Which sentence begins with a dependent clause?(1 point)
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The children decided to play soccer in the park near their house.
The children decided to play soccer in the park near their house.
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!
When we go to school in the morning, we need to take our lunches and our backpacks.
When we go to school in the morning, we need to take our lunches and our backpacks.
My dad is looking for his shoes while our dog is burying them in the garden.
When we go to school in the morning, we need to take our lunches and our backpacks.
Which of the following describes the difference between a clause and a phrase? (1 point)
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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.
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 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.
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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 a sentence does 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 the sentence receives the action
voice used in writing in which the subject of the sentence receives 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 subject performs the action stated by the verb.
The subject performs the action stated by the verb.
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 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 make writing stronger
to make writing stronger
to write in present tense
to write in present tense
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