PARCC Verb 3

Question 1

Which sentence uses a linking verb correctly?

Accepted Answer

The soup smells delicious.

Answer

'Smells' is a linking verb connecting the subject to the adjective 'delicious.'

Question 2

What is the correct future tense of 'study' in: 'Tomorrow, I ___ for the exam.'?

Accepted Answer

will study

Answer

The future tense uses 'will' before the base verb: 'will study.'

Question 3

Which sentence maintains consistent verb tense?

Accepted Answer

She opened the door and walked inside.

Answer

Both verbs 'opened' and 'walked' are in the past tense, keeping the tense consistent.

Question 4

Identify the past participle in: 'The window had been broken before we arrived.'

Accepted Answer

broken

Answer

'Broken' is the past participle of 'break' used in the perfect construction.

Question 5

Which verb agrees with the subject: 'The team of researchers ___ presenting today.'?

Accepted Answer

is

Answer

'Team' is a singular collective noun, so it takes 'is.'

PARCC Practice Test