Regents English Grammar and Language Conventions 2

Question 1

Which sentence is written in the active voice?

Accepted Answer

The scientist discovered a new element.

Answer

In active voice, the subject performs the action; 'The scientist discovered' has the subject acting on the object.

Question 2

Which word is a subordinating conjunction?

Accepted Answer

Although

Answer

Subordinating conjunctions like 'although' introduce a dependent clause and show its relationship to the main clause.

Question 3

A pronoun must agree with its antecedent in:

Accepted Answer

Number and gender

Answer

Pronouns must match their antecedents in number and gender to avoid ambiguity and grammatical error.

Question 4

Which sentence correctly uses a colon?

Accepted Answer

I have three goals: to graduate, to travel, and to write a novel.

Answer

A colon correctly introduces a list or explanation that follows a complete independent clause.

Question 5

Which of the following is an example of parallel structure?

Accepted Answer

He enjoys hiking, cycling, and reading.

Answer

Parallel structure requires items in a series to use the same grammatical form; 'hiking, cycling, and reading' all use gerunds.

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