Asked by glitchtrap

Which of the following describes what it means when subjects and verbs agree?(1 point)
Responses

They are not separated by interrupting words.
They are not separated by interrupting words.

They have the same ending.
They have the same ending.

They are both singular or both plural.
They are both singular or both plural.

They describe the same things
Answered by glitchtrap
Which sentence uses correct subject-verb agreement?(1 point)
Responses

The cat carefully steps across the fence.
The cat carefully steps across the fence.

My teachers often gives homework on the weekend.
My teachers often gives homework on the weekend.

The clouds swiftly moves across the sky.
The clouds swiftly moves across the sky.

My brother always want to cook dinner
Answered by glitchtrap
Use the sentence to answer the question.

The sailboat with the yellow stripes on its sails drifted across the lake.

Which of the following is the subject of the sentence?

(1 point)
Responses

lake
lake

sailboat
sailboat

sails
sails

stripes
Answered by glitchtrap
Which sentence displays correct subject-verb agreement?(1 point)
Responses

The actors in the play returns to take another bow.
The actors in the play returns to take another bow.

The people in the audience stand as the show ends.
The people in the audience stand as the show ends.

The helpers working behind the stage comes out, too!
The helpers working behind the stage comes out, too!

The dialogue spoken by the actors make the crowd roar with laughter.
Answered by glitchtrap
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 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 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.
Answered by glitchtrap
Which sentence includes a gerund?(1 point)
Responses

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.
Swimming in the gulf is Finn's favorite summer activity.

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.
Answered by glitchtrap
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 describes the action of the subject.
It describes the action of the subject.

It receives the action of the verb.
It receives the action of the verb.

It modifies a noun in the sentence.
Answered by glitchtrap
Which sentence includes a gerund?(1 point)
Responses

I am running a marathon this weekend.
I am running a marathon this weekend.

A healthy breakfast of steaming hot biscuits is served.
A healthy breakfast of steaming hot biscuits is served.

The runners are lacing up their shoes.
The runners are lacing up their shoes.

My family is impressed by my cooking.
Answered by glitchtrap
Question
Which word is the past tense of an irregular verb?(1 point)
Responses

hidden
hidden

aimed
aimed

squawked
squawked

tapped
Answered by glitchtrap
Use the sentence to answer the question.

There is a walking path that leads from the middle school to the high school.

Which participle functions as an adjective?

(1 point)
Responses

is
is

walking
walking

leads
leads

path
Answered by glitchtrap
Which sentence contains a participle functioning as a verb?(1 point)
Responses

David brought coloring books to the restaurant.
David brought coloring books to the restaurant.

The blinking sign warns drivers of a sharp curve ahead.
The blinking sign warns drivers of a sharp curve ahead.

The students are waiting for the bus.
The students are waiting for the bus.

Mateo will only eat cooked carrots.
Answered by glitchtrap
Which sentence contains a participle functioning as an adjective?(1 point)
Responses

Katrina is wandering around the school looking for her brother.
Katrina is wandering around the school looking for her brother.

Mr. Wallace is meeting the principal to discuss the exam schedule.
Mr. Wallace is meeting the principal to discuss the exam schedule.

The swimming pool in my neighborhood is closed for the winter.
The swimming pool in my neighborhood is closed for the winter.

The teacher is grading papers at her desk.
Answered by glitchtrap
Which sentence includes a dependent clause?(1 point)
Responses

The package was heavy.
The package was heavy.

Today is her 16th birthday.
Today is her 16th birthday.

She smiled as she opened the package.
She smiled as she opened the package.

It was a fancy hat!
It was a fancy hat!
Answered by glitchtrap
Which option means “a group of words that has a subject and a predicate and is a complete sentence?”(1 point)
Responses

prepositional phrase
prepositional phrase

dependent clause
dependent clause

noun phrase
noun phrase

independent clause
Answered by glitchtrap
Which sentence begins with a dependent clause?(1 point)
Responses

My dad is looking for his shoes while our dog is burying them in the garden.
My dad is looking for his shoes while our dog is burying them in the garden.

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!

The children decided to play soccer in the park near their house.
The children decided to play soccer in the park near their house.

When we go to school in the morning, we need to take our lunches and our
Answered by glitchtrap
Which of the following describes the difference between a clause and a phrase? (1 point)
Responses

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.

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 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.
Answered by glitchtrap
Which of the following describes active voice?(1 point)
Responses

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 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 of writing using the present tense
voice of writing using the present tense

voice of writing using the past tense
Answered by glitchtrap
Which option describes passive voice in a sentence?(1 point)
Responses

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 performs the action stated by the verb.
The subject performs the action stated by the verb.

The subject is acted upon by the verb.
Answered by glitchtrap
Which sentence is written in the active voice?(1 point)
Responses

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.
Answered by glitchtrap
Which option describes the purpose of using active voice?(1 point)
Responses

to write in present tense
to write in present tense

to make writing stronger
to make writing stronger

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
Answered by glitchtrap
Which sentence is written in passive voice?(1 point)
Responses

The veteran anchorman reported the nightly news.
The veteran anchorman reported the nightly news.

Late night comedy makes us laugh.
Late night comedy makes us laugh.

The quarterly ratings illustrate a boost in viewership.
The quarterly ratings illustrate a boost in viewership.

Local television stations are owned by larger news organizations.
Answered by GPT 3.5
They are both singular or both plural.
Answered by GPT 3.5
The cat carefully steps across the fence.
Answered by GPT 3.5
sailboat
Answered by GPT 3.5
The people in the audience stand as the show ends.
Answered by GPT 3.5
A gerund is a verb ending in -ing that functions as a noun in a sentence.
Answered by GPT 3.5
Swimming in the gulf is Finn's favorite summer activity.
Answered by GPT 3.5
It is the subject of the sentence.
Answered by GPT 3.5
My family is impressed by my cooking.
Answered by GPT 3.5
aimed
Answered by GPT 3.5
walking
Answered by GPT 3.5
Mateo will only eat cooked carrots.
Answered by GPT 3.5
The swimming pool in my neighborhood is closed for the winter.
Answered by GPT 3.5
She smiled as she opened the package.
Answered by GPT 3.5
independent clause
Answered by GPT 3.5
When we go to school in the morning, we need to take our lunches and our
Answered by GPT 3.5
A clause has a subject and a verb, but a phrase does not.
Answered by GPT 3.5
voice used in writing in which the subject of a sentence does the action
Answered by GPT 3.5
The subject is acted upon by the verb.
Answered by GPT 3.5
Somebody painted a colorful mural on the classroom wall.
Answered by GPT 3.5
to make writing stronger
Answered by GPT 3.5
Local television stations are owned by larger news organizations.