Which sentence has proper subject-verb agreement?(1 point)
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The members of the French Club is aware of the details.
Hope, peace, and love is achievable for everyone.
Missouri and Illinois are states along the Mississippi River
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Missouri and Illinois are states along the Mississippi River.
Which sentence has proper subject-verb agreement?(1 point)
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The members of the French Club is aware of the details. The members of the French Club is aware of the details.
Hope, peace, and love is achievable for everyone. Hope, peace, and love is achievable for everyone.
Missouri and Illinois are states along the Mississippi River. Missouri and Illinois are states along the Mississippi River.
My sister and brother is responsible for cleaning the house this afternoon.
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The members of the French Club is aware of the details. The members of the French Club is aware of the details.
Hope, peace, and love is achievable for everyone. Hope, peace, and love is achievable for everyone.
Missouri and Illinois are states along the Mississippi River. Missouri and Illinois are states along the Mississippi River.
My sister and brother is responsible for cleaning the house this afternoon.
Missouri and Illinois are states along the Mississippi River.
Use the sentence to answer the question.
"Because he was late, Fred missed the movie."
Which group of words is included in the sentence? (1 point) Responses
participial phrase
participial phrase
dependent clause
dependent clause
gerund phrase
gerund phrase
infinitive phrase
"Because he was late, Fred missed the movie."
Which group of words is included in the sentence? (1 point) Responses
participial phrase
participial phrase
dependent clause
dependent clause
gerund phrase
gerund phrase
infinitive phrase
dependent clause
Which sentence displays correct subject-verb agreement?(1 point)
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The books at the library is very helpful.
The books at the library is very helpful.
The cattle in the field is huge!
The cattle in the field is huge!
My collection of stamps is extensive.
My collection of stamps is extensive.
The island visited by the travelers are warm.
Responses
The books at the library is very helpful.
The books at the library is very helpful.
The cattle in the field is huge!
The cattle in the field is huge!
My collection of stamps is extensive.
My collection of stamps is extensive.
The island visited by the travelers are warm.
My collection of stamps is extensive.
Which sentence contains a gerund?(1 point)
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Playing baseball with his friends, Noah decided he needed a new bat and glove.
Playing baseball with his friends, Noah decided he needed a new bat and glove.
The number one leader in runs scored for his team is batting first in today's game.
The number one leader in runs scored for his team is batting first in today's game.
Watching little league baseball is a favorite pastime of people who appreciate summer.
Watching little league baseball is a favorite pastime of people who appreciate summer.
Some baseball teams are successful
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Playing baseball with his friends, Noah decided he needed a new bat and glove.
Playing baseball with his friends, Noah decided he needed a new bat and glove.
The number one leader in runs scored for his team is batting first in today's game.
The number one leader in runs scored for his team is batting first in today's game.
Watching little league baseball is a favorite pastime of people who appreciate summer.
Watching little league baseball is a favorite pastime of people who appreciate summer.
Some baseball teams are successful
Watching little league baseball is a favorite pastime of people who appreciate summer.
Which sentence includes a participial phrase?(1 point) Responses
Would you help our planning the trip?
Would you help our planning the trip?
I looked in the closet for my sweater.
I looked in the closet for my sweater.
Staring down the mountain, Jack was excited for a day of skiing.
Staring down the mountain, Jack was excited for a day of skiing.
I would like to go to the new mountain resort.
Would you help our planning the trip?
Would you help our planning the trip?
I looked in the closet for my sweater.
I looked in the closet for my sweater.
Staring down the mountain, Jack was excited for a day of skiing.
Staring down the mountain, Jack was excited for a day of skiing.
I would like to go to the new mountain resort.
Staring down the mountain, Jack was excited for a day of skiing.
Which sentence includes a prepositional phrase?(1 point) Responses
The test was moved to Wednesday.
The test was moved to Wednesday.
Monday is the last day to sign up.
Monday is the last day to sign up.
I will try to memorize the poem.
I will try to memorize the poem.
The cat is swishing its tail.
The test was moved to Wednesday.
The test was moved to Wednesday.
Monday is the last day to sign up.
Monday is the last day to sign up.
I will try to memorize the poem.
I will try to memorize the poem.
The cat is swishing its tail.
I will try to memorize the poem.
Which sentence has correct pronoun and antecedent agreement?(1 point)
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While the neighbors were walking to the store, they dropped their money and the wind blew it away.
While the neighbors were walking to the store, they dropped their money and the wind blew it away.
Because the brothers were tired, he forgot to shut the gate and the dog ran out.
Because the brothers were tired, he forgot to shut the gate and the dog ran out.
When the teachers arrived at school, she saw the students writing with chalk.
When the teachers arrived at school, she saw the students writing with chalk.
Carol wanted to go outside, but it was raining and she could not find our rain jacket.
Responses
While the neighbors were walking to the store, they dropped their money and the wind blew it away.
While the neighbors were walking to the store, they dropped their money and the wind blew it away.
Because the brothers were tired, he forgot to shut the gate and the dog ran out.
Because the brothers were tired, he forgot to shut the gate and the dog ran out.
When the teachers arrived at school, she saw the students writing with chalk.
When the teachers arrived at school, she saw the students writing with chalk.
Carol wanted to go outside, but it was raining and she could not find our rain jacket.
While the neighbors were walking to the store, they dropped their money and the wind blew it away.
Which sentence includes a dependent clause?(1 point) Responses
On the way to the store, Nicole saw a lost cat.
On the way to the store, Nicole saw a lost cat.
The boy received a dog named Rover for his birthday.
The boy received a dog named Rover for his birthday.
They gave sandwiches to the children on paper plates. They gave sandwiches to the children on paper plates.
When looking out the window, they saw the first leaf fall.
On the way to the store, Nicole saw a lost cat.
On the way to the store, Nicole saw a lost cat.
The boy received a dog named Rover for his birthday.
The boy received a dog named Rover for his birthday.
They gave sandwiches to the children on paper plates. They gave sandwiches to the children on paper plates.
When looking out the window, they saw the first leaf fall.
When looking out the window, they saw the first leaf fall.
Use the sentence to answer the question. “Many mistakes were made today,” the coach said after the team’s loss. Which option turns the sentence that is written in passive voice into active voice? (1 point)
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The team lost the game because the players made mistakes.
The team lost the game because the players made mistakes.
The coach said the team lost by making many mistakes. The coach said the team lost by making many mistakes.
The team's loss was caused by mistakes being made.
The team's loss was caused by mistakes being made.
The coach said the mistakes made the team lose.
Responses
The team lost the game because the players made mistakes.
The team lost the game because the players made mistakes.
The coach said the team lost by making many mistakes. The coach said the team lost by making many mistakes.
The team's loss was caused by mistakes being made.
The team's loss was caused by mistakes being made.
The coach said the mistakes made the team lose.
The players made mistakes, causing the team to lose the game.
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.
"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.
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 is claimed.
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.
"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.
The gerund in this sentence is "traveling." It functions as the subject of the sentence.
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.
"The competing teams shook hands after the game was over."
Write 1–2 sentences identifying the participle in this sentence and its function.
The participle in this sentence is "competing." It functions as an adjective, describing the teams.
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, 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.
What is the purpose of a hook in an introductory paragraph?(1 point)
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to establish the tone of the essay
to establish the tone of the essay
to state the perspective of the writer
to state the perspective of the writer
to grab the interest of the reader
to grab the interest of the reader
to introduce the main topic of the essay
Responses
to establish the tone of the essay
to establish the tone of the essay
to state the perspective of the writer
to state the perspective of the writer
to grab the interest of the reader
to grab the interest of the reader
to introduce the main topic of the essay
The purpose of a hook in an introductory paragraph is to grab the interest of the reader.
Amelia is writing an informative text about how to make a paper airplane. The audience is 10 to 14-year-olds. Which hook would best grab the reader's attention?(1 point) Responses
Lift. Gravity. Force. What if I told you that you could teach all of these concepts to your students with a single piece of paper?
Lift. Gravity. Force. What if I told you that you could teach all of these concepts to your students with a single piece of paper?
Paper was invented in China, so many historians credit the Chinese with inventing the very first paper airplane.
Paper was invented in China, so many historians credit the Chinese with inventing the very first paper airplane.
There are many different ways that you can make a paper airplane.
There are many different ways that you can make a paper airplane.
Math class. The dinner table. Your little brother’s T-ball game. What if I told you that you could make all of these places much more exciting with a simple piece of paper?
Lift. Gravity. Force. What if I told you that you could teach all of these concepts to your students with a single piece of paper?
Lift. Gravity. Force. What if I told you that you could teach all of these concepts to your students with a single piece of paper?
Paper was invented in China, so many historians credit the Chinese with inventing the very first paper airplane.
Paper was invented in China, so many historians credit the Chinese with inventing the very first paper airplane.
There are many different ways that you can make a paper airplane.
There are many different ways that you can make a paper airplane.
Math class. The dinner table. Your little brother’s T-ball game. What if I told you that you could make all of these places much more exciting with a simple piece of paper?
Math class. The dinner table. Your little brother’s T-ball game. What if I told you that you could make all of these places much more exciting with a simple piece of paper?
Use the following introductory paragraph to answer the question. Did you know that some monkeys in Thailand teach their young to floss? If monkeys can do it, then so can we! It is so important to teach our children healthy habits when it comes to oral hygiene. There are many simple strategies you can use when teaching young kids to brush, floss, and make healthy choices about eating and drinking. Who is the intended audience? (1 point) Responses
scientists who study monkeys
scientists who study monkeys
parents of young children
parents of young children
children who are just learning to brush and floss
children who are just learning to brush and floss
the staff of a dentist's office
scientists who study monkeys
scientists who study monkeys
parents of young children
parents of young children
children who are just learning to brush and floss
children who are just learning to brush and floss
the staff of a dentist's office
parents of young children
Use the following introductory paragraph to answer the question. Did you know that some monkeys in Thailand teach their young to floss? If monkeys can do it, then so can we! It is so important to teach our children healthy habits when it comes to oral hygiene. There are many simple strategies you can use when teaching young kids to brush, floss, and make healthy choices about eating and drinking. Which words describe the tone of the paragraph? (1 point)
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optimistic and encouraging
optimistic and encouraging
accusatory and harsh
accusatory and harsh
formal and academic
formal and academic
detached and objective.
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optimistic and encouraging
optimistic and encouraging
accusatory and harsh
accusatory and harsh
formal and academic
formal and academic
detached and objective.
optimistic and encouraging
Which phrase describes one purpose of headings in an informative text?(1 point)
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to explain the main idea of a section
to explain the main idea of a section
to show the relationship between the ideas presented
to show the relationship between the ideas presented
to provide details that support the central idea
to provide details that support the central idea
to make the text more interesting
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to explain the main idea of a section
to explain the main idea of a section
to show the relationship between the ideas presented
to show the relationship between the ideas presented
to provide details that support the central idea
to provide details that support the central idea
to make the text more interesting
to explain the main idea of a section
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