8th Grade L.8.1.a, b, c; L.8.2.a, c; L.8.3.a; L.8.4.a; L.8.5.a

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What is the definition of active voice?

Back

Active voice is a sentence structure where the subject performs the action of the verb. For example, 'The dog chased the cat.'

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

Front

What is the definition of passive voice?

Back

Passive voice is a sentence structure where the subject receives the action of the verb. For example, 'The cat was chased by the dog.'

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

Front

How do you change a passive sentence to active?

Back

To change a passive sentence to active, identify the subject and the action, then rewrite the sentence so that the subject performs the action. For example, 'The book was read by her' becomes 'She read the book.'

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

Front

What is a conditional mood?

Back

The conditional mood expresses a condition and its possible outcome, often using 'if.' For example, 'If it rains, the game will be canceled.'

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CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

Front

Identify the main difference between active and passive voice.

Back

In active voice, the subject does the action; in passive voice, the subject receives the action.

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

Front

What is the purpose of using the passive voice?

Back

The passive voice is used to emphasize the action or the recipient of the action rather than the doer. It can also be used when the doer is unknown or irrelevant.

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

Front

What is a misspelled word?

Back

A misspelled word is a word that is written incorrectly according to standard spelling rules. For example, 'Acheive' is a misspelling of 'Achieve.'

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CCSS.L.1.2E

CCSS.L.K.2D

CCSS.RF.1.3C

CCSS.RF.2.3A

CCSS.RF.2.3B

Front

How can you identify a sentence in passive voice?

Back

A sentence in passive voice often includes a form of 'to be' followed by a past participle. For example, 'The cake is being eaten by the children.'

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

Front

What is the definition of a verb?

Back

A verb is a word that describes an action, occurrence, or state of being. Examples include 'run,' 'is,' and 'seem.'

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

Front

What is the definition of a subject in a sentence?

Back

The subject of a sentence is the person, place, thing, or idea that is doing or being something. For example, in 'The dog barks,' 'the dog' is the subject.

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CCSS.L.1.1C

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I