Select the correct answer from the list. (1 point)
The mountains of Colorado_____ my next vacation destination.
are
Which sentence has proper subject-verb agreement?(1 point)
Responses
The members of the French Club is aware of the details.
The members of the French Club is aware of the details.
My sister and brother is responsible for cleaning the house this afternoon.
My sister and brother is responsible for cleaning the house this afternoon.
Missouri and Illinois are states along the Mississippi River.
Missouri and Illinois are states along the Mississippi River.
Hope, peace, and love is achievable for everyone.
Missouri and Illinois are states along the Mississippi River.
Grammar Unit Test
3 of 143 of 14 Items
Question
Use the sentence to answer the question.
Because he was late, Fred missed the movie.
Which group of words is included in the sentence?
(1 point)
Responses
dependent clause
dependent clause
gerund phrase
gerund phrase
infinitive phrase
infinitive phrase
participial phrase
participial phrase
dependent clause
Which sentence displays correct subject-verb agreement?(1 point)
Responses
The cattle in the field is huge!
The cattle in the field is huge!
The island visited by the travelers are warm.
The island visited by the travelers are warm.
The books at the library is very helpful.
The books at the library is very helpful.
My collection of stamps is extensive.
My collection of stamps is extensive.
Which sentence contains a gerund?(1 point)
Responses
Watching little league baseball is a favorite pastime of people who appreciate summer.
Watching little league baseball is a favorite pastime of people who appreciate summer.
Playing baseball with his friends, Noah decided he needed a new bat and glove.
Playing baseball with his friends, Noah decided he needed a new bat and glove.
Some baseball teams are successful because they acquire players reaching for their highest potential.
Some baseball teams are successful because they acquire players reaching for their highest potential.
The number one leader in runs scored for his team is batting first in today's game.
The number one leader in runs scored for his team is batting first in today's game.
Watching little league baseball is a favorite pastime of people who appreciate summer.
Which sentence includes a participial phrase?(1 point)
Responses
Would you help our planning the trip?
Would you help our planning the trip?
I would like to go to the new mountain resort.
I would like to go to the new mountain resort.
I looked in the closet for my sweater.
I looked in the closet for my sweater.
Staring down the mountain, Jack was excited for a day of skiing.
Staring down the mountain, Jack was excited for a day of skiing.
Which sentence includes a prepositional phrase?(1 point)
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Monday is the last day to sign up.
Monday is the last day to sign up.
The cat is swishing its tail.
The cat is swishing its tail.
The test was moved to Wednesday.
The test was moved to Wednesday.
I will try to memorize the poem.
The test was moved to Wednesday.
Which sentence has correct pronoun and antecedent agreement?(1 point)
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Carol wanted to go outside, but it was raining and she could not find our rain jacket.
Carol wanted to go outside, but it was raining and she could not find our rain jacket.
Because the brothers were tired, he forgot to shut the gate and the dog ran out.
Because the brothers were tired, he forgot to shut the gate and the dog ran out.
When the teachers arrived at school, she saw the students writing with chalk.
When the teachers arrived at school, she saw the students writing with chalk.
While the neighbors were walking to the store, they dropped their money and the wind blew it away.
While the neighbors were walking to the store, they dropped their money and the wind blew it away.
Which sentence includes a dependent clause?(1 point)
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When looking out the window, they saw the first leaf fall.
When looking out the window, they saw the first leaf fall.
They gave sandwiches to the children on paper plates.
They gave sandwiches to the children on paper plates.
On the way to the store, Nicole saw a lost cat.
On the way to the store, Nicole saw a lost cat.
The boy received a dog named Rover for his birthday.
When looking out the window, they saw the first leaf fall.
Use the sentence to answer the question.
“Many mistakes were made today,” the coach said after the team’s loss.
Which option turns the sentence that is written in passive voice into active voice?
(1 point)
Responses
The coach said the mistakes made the team lose.
The coach said the mistakes made the team lose.
The team lost the game because the players made mistakes.
The team lost the game because the players made mistakes.
The coach said the team lost by making many mistakes.
The coach said the team lost by making many mistakes.
The team's loss was caused by mistakes being made.
The team lost the game because the players made mistakes.
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)
Short Answer Rubric (2 points)
Points Awarded Criteria
2
The answer is very clear.
The answer is fully supported by details.
There may be a few errors in grammar, usage, or mechanics. Errors do not interfere with meaning.
1
The answer is somewhat clear.
Details are weak or not related.
There are some errors in grammar, usage, and mechanics. Errors interfere with meaning.
0 The question is not answered.
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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.
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)
Short Answer Rubric (2 points)
Points Awarded Criteria
2
The answer is very clear.
The answer is fully supported by details.
There may be a few errors in grammar, usage, or mechanics. Errors do not interfere with meaning.
1
The answer is somewhat clear.
Details are weak or not related.
There are some errors in grammar, usage, and mechanics. Errors interfere with meaning.
0 The question is not answered.
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The gerund in this sentence is "Traveling". It functions as the subject of the sentence.
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)
Short Answer Rubric (2 points)
Points Awarded Criteria
2
The answer is very clear.
The answer is fully supported by details.
There may be a few errors in grammar, usage, or mechanics. Errors do not interfere with meaning.
1
The answer is somewhat clear.
Details are weak or not related.
There are some errors in grammar, usage, and mechanics. Errors interfere with meaning.
0 The question is not answered.
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The participle in this sentence is "competing". It functions as an adjective describing the teams.
Grammar Unit Test
14 of 1414 of 14 Items
Question
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.
(4 points)
Short Answer Rubric (4 points)
Points Awarded Criteria
4
The answer is very clear.
The answer is fully supported by details.
There may be a few errors in grammar, usage, or mechanics. Errors do not interfere with meaning.
3
The answer is mostly clear.
The answer is supported by mostly relevant details.
There are a few errors in grammar, usage, or mechanics. Errors do not interfere with meaning.
2
The answer is somewhat clear.
Details are weak or not related.
There are some errors in grammar, usage, and mechanics. Errors interfere with meaning.
1
The answer is not clear.
There are few or no supporting details.
There are many errors in grammar, usage, and mechanics. Errors interfere with meaning.
0 The question is not answered.
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Alex Muros won the science fair this year. He explained why leaves change colors in the fall with his project. The principal gave Alex a prize, and he will have the opportunity to present his project at the statewide science fair in the spring. Alex's parents will take him out for ice cream to celebrate his hard work.
Which phrase describes a context clue?(1 point)
Responses
resources that help the reader determine the pronunciation of a word
resources that help the reader determine the pronunciation of a word
words or phrases in a text that help the reader determine the meaning of a word
words or phrases in a text that help the reader determine the meaning of a word
words or phrases in a text that help the reader determine where to find the definition of a word
words or phrases in a text that help the reader determine where to find the definition of a word
resources that help the reader determine the origin of a word
words or phrases in a text that help the reader determine the meaning of a word
Use the context clues in the sentence to answer the question.
The aroma of oregano, garlic, and sun-dried tomatoes simmering filled the apartment as Carolyn prepared dinner for her friends.
In the sentence, the word aroma means ______.
(1 point)
Responses
cooking
cooking
food
food
smell
smell
spices
smell
Use the context clues in the sentence to answer the question.
Benjamin realized that he had made a rash decision when he signed up for the swim team. He had not considered how the early morning practices would affect his routine.
In the sentence, the word rash means ______.
(1 point)
Responses
itchy skin
itchy skin
with little thought
with little thought
funny
funny
unexpected
with little thought
Use the sentence to answer the question.
William was afraid to begin the daunting task of writing his research essay. He had never written more than five pages before.
In the sentence, the word daunting mean _____.
(1 point)
Responses
enjoyable
enjoyable
annoying
annoying
boring
boring
intimidating
intimidating
Use the sentence to answer the question.
My small salad did nothing to appease my growling stomach.
In the sentence, the word appease mean _____.
(1 point)
Responses
entertain
entertain
silence
silence
satisfy
satisfy
amuse
amuse