For which subject would a writer use a singular verb?(1 point)

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swimming and dancing
swimming and dancing

folding pants and ironing shirts
folding pants and ironing shirts

the fingers and toes
the fingers and toes

the head of government and state

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A writer would use a singular verb for "the head of government and state." This phrase refers to one person who holds two titles, so it requires a singular verb.

Which verbs agree with the subject everyone? Select the two correct answers.(1 point)
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were
were

think
think

relies
relies

is
is

agree

The two correct answers that agree with the subject "everyone" are:

  • relies
  • is

The word "everyone" is singular, so it takes singular verbs.

Which sentences correctly express the conditional mood?(2 points)
Correct Incorrect
If we had left earlier, we would have arrived on time.

If Evan had called, we would make plans for later.

If the rain had stopped, you could have gone to the park.

If the flowers are blooming, they would have smelled sweet.

Here are the sentences categorized as correct or incorrect in expressing the conditional mood:

Correct:

  • If we had left earlier, we would have arrived on time.
  • If the rain had stopped, you could have gone to the park.

Incorrect:

  • If Evan had called, we would make plans for later. (should be "we would have made plans for later")
  • If the flowers are blooming, they would have smelled sweet. (should be "they smell sweet")

The correct conditionals refer to past unreal situations; the incorrect ones use present or future forms that do not match the conditional structure.

Drag each sentence to the correct location to show whether it uses the indicative mood or the imperative mood.(2 points)
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Indicative Imperative

Sure! Please provide the sentences that you would like me to categorize into the indicative or imperative mood, and I’ll help you with the placement.

this movie is too long. the grass has grown tall. look at the pictures hanging on that wall. please finish your homework.

Here is how to categorize the sentences based on their mood:

Indicative Mood:

  1. This movie is too long.
  2. The grass has grown tall.

Imperative Mood:

  1. Look at the pictures hanging on that wall.
  2. Please finish your homework.

The indicative mood expresses statements of fact or asks questions, while the imperative mood gives commands or requests.

Select the correct answers from the lists to form a sentence that uses the conditional mood.(1 point)
If you
your books, you
able to find them more easily.

Here is the completed sentence using the conditional mood:

"If you organize your books, you will be able to find them more easily."

You can choose other verbs in the first blank (like "arrange" or "put away") as long as they fit the conditional structure. The second blank should use "will be" to correctly express the future condition.