Warm Up Check 11

Identify the type and function of the verbal used below:

I am not used to holding a sleeping baby this often.

• gerund: noun

• participle: adjective

• infinitive: adverb

Which word has the best connotation to complete this sentence:

When I took my sister to the mall, she acted ___ and running through the food court.

• vivacious

• peppy

• hyper

Identify if the sentence is active or passive voice:

Emergencies are addressed everyday by first responders and medics.

• active

• passive

Choose the antonym for the following word:

dubious

• doubtful

• certain

• abundant

• formal

Identify the inappropriate shift in verb voice or verb mood:

Jasmin carried all the groceries in from the car, but her arms were too tired to put them away.

• active, passive

• passive, active

• imperative, subjunctive

• subjunctive, indicative

Choose the sentence that has the unrestrictive element (*pizazz*) properly punctuated.

• Even though they did not match her outfit, the little girl with the purple ribbons in her hair refused to use any (other color) ribbon.

• Even though they did not match her outfit, the little girl (with the purple ribbons in her hair) refused to use any other color ribbon.

• (Even though they did not match her outfit) the little girl with the purple ribbons in her hair refused to use any other color ribbon.

Choose the synonym for the following word:

turbulent

• tranquil

• tempestuous

• horrid

• concealed

Choose the definition that matches the word used in the sentence:

Everyone listened as the sage gave such insight and wisdom.

• n. An aromatic green-gray plant used in cooking

• n. A person known for wisdom and good judgment

• adj. Having wisdom and good judgment

• adj. Showing lack of wisdom and good judgment

Identify the type and the function of the verbal used below:

If you keep tickling the baby, she will eventually cry.

• gerund: noun

• participle: adjective

• infinitive: adverb

What does confidant mean?

• feeling or showing confidence in oneself; self assured

• a person one spends a lot of time with

• a person one shares a secret with

• able to be relied on as honest or truthful