Verb Tense and Voice — Unit test Answers

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Read the rough draft.The county’s new online grade book is a wonderful parent resource. Parents can log on to check students’ daily homework assignments, test grades, and long-term project information. A few seconds of research offers parents a comprehensive update about students’ standings.Read the counterclaim.However, this resource needs to be used properly by parents and students.

A
This online grade book has been used with great success in other counties since its release in 2005.
B
Without the online grade book, parents struggle to offer the necessary support for schoolwork at home.
C
If this resource is not used properly, parents’ involvement might inhibit students’ independence and responsibility.
D
The quality of long-term projects is likely to increase because parents will encourage students to plan ahead.
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The dramatic structure of Monster

A
tells the story through Steve’s point of view.
B
shows Steve’s inner thoughts and fears.
C
shows how people around Steve are acting.
D
includes Steve writing about himself in the first person.
6

Read the sentence.Dancing is becoming a popular hobby.

A
The word “dancing” is a verb that functions as a noun.
B
The word “dancing” is a verb that functions as an adjective.
C
The word “becoming” is a verb that functions as a noun.
D
The word “becoming” is a verb that functions as an adjective.
7

Which sentence tells about a present goal?

A
Jamal was able to catch the bat in a pillowcase and get it out of the house.
B
Nina is trying to raise her grade in American History from a B+ to an A.
C
In order to satisfy his parents, Ben will be cleaning his room all afternoon.
D
Bill and Terrence had hoped to get to the stadium before the game started.
8

Read the excerpt from The Building of Manhattan.In 1945 a U.S. Air Force bomber making an approach to a Newark, New Jersey, airport in fog and rain was seen passing over midtown Manhattan at low altitude. Seconds after narrowly missing other buildings, it crashed into the Empire State Building at a speed of more than 250 miles per hour. Three people died in the plane and eleven in the building, but the building stood firm, although extensive damage was done in the impact area at the 78th and 79th floors.

A
In 1945 a U.S. Air Force bomber accidentally crashed into the Empire State Building, killing fourteen people and damaging the 78th and 79th floors.
B
In 1945, a US Air Force bomber came toward the Empire State Building in the fog, smashing into it at 250+ miles per hour.
C
In 1945, US Air Force bombers and other aviation vehicles had trouble flying in low fog around the Empire State Building.
D
In 1945, US Air Force bombers and other aviation vehicles were a threat to the Empire State Building in bad weather, according to many people.
9

Which type of source is credible?

A
a text message
B
a student blog
C
a government website
D
a social media website
10

Read the excerpt from The Building of Manhattan.The guy wires are fastened to the SPIDER at the top of the mast. This allows the derrick to swivel about without disturbing the wires.

A
What is fastened to the spider?
B
What is left undisturbed in this process?
C
What does the spider look like?
D
How does the derrick move?

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