Verb Tense and Voice Answers

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For each sentence, select the aspect of the underlined verb(s).

Answers:
She pretends to be a police officer by dressing up.:simple
Will you change the sheets tonight?:simple
The elephant had eaten all the hay.:perfect
Between 1981 and 1989, Ronald Reagan was leading the United States.:progressive
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present✔ pastfuture

A
present
B
past
C
future
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present✔ pastfuture

A
present
B
past
C
future
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What verb tense and aspect are used in the capitalized sentence?

A
simple present
B
simple past
C
past perfect
D
past progressive
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Which choice shows the same sentence properly written in past tense?

A
When I look into the small rectangle, I saw a face looking back at me but I don’t recognize it.
B
When I looked into the small rectangle, I see a face looked back at me but I didn’t recognize it.
C
When I looked into the small rectangle, I saw a face looking back at me but I didn’t recognize it.
D
When I look into the small rectangle, I saw a face looked back at me but I didn’t recognize it.
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Which statements are written in active voice? Check all that apply.

A
The student read a new book.
B
Many students protested the new uniform requirement.
C
The books were opened by the students.
D
The peacemakers signed a new agreement.
E
The papers were signed by twenty representatives.
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Which sentences have the infinitives correctly underlined? Check all that apply.We’ve always wanted to jump from a plane.Selling the car to pay for our daughter’s education is our only option.She wanted to buy the dress and give it to me tonight.Although the issue was presented to the board, members have not yet voted on it.The players on the soccer team wanted to win.

A
We’ve always wanted to jump from a plane.
B
Selling the car to pay for our daughter’s education is our only option.
C
She wanted to buy the dress and give it to me tonight.
D
Although the issue was presented to the board, members have not yet voted on it.
E
The players on the soccer team wanted to win.
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Consider your life goals. Write a few sentences that explain what your goals used to be, what you are working on now, and what you have planned for the future. Make sure to use proper verb tense, aspect, and voice.

Answer:

In the past, I wanted to become a musician because I loved playing the guitar. Currently, I am taking advanced classes and practicing every day to improve my skills. In the future, I plan to attend a conservatory and eventually perform in a professional orchestra.

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✔ simpleperfectprogressive

A
simple
B
perfect
C
progressive
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simple✔ perfectprogressive

A
simple
B
perfect
C
progressive
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simpleperfect✔ progressive

A
simple
B
perfect
C
progressive

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