ACAP Practice 1.4

Front

What is the past perfect tense?

Back

The past perfect tense is used to describe an action that was completed before another action in the past. It is formed using 'had' + past participle (e.g., 'had waited').

Front

Provide an example of a sentence using the past perfect tense.

Back

"I had finished my homework before dinner."

Front

What is the correct form of the verb in the sentence: 'Marley laced up her shoes and stretched her calf muscles before she ___ around the track.'?

Back

The correct form is 'sprinted'.

Front

What is the purpose of using commas in a sentence?

Back

Commas are used to separate items in a list, to set off introductory elements, and to clarify meaning.

Front

Identify the correct use of commas in this sentence: 'Our parents, relatives, and friends influence our lives in many ways.'

Back

The sentence correctly uses commas to separate items in a list.

Front

What is the past tense of the verb 'to play'?

Back

The past tense is 'played'.

Front

What is the difference between 'sprint' and 'sprinted'?

Back

'Sprint' is the base form of the verb, while 'sprinted' is the past tense.

Front

What is the correct form of the verb in the sentence: 'Andrew ___ guitar for a year before he started taking lessons.'?

Back

The correct form is 'had played'.

Front

What does it mean to correct a sentence?

Back

To correct a sentence means to fix grammatical errors or improve clarity.

Front

What is the correct way to write: 'Shauna plays softball after school; she is a good hitter and she ran fast.'?

Back

The correct way is: 'Shauna plays softball after school; she is a good hitter, and she runs fast.'