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Read "The Grand Canyon" passage ("Grand Canyon", Illuminate) and answer the question.



The Grand Canyon


(1) Imagine a giant hole in the earth 277 river miles long, up to 18 miles wide, and 1 mile deep, with geologic formations at the bottom dating back to 1,800 million years ago. (2) Sound unreal? (3) The Grand Canyon is in the United States, in the state of Arizona. (4) The Colorado River flows along the bottom of the canyon (5) It is an extremely popular travel destination and is considered one of the natural wonders of the world.

(6) Some of the cleanest air in the country is breathed by those who visit the Grand Canyon! (7) Visibility on clear days averages 90 to 110 miles.

(8) Likely because of its unique vistas, the south rim is the most frequently visited area of the Grand Canyon. (9) There, visitors can drive right up to a parking area, get out of their car, and take in the view. (10) It is open year-round and offers a stunning, easy view of the canyon and the Colorado River. (11) The north rim is across from the south rim, but it is less popular because it is more difficult to get to. (12) Visitors can drive 220 miles from the south rim or walk the canyon trails to get across, which is a 21-mile trip.

(13) The inner canyon, which is below the rim, is seen only by hikers and people riding mules. (14) Daring visitors like to backpack or take a river trip through the canyon on the Colorado River. (15) This journey can take anywhere from a few days to several weeks.

(16) What types of animals do you see in the canyon? (17) It is home to many different animals, like black bear, coyote, and mountain lion, as well as many different types of snakes and lizards. (18) Many threatened and endangered species live in the canyon, including the largest bird in the United States: the California condor. (19) Other endangered and threatened canyon animals include Mexican spotted owls, spotted bats, desert tortoise, and bighorn sheep.

(20) The Grand Canyon is visited by almost five million people each year. (21) Its breathtaking beauty fascinates and draws these crowds. (22) If I had the chance, I'd go. (23) Most people should plan a trip right away!

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Question:

In what sentence can you find a verb in the indicative mood?

Sentence 19
Sentence 19

Sentence 2
Sentence 2

Sentence 22
Sentence 22

Sentence 16

7 answers

A verb in the indicative mood is a verb that states a fact or describes reality.

Looking at the provided sentences:

  • Sentence 16 ("What types of animals do you see in the canyon?") contains an interrogative form, not indicative.
  • Sentence 19 ("Other endangered and threatened canyon animals include Mexican spotted owls, spotted bats, desert tortoise, and bighorn sheep.") contains the verb "include," which is in the indicative mood.
  • Sentence 2 ("Sound unreal?") is also interrogative.
  • Sentence 22 ("If I had the chance, I'd go.") is conditional but not indicative.

Therefore, the correct answer is:

Sentence 19

Question:

In what sentence can you find a verb in the interrogative mood

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Sentence 1
Sentence 1

Sentence 22
Sentence 22

Sentence 19
Sentence 19

Sentence 2
Sentence 2

A verb in the interrogative mood is used to ask a question.

Looking at the provided sentences:

  • Sentence 1 ("Imagine a giant hole in the earth 277 river miles long, up to 18 miles wide, and 1 mile deep, with geologic formations at the bottom dating back to 1,800 million years ago.") is a statement, not a question.
  • Sentence 22 ("If I had the chance, I'd go.") is also a statement, not a question.
  • Sentence 19 ("Other endangered and threatened canyon animals include Mexican spotted owls, spotted bats, desert tortoise, and bighorn sheep.") is a statement, not a question.
  • Sentence 2 ("Sound unreal?") is an interrogative sentence asking for confirmation or reaction.

Thus, the correct answer is:

Sentence 2

Which of these is the correct definition of the active voice

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The voice of a verb in which the subject receives the action of the verb
The voice of a verb in which the subject receives the action of the verb

The verb form that gives a command or advice
The verb form that gives a command or advice

The voice of a verb in which the subject performs the action of the verb
The voice of a verb in which the subject performs the action of the verb

The form of a verb that shows the manner or mode in which a thought is expressed

The correct definition of the active voice is:

The voice of a verb in which the subject performs the action of the verb.

In the active voice, the subject of the sentence is the doer of the action, as opposed to the passive voice, where the subject receives the action.

Which of these is the correct definition of the passive voice

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The form of a verb that shows the manner or mode in which a thought is expressed
The form of a verb that shows the manner or mode in which a thought is expressed

The verb form that asks a question
The verb form that asks a question

The voice of a verb in which the subject performs the action of the verb
The voice of a verb in which the subject performs the action of the verb

The voice of a verb in which the subject receives the action of the verb
The voice of a verb in which the subject receives the action of the verb

The correct definition of the passive voice is:

The voice of a verb in which the subject receives the action of the verb.

In the passive voice, the subject of the sentence is acted upon rather than performing the action.