2022 Conventions Practice

Select the sentence that is written in PASSIVE VOICE.

• The math teacher performed several practice questions on the board.

• The renters were forced to leave by the landlords.

• The young biker ran into the wall on the way to school.

• The anchovies covered the pizza and no one wanted a slice.

Select the sentence that is written in ACTIVE VOICE.

• In the next few months the agriculture center will be rebuilt.

• The construction crew built the house in nine months.

• The paper snowflakes had been arranged on the stage.

• The kindergartners were crying because they were being yelled at.

The dog was bit on the back of his hind legs.

• Active Voice

• Passive Voice

The movie producers explained their theories at the press conference.

• Active Voice

• Passive Voice

Does this sentence use a colon correctly?

The party bus arrived at 142:pm and picked up the wedding group.

• Yes

• No

Answer explanation

The colon should come between the hour and the minutes when being used to describe time.

Is the colon being used correctly?

Angela packed her belongings for the trip: A sundress, a floppy hat and her favorite flip flops.

• Yes

• No

Answer explanation

A colon is used to introduce a list of items.

Is the colon being used correctly?

Dear: Sherlock Holmes I have solved the case by reading your reviews.

• Yes

• No

Answer explanation

The colon should be after the name of the recipient.

Select the ellipsis that is being used to indicate passage of time.

• "I could lay here all day but..." Mark began, "eventually I would feel guilty"

• I'll never be ready...it doesn't mean that I can't try.

• According to research, "The best option for shifting habits is making your bed...and drinking water."

• It rained...and rained...and the clouds continued to envelope the sky.

Select the ellipsis that is being used to indicate omitted information.

• The heat persisted...sweat rolled down the walkers foreheads...they grew weary in the sun.

• However....not everyone can be luckily enough to get scholarships.

• "I'm just not sure what to pick..." said Anne.

• The article states, "The weather is not predicted...it is assumed and therefore can be false."

Choose the answer the uses the ellipsis correctly.

The Saint Louis Catholic Church will be hosting the 30th annual men's fish fry and it is expected that many members of the community will attend.

• "The Saint Louis Catholic Church will be hosting the...fish fry and it is expected that many members of the community will attend."

• "The Saint Louis Catholic Church will be...the 30th annual men's fish fry and it is expected that many members of the community will attend."

• "The Saint Louis Catholic Church will be hosting the 30th annual men's fish fry and...will attend."

• "The...will be hosting the 30th annual men's fish fry and it is expected that many members of the community will attend."

Answer explanation

Remember that the most important information should be included in the quote. The fact that this is the "30th annual men's" fish fry is not very important to understanding the information.