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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)

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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).

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, there is more emphasis on the actor (Tim), than the actions (doing hair, nails, and makeup being put on).

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The correct effect of using passive voice in the given sentences 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 the passive construction, the focus shifts from Tim, the doer of the actions, to the actions themselves and the subject receiving those actions (Ellie's hair, nails, and makeup). This can create a more neutral tone and emphasize the process rather than the individual's involvement.

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)

options:

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 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
It expresses uncertainty that the dog will be walked due to its sickness

it gives a command to walk the dog when it is no longer sick

The correct effect of the conditional mood in the sentence "If my dog is feeling better, I could take her for a walk" is:

It expresses uncertainty that the dog will be walked due to its sickness.

The use of the conditional mood (specifically "could") indicates that the action of taking the dog for a walk is contingent on the dog's condition improving, introducing an element of uncertainty regarding whether the walk will actually happen.

What is the effect of the subjunctive mood in the sentence, "If I were to win the lottery, I would buy my own island."

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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 winning the lottery, which is something that is likely to happen
It describes winning the lottery, which is something that is likely to happen

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 a scenario where the person is questioning what to do with their lottery winnings

The correct effect of the subjunctive mood in the sentence "If I were to win the lottery, I would buy my own island" 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 use of the subjunctive mood ("If I were") indicates a hypothetical situation that is not true in the present, emphasizing the contrast between the current reality (not having won the lottery or being rich) and the imagined situation (winning the lottery and being able to buy an island).

Which of these is NOT a correct symbol that matches the corresponding word?

options:

Period .

Ellipsis ...
Ellipsis ...

Dash -
Dash -

Comma !

The option that is NOT a correct symbol that matches the corresponding word is:

Comma !

The correct symbol for a comma is , (a small pause), while "!" represents an exclamation mark.

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?

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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 most appropriate punctuation would be:

Let me think—oh, that's right.

Using a dash (—) effectively indicates a pause or interruption in thought, which aligns with the context of Mother taking a moment to think.

Which option below is the correct way to punctuate the sentence? (If no substitution is needed, then select "Leave as is.") (Illuminate)

While Dena was at soccer camp; she won a large trophy.

options:

Leave as is
Leave as is

soccer camp she won
soccer camp she won

soccer camp. She won
soccer camp. She won

soccer camp, she won

The correct way to punctuate the sentence is:

soccer camp, she won

The original sentence incorrectly uses a semicolon after "soccer camp." It should be replaced with a comma to properly connect the two independent clauses. Therefore, the corrected sentence would read: "While Dena was at soccer camp, she won a large trophy."