Understanding Verbs: Tense, Voice, and Mood

Question 1

✔ in the past in the future X in the present

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✔ in the past

Question 2

mean ✔ pausedwould leave

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✔ paused

Question 3

✔ mean X needed were drawing

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✔ mean

Question 4

✔ meanthad meant X have meant

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✔ meant

Question 5

For each sentence, identify the mood of the underlined verb.

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I wish I were going to the movies with you.: subjunctive; Mr. Harris found a wounded bird by the front door.: indicative; Take out the trash before you leave.: imperative; The spider might make a web next to the light.: conditional

Question 6

✔ imperativeinterrogative X subjunctive

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✔ imperative

Question 7

X an uplifting essay on tolerance ✔ an article on crime preventiona poem to promote world peace

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✔ an article on crime prevention

Question 8

✔ a feeling of frustrationX a sincere desire for answers an explanation of the situation

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✔ a feeling of frustration

Question 9

✔ Get over here as soon as you can.I would like you to meet me at home soon. X If you are not busy, please come over soon.

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✔ Get over here as soon as you can.

Question 10

Which sentence changes the verb to active voice?

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The park ranger spotted the shy mountain gorilla.

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