Ixl verbs

Use correct verbs with compound subjects ( 8xp)

100

______ the silver and black fan just need batteries, or is it broken? 

A.)  Do                       B.)  Does 

B.) Does 

200

In the music video the lead singer and his backup dancers ______ bright orange suits and blue ties. 

A.) wear              B.) wears 

A.) wear 

300

_____ you or your friends know the fastest way to get to Disneyland from here? 

A.) Does   B.) Do    C.) Unicorn 

B.) Do 

400

_____ this Saturday or next look better for you?

A.) Do    B.) Does

B.) Does

500

Neither the president nor his advisors ______ that a miliary strike would have a positive outcome.

A.) believes   B.) believe

B.) believe

Revise the sentence using a stronger verb.

100

Read the sentence.

Before entering the robotics contest, Tom LOOKED at the long list of rules and procedures. 

Now, revise the sentence to show that Tom looked at the list closely and thoroughly.

Before entering the robotics contest, Tom ______ at the long list of rules and expectations. 

A. inspected B. glanced at   C. scan 

A. inspected 

200

Read the sentence. 

Meg SANG the lyrics to her favorite song, a pop hit about true love. 

Now, revise the sentence to show that Meg sang loudly.

Meg _____ the lyrics to her favorite song, a pop hit about true love.

A. belted out B. murmured C. chanted

A.  Belted Out 

300

Read the sentence.

After Jill accidentally knocked over a glass of juice, Ted THREW a dishrag her way.

Now, revise the sentence to show that Ted threw the dishrag lightly.

After Jill accidentally knocked over a glass of juice, Ted _____ a dishrag her way.

A. heaved B. tossed C. hurled

B. Tossed 

400

Read the sentence.

The kindergarten teacher ASKED Liz, who is often bashful, to address her classmates from the front of the room.

Now, revise the sentence to show that the teacher asked Liz in a gentle and persuasive way.

The kindergarten teacher ______ Liz, who is often bashful, to address her classmates from the front of the room.

A. begged B. coaxed C. summoned

B. Coaxed 

500

Read the sentence.

Just seconds before the buzzer, Bob nailed the shot, and his teammates SHOUTED.

Now, revise the sentence to show that Bob's teammates called out enthusiastically.

Just seconds before the buzzer, Bob nailed the shot, and his teammates _______.

A. jeered B. rejoiced C. yelled

B. rejoiced

Which is a thesis statement ( E6g)

100

Which is a thesis statement?

School dress codes result in reduced social conflict, a more serious learning environment, and less peer pressure.

How do students benefit from attending schools that give them specific guidelines about how they can dress?

School dress codes result in reduced social conflict, a more serious learning environment, and less peer pressure.

200

Which is a thesis statement?

Ancient Egyptian culture has had a tremendous impact on modern civilizations as a result of its developments in writing, architecture, and calendar design.

Thousands of years ago, ancient Egyptian civilization developed the world's first known 365-day calendar, consisting of twelve 30-day months.

Submit

Ancient Egyptian culture has had a tremendous impact on modern civilizations as a result of its developments in writing, architecture, and calendar design.

300

Which is a thesis statement?

The following paragraphs present information about Pablo Picasso's life and work in the early twentieth century.

Pablo Picasso's command of painting, sculpture, and printmaking made him the most multitalented artist of his time.

Pablo Picasso's command of painting, sculpture, and printmaking made him the most multitalented artist of his time.

400

Which is a thesis statement?

Atticus Finch appeals to readers because of his bravery, compassion, and integrity.

This paper is about Atticus Finch in Harper Lee's novel To Kill a Mockingbird.

Atticus Finch appeals to readers because of his bravery, compassion, and integrity.

500

Which is a thesis statement?

Extending the school year creates burnout because it prevents students from exploring other activities, recovering energy during the summer, and spending time with family.

How will extending the school year help to prevent students from losing educational gains made over the course of the academic year during summer vacation periods?

Extending the school year creates burnout because it prevents students from exploring other activities, recovering energy during the summer, and spending time with family.