Active/Passive
Is the following sentence in active or passive voice?
"The scientist conducted the experiment with precision."
Active
What is the verb mood in this sentence?
"She studies every night to prepare for the exam."
indicative
What type of verbal is used in this sentence?
"Swimming is my favorite summer activity."
gerund
"I can't believe it you actually won!"
"I can't believe it—you actually won!"
Why is it important to read the entire question before looking at the answer choices?
To make sure you understand what is being asked and to avoid falling for trick answers
Rewrite this sentence in active voice:
"The championship trophy was awarded to the winning team by the coach."
"The coach awarded the championship trophy to the winning team"
This sentence has an incorrect mood shift. Rewrite it so the mood is consistent:
"If I were taller, I win more basketball games."
"If I were taller, I would win more basketball games"
Identify whether the -ing word in the sentence is a gerund or a participle:
The running water filled the tub.
participle
"I was going to tell you something important but I forgot."
"I was going to tell you something important but... I forgot."
How can the process of elimination help you on multiple-choice questions?
removing obviously wrong answers increases your chances of selecting the correct one
Identify the passive voice verb phrase in this sentence:
"While the students presented their projects, the results of the test were being discussed by the teacher."
"were being discussed"
Explain the difference between subjunctive and conditional mood.
Subjunctive expresses hypothetical situations, wishes, or demands
Conditional shows cause and effect based on conditions
In the following sentence, does the infinitive function as a noun, adjective, or adverb?
"She was eager to learn new languages."
adjective
I was thinking about going to the party, but I'm just not sure if I have the energy.
I was thinking about going to the party, but... I'm just not sure if I have the energy.
When answering a reading comprehension question, what should you do before choosing your answer?
go back to the passage and find text evidence to support your choice
Rewrite this sentence in passive voice while maintaining proper clarity:
"The author crafted a suspenseful plot that kept readers on edge."
"A suspenseful plot that kept readers on edge was crafted by the author"
Rewrite the following sentence in imperative mood:
"You should turn in your assignment on time to get full credit."
"Turn in your assignment on time to get full credit."
Rewrite the sentence using a gerund instead of an infinitive:
"She loves to paint landscapes."
"She loves painting landscapes."
We were almost to the top of the mountain until the storm rolled in.
We were almost to the top of the mountain—until the storm rolled in.
If a question asks you to select two correct answers, but you’re only confident about one, what strategy should you use?
look for an answer that is most similar in idea or closely related to the first one you chose
Convert this sentence to passive voice, but do NOT use the word “by.”
"The committee rejected the proposal after much debate."
"The proposal was rejected after much debate"
Identify the subjunctive mood in this sentence and explain its use:
"I wish that he were more responsible with his deadlines."
"Were" is the subjunctive verb.
It is used instead of "was" to indicate a hypothetical or contrary-to-fact situation.
Identify all the verbals in this sentence and their types:
"Exhausted from the long race, Jake tried to catch his breath while stretching his sore muscles."
"Exhausted" – Participle (describes Jake)
"To catch" – Infinitive (acts as the direct object of "tried")
"Stretching" – Gerund (acts as the object of "while")
"I thought I saw something in the dark but it was just my imagination."
"I thought I saw something in the dark... but it was just my imagination."
If you get stuck on a difficult question during the test, what is the best strategy to use?
flag it, move on to easier questions, and return to it later to avoid wasting time