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Verb Tense and Voice Answers

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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.
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Which sentence contains a verb acting as a noun?

A
Fearing the flu, Simone washed her hands a lot.
B
Sailing is my aunt and uncle’s favorite activity.
C
The winds were gusting up to 35 miles per hour.
D
The keys should be hanging on the hook by the door.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Which sentence contains a gerund?

A
My cell phone battery is dying.
B
Don't worry about every detail.
C
Was Gigi holding the crying baby?
D
Hiking is a great form of exercise.
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Choose the sentence with a progressive verb aspect.

A
Some jewels were stolen from a local mansion.
B
A witness had seen the thieves running from the residence.
C
The robbers' getaway car was approaching the edge of town.
D
A police officer manages to catch the thieves.
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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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Which sentence contains a future-tense verb?

A
Mr. Prince will be here at 5 o'clock.
B
Have you helped Molly practice?
C
Two of my brothers have red trucks.
D
That movie scared my socks off!
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Which sentence uses a present-tense verb?

A
Will Frank and Amanda be at the family reunion?
B
My cousin Chynna is calling from another country.
C
Mrs. Simpson made that lovely red dress herself.
D
Victor has been a volunteer since he was twelve.

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