The correct option that changes the sentence from passive voice to active voice is:
The yard was a disaster and needed to be tended, so Dorothy tended it.
Read the sentence below that is written in passive voice. Then, read the question that follows. (Illuminate)
The yard was a disaster and needed to be tended, so it was tended by Dorothy.
Which of the options below correctly changes the sentence from passive voice to active voice?
(1 point)
Responses
The yard was tended by Dorothy because it was a disaster and needed to be tended.
The yard is a disaster and needs tending, so it is being tended by Dorothy.
The yard is a disaster and needs tending, so it is being tended by Dorothy.
The yard was a disaster and needed to be tended, so Dorothy tended it.
The yard was a disaster and needed to be tended, so Dorothy tended it.
The yard will be a disaster and will need to be tended, so it will be tended by Dorothy.
The yard will be a disaster and will need to be tended, so it will be tended by Dorothy.
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What is the effect of using passive voice in the sentence, "Once her hair and nails were done, Ellie's makeup was put on her by Tim." instead of the active voice in this sentence, "Once Tim had finished Ellie's hair and nails, he put her makeup on."? (Illuminate)(1 point)
Responses
By using the passive voice, there is more emphasis on the actor (Tim), than the actions (doing hair, nails, and makeup being put on).
By using the passive voice, there is more emphasis on the actor (Tim), than the actions (doing hair, nails, and makeup being put on).
By using the passive voice, there is less confusion of who was putting on Ellie's make up.
By using the passive voice, there is less confusion of who was putting on Ellie's make up.
By using the passive voice, Tim, the one doing the action, is completely omitted from the sentence.
By using the passive voice, Tim, the one doing the action, is completely omitted from the sentence.
By using the passive voice, there is more emphasis on the actions (doing hair, nails, and makeup being put on) than the actor (Tim).
By using the passive voice, there is more emphasis on the actions (doing hair, nails, and makeup being put on) than the actor (Tim).
Responses
By using the passive voice, there is more emphasis on the actor (Tim), than the actions (doing hair, nails, and makeup being put on).
By using the passive voice, there is more emphasis on the actor (Tim), than the actions (doing hair, nails, and makeup being put on).
By using the passive voice, there is less confusion of who was putting on Ellie's make up.
By using the passive voice, there is less confusion of who was putting on Ellie's make up.
By using the passive voice, Tim, the one doing the action, is completely omitted from the sentence.
By using the passive voice, Tim, the one doing the action, is completely omitted from the sentence.
By using the passive voice, there is more emphasis on the actions (doing hair, nails, and makeup being put on) than the actor (Tim).
By using the passive voice, there is more emphasis on the actions (doing hair, nails, and makeup being put on) than the actor (Tim).
The correct response is:
By using the passive voice, there is more emphasis on the actions (doing hair, nails, and makeup being put on) than the actor (Tim).
In passive voice, the focus shifts away from the actor (Tim) and places it on the actions being performed, which can create a sense of anonymity regarding who performed the actions.
What is the effect of the conditional mood in the sentence, "If my dog is feeling better, I could take her for a walk."? (Illuminate)(1 point)
Responses
It asks a question to walk the dog if it feels better
It asks a question to walk the dog if it feels better
it gives a command to walk the dog when it is no longer sick
it gives a command to walk the dog when it is no longer sick
It expresses the fact that the dog will definitely be walked
It expresses the fact that the dog will definitely be walked
It expresses uncertainty that the dog will be walked due to its sickness
Responses
It asks a question to walk the dog if it feels better
It asks a question to walk the dog if it feels better
it gives a command to walk the dog when it is no longer sick
it gives a command to walk the dog when it is no longer sick
It expresses the fact that the dog will definitely be walked
It expresses the fact that the dog will definitely be walked
It expresses uncertainty that the dog will be walked due to its sickness
The correct response is:
It expresses uncertainty that the dog will be walked due to its sickness.
The conditional mood in the sentence indicates that the action of taking the dog for a walk is dependent on a condition—specifically, the dog's health—thus introducing an element of uncertainty.
What is the effect of the subjunctive mood in the sentence, "If I were to win the lottery, I would buy my own island."? (Illuminate)(1 point)
Responses
It describes a potential state of being rich from winning the lottery that is contrary to the fact that the person is not currently rich
It describes a potential state of being rich from winning the lottery that is contrary to the fact that the person is not currently rich
It describes a scenario where the person is questioning what to do with their lottery winnings
It describes a scenario where the person is questioning what to do with their lottery winnings
It describes the fact that lottery winners all buy their own islands
It describes the fact that lottery winners all buy their own islands
It describes winning the lottery, which is something that is likely to happen
It describes winning the lottery, which is something that is likely to happen
Responses
It describes a potential state of being rich from winning the lottery that is contrary to the fact that the person is not currently rich
It describes a potential state of being rich from winning the lottery that is contrary to the fact that the person is not currently rich
It describes a scenario where the person is questioning what to do with their lottery winnings
It describes a scenario where the person is questioning what to do with their lottery winnings
It describes the fact that lottery winners all buy their own islands
It describes the fact that lottery winners all buy their own islands
It describes winning the lottery, which is something that is likely to happen
It describes winning the lottery, which is something that is likely to happen
The correct response is:
It describes a potential state of being rich from winning the lottery that is contrary to the fact that the person is not currently rich.
The subjunctive mood expresses hypothetical or unreal situations, suggesting that the speaker does not currently have the wealth to buy an island but is contemplating what they would do if they were to win the lottery.
Which of these is NOT a correct symbol that matches the corresponding word?(1 point)
Responses
Ellipsis ...
Ellipsis ...
Dash -
Dash -
Period .
Period .
Comma !
Responses
Ellipsis ...
Ellipsis ...
Dash -
Dash -
Period .
Period .
Comma !
The option that is NOT a correct symbol that matches the corresponding word is:
Comma !
A comma is represented by a ,, not a !. The exclamation mark is a symbol for strong emotion or emphasis, not for a comma.
Read the sentences and question that follows. (Illuminate)
I heard Mother on the phone say, "Let me think. Oh, that's right. He had basketball practice after school, and then he said he was going to the library to study."
If the author wanted the reader to know that Mother was pausing to think, how should the author punctuate the sentence properly?
(1 point)
Responses
Let me think! Oh, that's right.
Let me think! Oh, that's right.
Let me think: Oh, that's right.
Let me think: Oh, that's right.
Let me think—oh, that's right.
Let me think—oh, that's right.
Let me think; oh, that's right.
I heard Mother on the phone say, "Let me think. Oh, that's right. He had basketball practice after school, and then he said he was going to the library to study."
If the author wanted the reader to know that Mother was pausing to think, how should the author punctuate the sentence properly?
(1 point)
Responses
Let me think! Oh, that's right.
Let me think! Oh, that's right.
Let me think: Oh, that's right.
Let me think: Oh, that's right.
Let me think—oh, that's right.
Let me think—oh, that's right.
Let me think; oh, that's right.
If the author wanted the reader to know that Mother was pausing to think, the sentence should be punctuated as:
Let me think—oh, that's right.
The dash (—) effectively indicates a pause, which aligns with the idea that Mother is taking a moment to think before continuing.