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.
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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.)
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The sentence "The girl recited the poem beautifully" is in the active voice. The subject of the sentence is "the girl" and the action is "recited." In the active voice, the subject performs the action.
To rewrite this sentence in the passive voice, we would need to switch the subject and the object. The passive voice emphasizes the object receiving the action rather than the subject performing the action. Therefore, the passive voice sentence would be: "The poem was recited beautifully by the girl."
Note that in the passive voice sentence, the object "the poem" is now the subject, and the subject "the girl" becomes part of a prepositional phrase using the word "by."
Correct grammar and punctuation: "The poem was recited beautifully by the girl."
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The sentence "The girl recited the poem beautifully" is in the active voice. The subject of the sentence is "the girl" and the action is "recited." In the active voice, the subject performs the action.
To rewrite this sentence in the passive voice, we would need to switch the subject and the object. The passive voice emphasizes the object receiving the action rather than the subject performing the action. Therefore, the passive voice sentence would be: "The poem was recited beautifully by the girl."
Note that in the passive voice sentence, the object "the poem" is now the subject, and the subject "the girl" becomes part of a prepositional phrase using the word "by."
Correct grammar and punctuation: "The poem was recited beautifully by the girl
The original sentence "The girl recited the poem beautifully" is in the active voice with the subject "the girl" performing the action "recited." To change it to the passive voice, the subject and object are switched, resulting in "The poem was recited beautifully by the girl." This sentence emphasizes the object "the poem" receiving the action. The corrected sentence maintains proper grammar and punctuation with the passive voice structure.
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.
1. The horses are hungry so they run toward the food.
- Verb replacements: are, run
2. All of the girls in the class think they are smarter than the boys.
- Verb replacements: think, are
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.
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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?
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A participle is a verb form used 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, indicating that he was in a sitting position.
On the other hand, a gerund is a verb form used as a noun. In the sentence "Sitting idly is not in my habit," the word "sitting" is used as a gerund. It functions as the subject of the sentence, replacing a noun.
Gerunds and participles are related because they are both verb forms derived from verbs but used in different ways. They share the same form, which is the present participle form ending in -ing, but their function in a sentence determines whether they are considered a participle or a gerund. While a participle functions as an adjective, modifying a noun, a gerund functions as a noun itself.
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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.
The correct answer is "are." The sentence should be: "The mountains of Colorado are my next vacation destination."
Which sentence has proper subject-verb agreement?
(1 point)
Responses
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.
The members of the French Club is aware of the details.
The members of the French Club is aware of the details.
My sister and brother is responsible for cleaning the house this afternoon.