Language Standards: Grammar and Verb Usage (CCSS.L.8.1)
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Common Core 8th Grade ELA › Language Standards: Grammar and Verb Usage (CCSS.L.8.1)
Which sentence is written correctly?
I enjoy reading mystery novels after dinner.
I enjoy to read mystery novels after dinner.
Reading mystery novels are fun after dinner.
To reading mystery novels after dinner helps me relax.
Explanation
A correctly uses the gerund 'reading' as the direct object of 'enjoy.' B is incorrect because 'enjoy' takes a gerund, not an infinitive. C has faulty subject–verb agreement; the gerund phrase as a subject is singular, so it should be 'is.' D misforms the infinitive; it should be 'to read' or 'Reading... helps...'.
Which sentence is written correctly?
The experiment was complete by Maya before lunch.
Maya completed the experiment before lunch.
The experiment was completed by Maya before lunch, then she record the results.
Maya was finish the experiment before lunch.
Explanation
B is correct active voice with the proper past tense 'completed.' A misuses 'complete' instead of the past participle 'completed.' C has an incorrect verb form ('record' instead of 'recorded' or 'records') and a tense shift. D misuses the auxiliary; it should be 'finished' or 'was finished.'.
Which choice uses the correct verb form? If I ____ class president, I would start a recycling program.
was
am
were
be
Explanation
C uses the subjunctive 'were' after 'If I' to express a hypothetical condition. 'Was' and 'am' are not correct in this unreal conditional, and 'be' is not the right form here.
Which sentence is written correctly?
When the bell rings, we walked to class and take our seats.
If I were the coach, run faster during drills.
The goal was scored by Luis, and the crowd cheers.
When the bell rings, we walk to class and take our seats.
Explanation
D maintains a consistent present tense and mood. A shifts tenses within one sentence. B improperly shifts to an imperative main clause after a subjunctive if-clause. C shifts from past to present without reason.
A class leader talks about what would happen under different conditions.
Which sentence is written correctly?
If I was in charge, I will schedule a meeting.
It is important that each student is on time.
Are you finish with your project, or you need more time?
If I were in charge, I would schedule a meeting.
Explanation
D correctly uses the subjunctive (were) for a hypothetical situation and the conditional (would). A mixes indicative was with will; it should be were and would. B should use the subjunctive be after It is important that (…that each student be on time). C mixes interrogative and indicative forms; it should be Are you finished with your project, or do you need more time?
Edit the sentence to avoid an inappropriate shift in voice or mood: The coach reviews the plays and the team was told to practice them.
Which sentence is written correctly?
The coach reviews the plays and the team were told to practice them.
The coach reviews the plays and tells the team to practice them.
The plays are reviewed by the coach, and the team was told to practice them.
The coach reviews the plays, and the team is told to practice them.
Explanation
B keeps a consistent active voice and present tense: reviews and tells. A has agreement error (team were) and keeps the shift. C shifts tense (are reviewed vs. was told). D shifts voice mid-sentence from active (reviews) to passive (is told).