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Irony, Verbals, and active Voice.

Total questions: 64

Worksheet time: 45mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
"Just what I have always wanted: a broken leg!"
a)
Dramatic
b)
Situational
c)
Verbal
2.
"Just what I have always wanted: a broken leg!"
a)
Dramatic
b)
Situational
c)
Verbal
3.
The audience knows the house isn't really haunted, but a terrified visitor takes desperate measures to get away.
a)
Dramatic
b)
Situational
c)
Verbal
4.
"Don't you just hate it when you get all A's?"
a)
Dramatic
b)
Situational
c)
Verbal
5.
The audience knows that Romeo and Juliet are falling in love with their mortal enemies, but they do not realize this. 
a)
Dramatic
b)
Situational
c)
Verbal
6.
A vet hates animals.
a)
Dramatic
b)
Situational
c)
Verbal
7.
"Wow! You live in a mansion!  It must be easy to keep both rooms clean."
a)
Dramatic
b)
Situational
c)
Verbal
8.
When the servant invites Romeo and Benvolio to the Capulet party without him realizing that they are Montagues.
a)
Dramatic
b)
Situational
c)
Verbal
9.
A busy man wishes he had time to relax but when stranded on a deserted island, he goes insane from boredom.
a)
Dramatic
b)
Situational
c)
Verbal
10.
"Great! I didn't make the basketball team!"
a)
Dramatic
b)
Situational
c)
Verbal
11.
A personal trainer is overweight.
a)
Dramatic
b)
Verbal
c)
Situational
12.
"Wow, a sweater!  Thanks Bobby," said Janet after opening the present.  Janet thought the sweater was hideous, but she appreciated her boyfriend's effort.  But since Janet had seen the sweater before at a store in the mall, she exchanged it for some boots at the first chance she got.  A week later, however, Bobby made reservations for two at the fanciest restaurant in town  "Janet, I want to take you somewhere special.  I have good news to tell you.  Wear that sweater that I got you," Bobby told her.  Janet didn't know how to react, "Um… that sweater doesn't quite match these boots I want to wear.  Is it cool if I just wear it another time?"  Bobby huffed, "You know, Janet, this meal is going to be expensive.  The least you could do is act like you appreciate my gift." Janet paused to think. 
a)
verbal irony
b)
situational irony
c)
dramatic irony
13.

A gerund ALWAYS looks like __________.

a)

verb ending in -ing

b)

verb ending in -ed

c)

verb ending in -en

d)

to + verb

14.

An infinitive ALWAYS looks like __________.

a)

verb ending in -ing

b)

verb ending in -ed

c)

verb ending in -en

d)

to + verb

15.

A participle ALWAYS looks like __________.

a)

verb ending in -ing

b)

verb ending in -ed

c)

to + verb

d)

a verb ending in -ing, -ed, or -en

16.

A gerund always acts like a(n) __________.

a)

Adjective

b)

Noun

c)

Adverb

d)

Verb

17.

A participle always acts like a(n) __________.

a)

Noun

b)

Adverb

c)

Adjective

d)

Verb

18.

An infinitive can act like __________.

a)

Noun, adjective, preposition

b)

Adjective, verb, noun

c)

Noun, adjective, adverb

d)

Adverb, adjective, conjunction

19.

Winding through the mountains, the car hugged the road. The underlined portion modifies _________.

a)

car

b)

hugged

c)

road

d)

nothing

20.

The kids playing on the merry-go-round are happy. The underlined portion modifies __________.

a)

kids

b)

happy

c)

are

d)

the

21.

Singing into her hairbrush, my sister made us laugh.

The underlined portion is what kind of verbal?

a)

gerund phrase

b)

infinitive phrase

c)

participial phrase

22.

the boy denied committing the crime. The underlined portion is what kind of verbal?

a)

gerund phrase

b)

infinitive phrase

c)

participial phrase

23.

Many girls love to go shopping. The underlined portion is what kind of verbal?

a)

gerund phrase

b)

infinitive phrase

c)

participial phrase

24.

Waiting in line drove her crazy. The underlined portion is what kind of verbal?

a)

gerund phrase

b)

infinitive phrase

c)

participial phrase

25.

To travel the world is a dream of hers. The underlined portion is what kind of verbal?

a)

gerund phrase

b)

infinitive phrase

c)

participial phrase

26.

The college freshman planned to go somewhere tropical for spring break. The underlined portion is what kind of verbal?

a)

gerund phrase

b)

infinitive phrase

c)

participial phrase

27.

Finishing the novel is her goal. The underlined portion is what kind of verbal?

a)

gerund phrase

b)

infinitive phrase

c)

participial phrase

28.

The boys, frightened by the huge dog, slowly backed away. The underlined portion is what kind of verbal?

a)

gerund phrase

b)

infinitive phrase

c)

participial phrase

29.

Typing fast is not Tammy's strength. The underlined portion is a gerund phrase. What is its function in the sentence?

a)

direct object

b)

object of preposition

c)

Appositive

d)

Subject

30.

Lisa loves playing basketball. The underlined portion is a gerund phrase. What is its function in the sentence?

a)

Subject

b)

object of preposition

c)

predicate noun

d)

direct object

31.

To see their improvement at the end is a huge reward. The underlined portion is an infinitive phrase. How is it functioning in the sentence?

a)

Noun

b)

Adjective

c)

Adverb

32.

The boy crossed the street quickly to catch his bus. The underlined portion is an infinitive phrase. What is its function?

a)

Noun

b)

Adjective

c)

Adverb

33.

Her goal to get straight A's is a good one. The underlined portion is an infinitive phrase. What is its function?

a)

Noun

b)

Adjective

c)

Adverb

34.
I have no one to decorate the tree with me this evening.
a)
Participle
b)
Gerund
c)
Infinitive
d)
None of the above
35.

Is the underlined word a Gerund or participle: Trespassing is forbidden.

a)

gerund

b)

participle

36.

Is the underlined word a Gerund or Participle: A little woman, trembling with fright, ran up the steps.

a)

gerund

b)

participle

37.

Is the underlined word a gerund or participle: Engrossed in his book, he did not notice the intruders.

a)

gerund

b)

participle

38.

True/False - The words that are capitalized make a participle: The screens PLACED IMPROPERLY IN THE WINDOWS will cost a lot of money to repair.

a)

True

b)

False

39.
What type of verbal phrase is green?

Smiling is my favorite!
a)
participial
b)
gerund
c)
infinitive
d)
marsupial
40.
What type of verbal is green?
The elves put the wrapped presents into the bag.
a)
participial
b)
gerund
c)
infinitive
d)
marsupial
41.
What type of verbal is green?
Buddy wasn't bothered by the snickering strangers.
a)
participial
b)
infinitive
42.
What type of verbal phrase is green?
Baking Christmas cookies is Buddy's favorite activity.
a)
gerund
b)
infinitive
43.
What type of verbal phrase is green?
I want to go ice skating with Buddy!
a)
infinitive
b)
gerund
44.
What type of verbal phrase is green?
Amazed by the bright city lights, Buddy wanders around New York.
a)
participial
b)
gerund
45.

Julia answered the question.

a)

Active

b)

Passive

46.

Julia answered the question.

a)

Active

b)

Passive

47.

The children enjoyed the soccer game.

a)

Active

b)

Passive

48.

The room was painted blue.

a)

Active

b)

Passive

49.

Cricket is played in Australia.

a)

Active

b)

Passive

50.

My grandfather mailed a birthday gift to me.

a)

Active

b)

Passive

51.

The report must be completed by next Monday.

a)

Active

b)

Passive

52.

Dogs barked all night long!

a)

Active

b)

Passive

53.

The party invitation was received after the party!

a)

Active

b)

Passive

54.

The bike is being repaired.

a)

Active

b)

Passive

55.

My mother baked some chocolate chip cookies for our family.

a)

active

b)

passive

56.

Which of the following sentences is NOT written in active voice?

a)

Many scientists are studying the Loch Ness monster in Scotland.

b)

Experiments were conducted by scientists on Lake Winnipeg, Canada.

c)

Scientists have questioned some reports about the monster.

57.

How could I write the following sentence in active voice?

The homework was completed by Matt.

a)

Matt has completed the homework.

b)

The homework belongs to Matt.

c)

It is already in active voice.

58.

Which of the following sentences is written in the passive voice?

a)

Mom is fixing dinner right now.

b)

Paul made that model airplane.

c)

A grand slam home run was hit by the catcher.

59.

Which of the following is written in the active voice?

a)

This sweater was knitted for me by my favorite aunt.

b)

Jason was asked by his mother to answer the phone.

c)

Alice left a message for her friend.

60.

A solar eclipse was predicted by Thales of Miletus in 585 B.C.

a)

Active

b)

Passive

61.
All the reservations will be made by the wedding planner.
a)
active
b)
passive
62.
The kangaroo carried her baby in her pouch.
a)
active
b)
passive
63.
The metal beams were eventually corroded by the saltwater.
a)
active
b)
passive
64.
Is the sentence below in Active Voice or Passive Voice?
The eco-woodland house in Wales was built by a family in Wales.
a)
Active voice
b)
Passive voice

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