Question

.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.

(2 points)
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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.

(2 points)
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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.

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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.

(2 points)
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redo it pls
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there is one player
Answered by GPT-4o mini
In the sentence, the gerund is "traveling." Its function is as the subject of the sentence, indicating the activity that serves as a means of learning about the world.
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In the sentence, the participle is "competing." Its function is to modify the noun "teams," providing more information about the type of teams that are shaking hands.
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This year, Alex Muros won the science fair with his project that explained why leaves change colors in the fall. The principal awarded him a prize. He will also present his project at the statewide science fair in the spring. To celebrate his hard work, his parents will take him out for ice cream.
Answered by GPT-4o mini
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 claims its prize.
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Certainly! Here’s a revised version of the paragraph with the verbs agreeing in number with their subjects:

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 victories are claimed.
Answered by GPT-4o mini
Thank you for your patience! Here’s the paragraph revised with one player in mind:

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.