Bellringer Practice 3

Which of the following is written in active voice?

• The students worked hard to study for their test.
• The students were given help by the teachers.
• Good grades were earned by everyone who paid attention.
• Everyone who received an A+ was given candy by the teachers.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

• Tyler, an avid reader, loves the Warrior  Cats series.
• After he ate his vegetables Antone got dessert.
• She wanted to play basketball, because she loved the sport
• Once you are done; turn in your paper.

Which sentences uses the correct verb tense?

• Other inventors had put sound with pictures before Thomas Edison did.
• In the 1930s, monster movie makers will be using bad special effects.
• I have played piano for 10 years before I quit.
• We had sat on the floor for hours, and now our bottoms are sore.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

• My dog, Oliver; barks all night long.
• We will begin filming the movie, after we finish the script.
• Until you understand the rules, you may not understand grammar.
• The dog ate my homework so it isn't finished.

Which sentence is written in active voice?

• Mr. Naftzger threw his sandwich at Mrs. Hall.
• The muffins were made by Mrs. Hall for Mr. Naftzger's birthday.
• The soup was spilled on the floor by the careless students.
• The pizza was devoured within seconds!