Simple Sentences: Sentence Parts, Verb Tense, and Verb Voice

Question 1

What is the subject of the sentence?[___]

Revolt · Accepted Answer

children and adults

Question 2

What is the simple predicate of the sentence?[___]

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prepare

Question 3

What is the complete predicate of the sentence?[___]

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prepare for the holiday by decorating their homes with symbols of springtime

Question 4

What is the subject of the sentence?[___]

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the Chinese New Year

Question 5

What is the complete predicate of the sentence?[___]

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is an important traditional holiday in China

Question 6

Long ago, the Chinese New Year festival [___] for an entire month. The festival still [___] several days, but it is much shorter. During the festival, families [___] to eat and to celebrate a new year. Families are hopeful about what [___] during the new year.

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lasted; Long ago, the Chinese New Year festival for an entire month. The festival still several days, but it is much shorter. During the festival, families to eat and to celebrate a new year. Families are hop: lasted; Long ago, the Chinese New Year festival for an entire month. The festival still several days, but it is much shorter. During the festival, families to eat and to celebrate a new year. Families are hop: spans; Long ago, the Chinese New Year festival for an entire month. The festival still several days, but it is much shorter. During the festival, families to eat and to celebrate a new year. Families are hop: gather; Long ago, the Chinese New Year festival for an entire month. The festival still several days, but it is much shorter. During the festival, families to eat and to celebrate a new year. Families are hop: will happen

Question 7

According to legend, the Chinese New Year celebration [___] because of a fight against a mythical creature called the Nian. The Nian [___] animals, crops, and even children. To keep the Nian from attacking, the villagers [___] food in their doorways as an offering. One day, the Nian was frightened by a child in red. The villagers [___] to use red lanterns and scrolls to ward off the creature. Firecrackers were also believed to frighten the Nian away. The color red, fireworks, and food [___] still part of Chinese New Year celebrations today.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

started; According to legend, the Chinese New Year celebration because of a fight against a mythical creature called the Nian. The Nian animals, crops, and even children. To keep the Nian from attacking, the v: started; According to legend, the Chinese New Year celebration because of a fight against a mythical creature called the Nian. The Nian animals, crops, and even children. To keep the Nian from attacking, the v: ate; According to legend, the Chinese New Year celebration because of a fight against a mythical creature called the Nian. The Nian animals, crops, and even children. To keep the Nian from attacking, the v: left; According to legend, the Chinese New Year celebration because of a fight against a mythical creature called the Nian. The Nian animals, crops, and even children. To keep the Nian from attacking, the v: began; According to legend, the Chinese New Year celebration because of a fight against a mythical creature called the Nian. The Nian animals, crops, and even children. To keep the Nian from attacking, the v: are

Question 8

At the time of the Chinese New Year, people honor their ancestors.[___]

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direct object; At the time of the Chinese New Year, people honor their ancestors.: direct object; Families clean their homes to sweep away bad luck.: direct object; People give children red envelopes filled with money.: indirect object; Families wish their relatives “fortune, health, and happiness”.: indirect object

Question 9

Families reunite to eat a special New Year’s Eve dinner.[___]

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active voice; Families reunite to eat a special New Year’s Eve dinner.: active voice; Places are laid for family members who are absent.: passive voice; Special foods that symbolize good luck are served.: passive voice; Many people serve rice cakes, called nian gao.: active voice

Question 10

Which revision puts the sample sentence in active voice?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Family members set places at the table for relatives who cannot attend.

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