Parallel structure is used in writing to:

Ensure that similar elements in a sentence have the same grammatical form

Repeat the same word multiple times

Combine two independent clauses

Ellipses are used in a sentence to:

Indicate a pause, interruption, or omitted words

Show strong emphasis in writing

Mark the beginning of a new paragraph

A dash is primarily used to:

Emphasize information, show interruptions, or set off a phrase

Indicate omitted words in a quote

Which sentence contains a gerund?

Running through the park is my favorite activity.

I like to run in the park every morning.

The running shoes were on sale.

She will run in the marathon this weekend.

Which of the following sentences is in passive voice?

A delicious meal was prepared by the chef.

The chef prepared a delicious meal.

The chef is preparing a delicious meal.

The delicious meal smells amazing.

Choose the sentence that correctly uses parallel structure:

She enjoys reading, cooking, and dancing.

She enjoys reading, cooking, and to dance.

She enjoys to read, cooking, and dancing.

She enjoys reading, to cook, and dancing.

Which sentence correctly uses a dash?

I saw her at the mall—it had been years since we last met.

I saw her at the mall she looked different.

I saw her at the mall, she looked different.

I saw her at the mall; she looked different.

Which of the following sentences is in the subjunctive mood?

If I were taller, I could join the basketball team.

I am going to the basketball game.

Will you go to the basketball game?

She enjoys watching basketball games.

Choose the correct sentence using ellipsis:

"The president stated, We will succeed...no matter what."

"The president stated, 'We will... succeed no matter what.'"

"The president stated... We will succeed no matter what."

"The president stated 'We will succeed no matter what.'"

Identify the sentence in imperative mood:

If you practice, you will improve.

Which of the following sentences is in conditional mood?

If she studies, she will pass the test.

Close the book after you finish.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following best defines a gerund?

A verb acting as an adjective

A verb form that functions as a noun

A verb phrase that shows a completed action

A verb used in an interrogative sentence

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CCSS.L.8.1A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the function of an infinitive in a sentence?

It acts as a noun, adjective, or adverb

It is always used as the main verb of a sentence

It only describes a noun in the sentence

It replaces the subject of the sentence

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CCSS.L.8.1A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following describes a participle?

A verb form ending in -ing that functions as a noun

A verb form that acts as an adjective

A verb that shows action in the past

A verb phrase that starts with 'to'

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CCSS.L.8.1A

CCSS.L.1.4C

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What distinguishes a sentence in active voice?

The subject receives the action

The sentence contains an infinitive phrase

The subject performs the action

The verb is always in past tense

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CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In which type of sentence is the passive voice used?

When the subject performs the action

When the action is performed on the subject

When the sentence contains a command

When the sentence includes an ellipsis

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CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of the imperative mood?

To give a command or make a request

To ask a question

To express a hypothetical situation

To indicate an ongoing action

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CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

CCSS.L.8.1C

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which verb mood is used to express a hypothetical or contrary-to-fact statement?

Indicative

Interrogative

Subjunctive

Conditional

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CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

CCSS.L.8.1C

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