AnswersMO-English Language Arts 11 AEmily Dickinson's Poetry

Verb Tense, Verb Voice, and Verb Mood Answers

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Read the sentence. Peeking through the curtains, Yvonne scan the audience for Mira and saw her sitting in the fourth row. Which is the best replacement for the underlined word?

A
scanning
B
will scan
C
scanned
D
scans
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Read the sentence.The song that Millie hoped to play in the talent show was written by Alejandro.Which is the best way to write this sentence in the active voice?

A
The song that would be played by Millie in the talent show was written by Alejandro.
B
Alejandro wrote the song that Millie hoped to play in the talent show.
C
Alejandro wrote the song that would be played by Millie in the talent show.
D
The song that Millie hoped to play in the talent show was being written by Alejandro.
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Read the sentence. One day, I will hope to study psychology in college. Which is the best replacement for the underlined words?

A
have hoped
B
hope
C
hopes
D
hoping
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Read the sentence.The dance was attended by the entire senior class, as well as several chaperones.Which is the best way to write this sentence in the active voice?

A
The entire senior class and several chaperones attended the dance.
B
The entire senior class attended the dance, which was also attended by several chaperones.
C
The dance was attended by the entire senior class and several chaperones.
D
The dance was attended by several chaperones, and the entire senior class as well.
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Read the sentences.Sentence 1: I hope the dinner comes out perfectly, but even if it doesn’t, I’m pretty sure they’ll know how hard I tried. Sentence 2: Then we’ll have coffee cake for dessert, which I made from scratch.Sentence 3: I am making my sister’s favorite: roasted chicken, brown rice, and brussels sprouts. Sentence 4: I cannot wait to cook dinner for my family tonight.What is the most logical sequence for these sentences in a story?

A
1, 3, 2, 4
B
4, 1, 3, 2
C
4, 3, 2, 1
D
3, 2, 1, 2
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Read the sentences.Sentence 1: I scrambled downstairs and through the kitchen and living room to the front door.Sentence 2: The mailbox loomed before me, my destiny likely inside. Sentence 3: My fingers shaking, I opened the door and took a deep breath. Sentence 4: From my bedroom, I saw the mailman outside and heard our mailbox open and close. What is the most logical sequence for these sentences in a story?

A
1, 3, 2, 4
B
3, 1, 2, 4
C
4, 3, 2, 1
D
4, 1, 3, 2
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Read the sentence. Carolina usually plays third base, but she is going to played first base in the game tomorrow.Which is the best replacement for the underlined word?

A
player
B
plays
C
play
D
playing
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Read the sentence.The final goal was kicked by Jake, and the Huskies won the game. Which is the best way to write this sentence in the active voice?

A
The final goal was being kicked by Jake, and the Huskies won the game.
B
The final goal had been kicked by Jake, and the Huskies won the game.
C
Jake was kicking the final goal, and the Huskies won the game.
D
Jake kicked the final goal, and the Huskies won the game.
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Read the paragraph.Nikki’s grandmother always made the most delicious baklava. It was perfectly sweet, perfectly flaky, and perfectly nutty. Nikki had always known that her grandmother would teach her how to make it one day. That day had finally come. As Nikki tied her apron strings, she couldn’t help smiling. One day, she teaches her own children and grandchildren this precious recipe!Which is the best replacement for the underlined sentence?

A
One day, she had taught her own children and grandchildren this precious recipe!
B
One day, she is teaching her own children and grandchildren this precious recipe!
C
One day, she would teach her own children and grandchildren this precious recipe!
D
One day, she teaches her own children and grandchildren this precious recipe!
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Read the paragraph.My brother and I pulled into the driveway. I peered up and thought it was suspicious that every shade in the house was drawn. The house had been unusually dark for early evening. As my brother unlocked the front door, I heard some hushed whispers. Suddenly, about ten of my friends and my parents jumped out and yelled, “Surprise!” Which is the best replacement for the underlined sentence?

A
The house was unusually dark for early evening.
B
The house will be unusually dark for early evening.
C
The house has been unusually dark for early evening.
D
The house was being unusually dark for early evening.

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