English I: Midterm Review

Which of the following is written in the active voice?

• The book was read by her.

• She read the book.

• The song was sung by the choir.

• The car was driven by him.

Active voice is characterized by:

• The subject performing the action of the verb

• The subject receiving the action of the verb

• The use of past tense

• The use of future tense

Which of the following sentences is in the active voice?

• The letter was written by John.

• John wrote the letter.

• The cake was eaten by them.

• The homework was completed by the students.

Why is active voice preferred in academic writing?

• It sounds more formal

• It is clearer and more direct

• It is more descriptive

• It is longer and more detailed

What is a "central claim" in an argumentative text?

• A minor detail supporting the main idea.

• The most important point the author is trying to prove.

• A rhetorical question posed by the author.

• A conclusion drawn from evidence.

In the sentence, "Although she was tired, Maria stayed up late to finish her project," identify the adverb clause.

• Maria stayed up late to finish her project

• Although she was tired

• To finish her project

• She was tired

Combine the following sentences into one sentence using an adverb clause: - He missed the bus. - He overslept.

• He overslept, so he missed the bus.

• He missed the bus because he overslept.

• Although he overslept, he missed the bus.

• He overslept and missed the bus.

Rewrite the sentence "The students worked harder after they received their grades" to use an adverb clause starting with "because."

• Because the students received their grades, they worked harder.

• The students worked harder because of their grades.

• The students worked harder because their grades improved.

• After receiving their grades, the students worked harder.

Fill in the blank with the appropriate subordinating conjunction to complete the adverb clause: We couldn’t go hiking ______ it was raining heavily.

• Although

• If
• Because
• Unless

Compare the following sentences and explain why one contains an adverb clause and the other an adjective clause: "I will call you before I leave." "The book that I borrowed from you is fascinating."

• Both sentences contain adverb clauses.

• The first sentence has an adverb clause, while the second has an adjective clause.

• The first sentence has an adjective clause, while the second has an adverb clause.

• Neither sentence contains an adverb clause.