PARCC Verb 2

Question 1

Which sentence uses the correct past tense form of an irregular verb?

Accepted Answer

She brought her lunch yesterday.

Answer

The past tense of the irregular verb 'bring' is 'brought.'

Question 2

Identify the helping (auxiliary) verb in: 'The students have finished their projects.'

Accepted Answer

have

Answer

'Have' is the helping verb that works with the main verb 'finished.'

Question 3

Which verb correctly completes the sentence: 'Each of the players ___ ready to compete.'?

Accepted Answer

is

Answer

The subject 'Each' is singular, so it takes the singular verb 'is.'

Question 4

What is the present participle of the verb 'run'?

Accepted Answer

running

Answer

The present participle adds '-ing,' making 'running.'

Question 5

Which sentence is written in the passive voice?

Accepted Answer

The meal was cooked by the chef.

Answer

In passive voice, the subject receives the action: 'The meal was cooked.'

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