Question

4. What are the principal parts of verbs? (20 points )

the base forms of verbs with no endings added
the present, present participle, past, and past participle forms of verbs
the most common forms of the most common verbs
action, linking, regular, and irregular verbs

5. Which of the following sentences uses the present participle of the verb march? (1 point)
Juanita marched in the parade.
Juanita is marching in the parade.
Juanita will march in the parade.
Juanita has marched in the parade.

6. Which of the principal parts of a verb is used in the following sentence?
I have talked to you about this before.
(1 point)
present
present participle
past
past participle


In which sentence is the italicized vocabulary word used incorrectly? (1 point)
The birds migrated to Florida for the warm weather.
The national anthem is the prelude to many sporting events.
The children winced in happiness over the new puppy.
It's evident from your improved test scores that you studied hard.


8. Read the following passage to determine the meaning of the word vigorously: My sister and I had left our dog Daisy outside in the rain. We made sure to vigorously towel
her off before letting her on the new carpet.

Why do they towel the dog vigorously?
They do not want to hurt her.
They want to do a thorough job.
They are not sure how to do it.
They think it is a waste of time.


9. Use context clues to determine the meaning of the word pulsating in this passage:
When Jason invited me to the concert, he did not warn me that I would feel the bass pulsating
through me with every beat!
(1 point)
throbbing
motivating
coming out of
stabbing

Answer 1

4. the present, present participle, past, and past participle forms of verbs

5. Juanita is marching in the parade.

6. past participle

7. The children winced in happiness over the new puppy.

8. They want to do a thorough job.

9. throbbing