Grammar 1

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English, Other
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9th - 12th Grade
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Jenny Eder
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The light emitted by high-intensity headlights are very effective in illuminating the reflective paints of road markers.
NO CHANGE
can be
aren't
is
Answer explanation
The correct choice is 'is' because 'light' is a singular noun, requiring a singular verb. The sentence should read: 'The light emitted by high-intensity headlights is very effective in illuminating the reflective paints of road markers.'
Tags
CCSS.L.4.1C
CCSS.L.9-10.1B
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When my parents ____ for a visit tomorrow, they will see our new baby for the first time.
will arrive
arrived
will have arrived
arrive
Answer explanation
The correct choice is 'arrive' because it fits the future context of the sentence. 'When my parents arrive' indicates a future event, while the other options do not match the intended tense.
Tags
CCSS.L.4.1B
CCSS.L.5.1.B-D
CCSS.L.5.1B
CCSS.L.5.1C
CCSS.L.5.1D
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
By the time Daniel finally graduated from high school, he ___ seven different schools because his parents moved frequently.
attended
had attended
was attending
had been attending
Answer explanation
The correct choice is 'had attended' because it indicates that Daniel completed the action of attending seven schools before graduating, which aligns with the timeline of his frequent moves.
Tags
CCSS.L.4.1B
CCSS.L.5.1.B-D
CCSS.L.5.1B
CCSS.L.5.1C
CCSS.L.5.1D
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Select the complex sentence.
Because she was aggressive, the girl was pulled out of the game.
The aggressive girl was pulled out of the game.
The girl was aggressive and was pulled out of the game.
The girl played, but her aggression led to her being pulled out of the game.
Answer explanation
The correct choice is 'Because she was aggressive, the girl was pulled out of the game.' This is a complex sentence as it contains a dependent clause ('Because she was aggressive') and an independent clause.
Tags
CCSS.L.2.1F
CCSS.L.3.1H
CCSS.L.3.1I
CCSS.L.5.1E
CCSS.L.7.1B
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The ancestor of our modern microscopes are nearly four hundred years old.
no change
are near
is near
is nearly
Answer explanation
The correct choice is 'is nearly' because 'ancestor' is singular, requiring the singular verb 'is'. 'Nearly' accurately conveys the approximate age of four hundred years, making the sentence grammatically and contextually correct.
Tags
CCSS.L.2.1E
CCSS.L.3.1A
CCSS.L.3.1G
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
write or create
analyze
engage
differentiate
compose
Answer explanation
The term 'compose' directly relates to 'write or create', as it means to put together written work. The other options, like 'analyze' and 'differentiate', do not fit this context.
Tags
CCSS.L.1.1E
CCSS.L.3.1A
CCSS.L.K.1B
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
occupy, attract, or involve someone's attention
engage
emerge
relevant
reflect
Answer explanation
The term 'engage' means to occupy, attract, or involve someone's attention, making it the correct choice. The other options do not convey this meaning.
Tags
CCSS.L.1.1E
CCSS.L.3.1A
CCSS.L.K.1B
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