Which of the following describes a gerund and how it functions in a sentence?(1 point)
Responses
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.
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 verb ending in -ing that functions as a noun in a sentence.
so a b c or d ?
The correct answer is:
A gerund is a verb ending in -ing that functions as a noun in a sentence.
So the answer is A.
Which sentence includes a gerund?(1 point)
Responses
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.
While swimming at the beach, Harper found a starfish.
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.
so a b c or d?
The correct answer is:
Swimming in the gulf is Finn's favorite summer activity.
So the answer is D.
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)
Responses
It is the subject of the sentence.
It is the subject of the sentence.
It receives the action of the verb.
It receives the action of the verb.
It describes the action of the subject.
It describes the action of the subject.
It modifies a noun in the sentence.
so a b c or d?
The gerund in the sentence "Traveling offers the opportunity to meet new people and experience exciting cultures" is functioning as the subject of the sentence.
So the answer is A.
Which sentence includes a gerund?(1 point)
Responses
I am running a marathon this weekend.
I am running a marathon this weekend.
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.
A healthy breakfast of steaming hot biscuits is served.
so a b c or d?
The correct answer is:
My family is impressed by my cooking.
So the answer is C.
Which two groups of elements in the periodic table are the most reactive?(1 point)
Responses
noble gases and alkali metals
noble gases and alkali metals
alkaline earth metals and halogens
alkaline earth metals and halogens
halogens and noble gases
halogens and noble gases
alkali metals and halogens
so a b c or d?
The correct answer is:
alkali metals and halogens.
So the answer is D.
The Periodic Table Quick Check
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Question
Use the periodic table to answer the question.
An illustration shows the periodic table.
Which statement about nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) is correct?
(1 point)
Responses
They are both inert.
They are both inert.
They have the same number of electron shells.
They have the same number of electron shells.
They are both classified as halogens.
They are both classified as halogens.
They have the same number of valence electrons.
so a b c or d?
The correct answer is:
They have the same number of valence electrons.
So the answer is D.
Which property do transition metals have in common?(1 point)
Responses
They are usually very soft.
They are usually very soft.
They usually have low densities.
They usually have low densities.
They usually have high melting points.
They usually have high melting points.
They are usually very reactive.
They are usually very reactive.
The correct answer is:
They usually have high melting points.
So the answer is C.
Neon and argon are both in Group 18 of the periodic table. Which property do they most likely share?(1 point)
Responses
low or no reactivity
low or no reactivity
metallic texture
metallic texture
silver color
silver color
strong odor
strong odor
so a b c or d?
The correct answer is:
low or no reactivity
So the answer is A.
A scientist studies an element that has seven electrons in its outer shell, is fairly toxic, is a gas at room temperature, and is highly reactive. To which group of the periodic table does this element belong?(1 point)
Responses
17 - halogens
17 - halogens
18 - noble gases
18 - noble gases
2 - alkaline earth metals
2 - alkaline earth metals
1 - alkali metals
so a b c or d?
The correct answer is:
17 - halogens
So the answer is A.