Understanding English Verb Usage

What is the function of a gerund in a sentence?

• To describe a noun

• To act as a noun

• To modify a verb

• To connect clauses

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Identify the sentence with the verb in the active voice.

• The cake was eaten by the children.

• The children ate the cake.

• The cake is being eaten by the children.

• The cake had been eaten by the children.

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Which sentence uses the indicative mood?

• If I were you, I would apologize.

• Please close the door.

• She is reading a book.

• Are you coming to the party?

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Choose the sentence with an inappropriate shift in verb voice.

• The report was written by Sarah, and she presented it to the class.

• The report was written by Sarah, and it was presented to the class.

• Sarah wrote the report and presented it to the class.

• Sarah wrote the report, and it was presented to the class.

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DOK Level 1: Recall

What is the function of a participle in a sentence?

• To act as a noun

• To modify a noun

• To connect clauses

• To act as a verb

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Identify the sentence with the verb in the passive voice.

• The teacher explained the lesson.

• The lesson was explained by the teacher.

• The teacher is explaining the lesson.

• The teacher will explain the lesson.

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Which sentence uses the imperative mood?

• She will go to the store.

• If it rains, we will stay inside.

• Close the window.

• Is the window closed?

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Choose the sentence with an inappropriate shift in verb mood.

• If you study hard, you will pass the test.

• Study hard, and you will pass the test.

• If you study hard, you would pass the test.

• Study hard, and you might pass the test.

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DOK Level 1: Recall

What is the function of an infinitive in a sentence?

• To act as a noun, adjective, or adverb

• To modify a verb

• To connect clauses

• To act as a verb

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Identify the sentence with the verb in the active voice.

• The song was sung by the choir.

• The choir sang the song.

• The song is being sung by the choir.

• The song had been sung by the choir.

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DOK Level 1: Recall