The mountains of Colorado _____ my next vacation destination.
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Which sentence has proper subject-verb agreement?(1 point)
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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.
My sister and brother is responsible for cleaning the house this afternoon.
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.
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Missouri and Illinois are states along the Mississippi River.
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Because he was late, Fred missed the movie.
Which group of words is included in the sentence?
(1 point)
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dependent clause
dependent clause
gerund phrase
gerund phrase
infinitive phrase
infinitive phrase
participial phrase
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dependent clause
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Which sentence displays correct subject-verb agreement?(1 point)
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The cattle in the field is huge!
The cattle in the field is huge!
The island visited by the travelers are warm.
The island visited by the travelers are warm.
My collection of stamps is extensive.
My collection of stamps is extensive.
The books at the library is very helpful.
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My collection of stamps is extensive.
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Which sentence contains a gerund?(1 point)
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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 because they acquire players reaching for their highest potential.
Some baseball teams are successful because they acquire players reaching for their highest potential.
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.
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Watching little league baseball is a favorite pastime of people who appreciate summer.
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Which sentence includes a participial phrase?(1 point)
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I looked in the closet for my sweater.
I looked in the closet for my sweater.
Would you help our planning the trip?
Would you help our planning the trip?
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.
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Staring down the mountain, Jack was excited for a day of skiing.
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Which sentence includes a prepositional phrase?(1 point)
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The test was moved to Wednesday.
The test was moved to Wednesday.
The cat is swishing its tail.
The cat is swishing its tail.
I will try to memorize the poem.
I will try to memorize the poem.
Monday is the last day to sign up.
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The test was moved to Wednesday.
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Question
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.
Carol wanted to go outside, but it was raining and she could not find our rain jacket.
Carol wanted to go outside, but it was raining and she could not find our rain jacket.
When the teachers arrived at school, she saw the students writing with chalk.
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While the neighbors were walking to the store, they dropped their money and the wind blew it away.
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Which sentence includes a dependent clause?(1 point)
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When looking out the window, they saw the first leaf fall.
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.
They gave sandwiches to the children on paper plates.
They gave sandwiches to the children on paper plates.
The boy received a dog named Rover for his birthday.
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When looking out the window, they saw the first leaf fall.
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โMany mistakes were made today,โ the coach said after the teamโs loss.
Which option turns the sentence that is written in passive voice into active voice?
(1 point)
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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 coach said the mistakes made the team lose.
The coach said the team lost by making many mistakes.
The coach said the team lost by making many mistakes.
The team lost the game because the players made mistakes.
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The team lost the game because the players made mistakes.
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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.
(2 points)
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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.
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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
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The triumphant tennis players feel proud of themselves. They see all of their efforts pay off in this one match. The fans cheer, the cameras flash, and victory is claimed.
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Traveling is a great way to learn about the world outside of your own comfort zone.
Write 1โ2 sentences identifying the gerund in this sentence and its function.
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The gerund in this sentence is "traveling." It functions as the subject of the sentence.
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The competing teams shook hands after the game was over.
Write 1โ2 sentences identifying the participle in this sentence and its function.
(2 points)
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The participle in this sentence is "competing." It functions as an adjective, describing the teams.
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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.
(4 points)
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