freeze-thaw cycles. Additionally, some plants release organic acids through their roots, which can chemically react with minerals in rocks, leading to their decomposition.
While plants do not directly cause weathering, their presence and activities can enhance the processes of mechanical and chemical weathering, contributing to the overall breakdown and alteration of rocks over time.