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Verb Tense, Verb Voice, and Verb Mood Answers

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Read the sentence.Mustafa is an excellent long-distance runner, and the race was won by him last weekend. Which is the best way to write this sentence in the active voice?

A
Mustafa is an excellent long-distance runner, and the race had been won by him last weekend.
B
Mustafa is an excellent long-distance runner, and he won the race last weekend.
C
Mustafa is an excellent long-distance runner, and he win the race last weekend.
D
Mustafa is an excellent long-distance runner, and the race was win by him last weekend.
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Read the sentence.The song that Millie hoped to play in the talent show was written by Alejandro.Which is the best way to write this sentence in the active voice?

A
The song that would be played by Millie in the talent show was written by Alejandro.
B
Alejandro wrote the song that Millie hoped to play in the talent show.
C
Alejandro wrote the song that would be played by Millie in the talent show.
D
The song that Millie hoped to play in the talent show was being written by Alejandro.
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Which sentence is an example of the indicative mood?

A
If you had wanted to go to the game today, you would have worked on your essay.
B
If you want to go to the game today, work on your essay.
C
Work on your essay if you want to go to the game today.
D
You worked on your essay yesterday so you could go to the game today.
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Read the sentence.Mustafa is an excellent long-distance runner, and the race was won by him last weekend. Which is the best way to write this sentence in the active voice?

A
Mustafa is an excellent long-distance runner, and the race had been won by him last weekend.
B
Mustafa is an excellent long-distance runner, and he won the race last weekend.
C
Mustafa is an excellent long-distance runner, and he win the race last weekend.
D
Mustafa is an excellent long-distance runner, and the race was win by him last weekend.
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Read the sentence.The textbooks were organized by Sonora.Which is the best way to write this sentence in the active voice?

A
Sonora organized the textbooks.
B
The textbooks were being organized by Sonora.
C
Sonora is organizing the textbooks.
D
The textbooks had been by organized Sonora.
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Read the sentence. Peeking through the curtains, Yvonne scan the audience for Mira and saw her sitting in the fourth row. Which is the best replacement for the underlined word?

A
scanning
B
will scan
C
scanned
D
scans
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Read the paragraph.My brother and I pulled into the driveway. I peered up and thought it was suspicious that every shade in the house was drawn. The house had been unusually dark for early evening. As my brother unlocked the front door, I heard some hushed whispers. Suddenly, about ten of my friends and my parents jumped out and yelled, “Surprise!” Which is the best replacement for the underlined sentence?

A
The house was unusually dark for early evening.
B
The house will be unusually dark for early evening.
C
The house has been unusually dark for early evening.
D
The house was being unusually dark for early evening.
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Which sentence is an example of the imperative mood?

A
If you had brought me my physics textbook, my lab manual, and my homework assignments, I would have read the chapters.
B
I would like you to bring me my physics textbook, my lab manual, and my homework assignments.
C
You brought me my physics textbook, my lab manual, and my homework assignments.
D
Please bring me my physics textbook, my lab manual, and my homework assignments.
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Read the sentence.The dance was attended by the entire senior class, as well as several chaperones.Which is the best way to write this sentence in the active voice?

A
The entire senior class and several chaperones attended the dance.
B
The entire senior class attended the dance, which was also attended by several chaperones.
C
The dance was attended by the entire senior class and several chaperones.
D
The dance was attended by several chaperones, and the entire senior class as well.
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Read the sentence. Every morning, I run three miles before I go to school, but I takes a break today.Which is the best replacement for the underlined word?

A
take
B
taken
C
took
D
taking
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Read the paragraph.Novac barely heard his dad’s car rumbling up the driveway. He barely heard the car door as it closed or his dad’s key in the lock. He barely hears his dad put his tools in the front hall closet. He was so focused on his geometry proof, that when he first heard a soft, muffled bark coming from downstairs, he barely noticed. Then he heard it again. A true bark! And it was coming from downstairs. He dropped his notebook on the floor and smiled. He feels tears in the corners of his eyes. Finally--his family owned a dog. Choose the best two words to replace the underlined words, in order.

A
hearing; feeling
B
hearing; felt
C
heard; felt
D
heard; feeled
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Read the sentence. Remind me to turn off the lights before we leave.What is the verb mood of this sentence?

A
imperative
B
subjunctive
C
indicative
D
passive
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Read the sentences.Sentence 1: I hope the dinner comes out perfectly, but even if it doesn’t, I’m pretty sure they’ll know how hard I tried. Sentence 2: Then we’ll have coffee cake for dessert, which I made from scratch.Sentence 3: I am making my sister’s favorite: roasted chicken, brown rice, and brussels sprouts. Sentence 4: I cannot wait to cook dinner for my family tonight.What is the most logical sequence for these sentences in a story?

A
1, 3, 2, 4
B
4, 1, 3, 2
C
4, 3, 2, 1
D
3, 2, 1, 2
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Read the paragraph.As I board the bus, I feel a sense of triumph. My team and I are on our way to play in the state championships. I think back to the beginning of the season. We lost our first three games. After the difficult start, no one thought we could come back and win the rest. We proved everyone wrong. We proved ourselves wrong! I find my seat next to my best friend and fellow fullback. We ______ out the window as the bus pulls away. We are off. Which best fits in the blank?

A
gazed
B
were gazing
C
gaze
D
will gaze
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Read the sentence. Carolina usually plays third base, but she is going to played first base in the game tomorrow.Which is the best replacement for the underlined word?

A
player
B
plays
C
play
D
playing

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