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A student writes: "The final goal was scored by Jamie in the last minute." What revision best changes the sentence to active voice while keeping its original meaning?
The final goal scored Jamie in the last minute.
Jamie was scoring the final goal in the last minute.
Jamie scored the final goal in the last minute.
In the last minute, the final goal scored Jamie.
Read the sentence: “The lawyer’s argument was cogent enough to sway the jury’s opinion.” Based on the sentence, what is the most likely meaning of “cogent”?
Clear and convincing
Long and complicated
Confusing and misleading
Brief and informal
Read the sentence: “After hours of negotiations, the diplomat finally acquiesced to the terms.” Which strategy provides the strongest evidence to support your inferred meaning of “acquiesced”?
Checking a thesaurus for antonyms
Ignore the word and focusing on the sentence overall.
Comparing it to the word “questioned”
Look up “acquiesced” in the dictionary
Which sentence most effectively uses a dash to indicate an abrupt pause in thought?
She said she would come, she never—arrived.
I enjoy painting, reading and hiking in my free time.
I was—thinking we could meet for lunch, or maybe dinner.
I can’t believe it—you actually did it!
How does the ellipsis in the following sentence affect its tone or meaning?"I thought I understood... but now I’m not so sure."
It suggests a thoughtful pause or uncertainty.
It shortens the sentence for clarity.
It makes the sentence grammatically incorrect.
It shows that the speaker changed topics abruptly.
Which sentence correctly uses an ellipsis to show an omission of words from a longer quotation?
MLK said,"I have...a dream...that all men are created equal
MLK said... "I have a dream that all men are created equal"
MLK said,"I have a dream... created equal.”
MLK said, "I have a dream...that all men are created equal"
In which of the following sentences is the dash misused?
I love books—reading them.
He gave me one reason—he was afraid.
I need to finish my homework—but I’m just too tired.
Everything she said—every single word—was a lie.
Which revision changes the sentence from the indicative mood to the imperative mood?You should turn off the lights when you leave the room.
You turned off the lights when you left the room.
Did you turn off the lights when you left the room?
If you turn off the lights, the room will stay cool.
Turn off the lights when you leave the room.
Identify the verb mood in this sentence: "Had I known about the meeting, I would have attended."
Conditional
Subjunctive
Interrogative
Indicative
Which sentence best illustrates the use of the conditional mood?
He would travel more if he had the money.
She runs every morning before school.
Wash your hands before dinner.
Do you want to go to the store later?
Which sentence contains an inappropriate shift in verb mood, and how should it be corrected?
He would go to the park and ride if it didn’t rain.
Please take out the trash and lock the door before you go.
If I study hard, I will pass the test.
You should clean, and then can you help me with dinner?
Identify the figurative language: Her love for her dog is as constant as the passing of time.
Simile
Metaphor
Personification
Oxymoron
Identify the figurative language: The jumbo shrimp is a favorite of customers.
Metaphor
Personification
Oxymoron
Simile
Identify the figurative language: The tree's limb cracked and groaned when lightning hit it.
Simile
Metaphor
Onomatopoeia
Personification
Identify the figurative language: I am so hungry I would eat dirt right now.
Hyperbole
Simile
Metaphor
Onomatopoeia
Identify the figurative language: You stole the forbidden fruit when you took his candy.
Hyperbole
Metaphor
Onomatopoeia
Allusion
