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Verb Tense and Voice Answers

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Read the sentence.Susan will be working as a camp counselor this summer.

A
future progressive
B
future progressive
C
future perfect
D
future perfect
E
simple future
F
simple future
G
present progressive
H
present progressive
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Read the paragraph.1Everyone has goals. 2Whether they are things one can achieve in a day or hopes for one's life, goals keep us moving and growing. 3Daily goals are usually easy to accomplish. 4Getting to school on time, for example, does not take a lot of effort. 5Graduating, on the other hand, is a long-term goal that takes time and dedication to achieve.

A
The paragraph uses past-tense verbs.
B
The paragraph uses future-tense verbs.
C
The paragraph uses present-tense verbs.
D
The paragraph uses present- and future-tense verbs.
3

Choose the sentence with a simple verb aspect.

A
The storm had ended by sunrise.
B
Our school bus was leaking oil.
C
We are planning to see the play.
D
The hot pavement hurts our feet.
4

Read the sentence.When at the beach, Carina is often applying sunscreen so that she will not go home with burning skin.

A
The word “is” is a verb that functions as a verb, and “applying” is a verb that functions as a noun.
B
The word “applying” is a verb that functions as a noun, and “go” is a verb that functions as a verb.
C
The word “applying” is a verb that functions as a verb, and “burning” is a verb that functions as an adjective.
D
The word “go” is a verb that functions as a verb, and “burning” is a verb that functions as a noun.
5

Read the paragraph.1My sister dreams of becoming the White House chef someday. 2She is working energetically to achieve this goal. 3I thought it merely involved a bunch of cutting, stirring, and cooking, but she explained that professional chefs have to be good at math, science, and business as well. 4She even puts extra time into her French homework because she hopes to go to culinary school in France. 5Getting her there is one of my parents' goals. 6My sister is saving her babysitting money to help them with that.

A
The paragraph uses present- and future-tense verbs. It contains six infinitives.
B
The paragraph uses present- and future-tense verbs. It contains six infinitives.
C
The paragraph uses past- and present-tense verbs. It contains four infinitives.
D
The paragraph uses past- and present-tense verbs. It contains four infinitives.
E
The paragraph uses present- and future-tense verbs. It contains four infinitives.
F
The paragraph uses present- and future-tense verbs. It contains four infinitives.
G
The paragraph uses past- and present-tense verbs. It contains five infinitives.
H
The paragraph uses past- and present-tense verbs. It contains five infinitives.
6

Which sentence uses passive voice?

A
Mark's torn pants and sweatshirt made his mother sigh.
B
The snow from last week's storm melted when temperatures rose.
C
The long-awaited victory was earned by every player on the team.
D
Before she left for the airport, Mrs. Kelly kissed her cat and dog.
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Read the paragraph.1Jesse will graduate from high school and go to college. 2His younger brother will be going to college as well. 3After they have graduated, all of the Miller boys will have earned an advanced degree.

A
Sentence 1 contains a simple past verb. Sentence 2 contains a future progressive verb. Sentence 3 contains a future perfect verb.
B
Sentence 1 contains a simple future verb. Sentence 2 contains a future progressive verb. Sentence 3 contains a future perfect verb.
C
Sentence 1 contains a future progressive verb. Sentence 2 contains a simple future verb. Sentence 3 contains a future perfect verb.
D
Sentence 1 contains a simple future verb. Sentence 2 contains a future perfect verb. Sentence 3 contains a future progressive verb.
8

Which sentence contains a gerund?

A
Sally is fishing on the lake with her father and brothers.
B
Sally is fishing on the lake with her father and brothers.
C
Marcus is supposed to be joining the discussion later today.
D
Marcus is supposed to be joining the discussion later today.
E
My cat was not interested in the dangling string.
F
My cat was not interested in the dangling string.
G
Her chorus director does not appreciate Angela's fidgeting.
H
Her chorus director does not appreciate Angela's fidgeting.
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Which sentence is the best example of a lively and active voice?

A
We were invited by our neighbors to attend the cookout.
B
We were invited by our neighbors to attend the cookout.
C
A machine mixes the concrete with water.
D
A machine mixes the concrete with water.
E
Her parents had already been informed.
F
Her parents had already been informed.
G
The ballots were counted by a member of the committee.
H
The ballots were counted by a member of the committee.
10

Which sentence contains an infinitive?

A
Li says learning to speak French is easier than you think.
B
Li says learning to speak French is easier than you think.
C
Marco went to his doctor for advice about his knee.
D
Marco went to his doctor for advice about his knee.
E
Mrs. Wilson sent the letters and packages to Charlie.
F
Mrs. Wilson sent the letters and packages to Charlie.
G
If she hurries, Lillian will be there by quarter to four.
H
If she hurries, Lillian will be there by quarter to four.

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