Read the paragraph. 1The achievement of most goals depends on the efforts of more than one person. 2Teachers, parents, and frien
ds often help us achieve our goals. 3Strangers also help us achieve our goals. 4When we go to an amusement park, for example, the park employees help us reach the goal of feeling happy or thrilled. 5Police officers help us achieve the goal of staying safe. 6Can you think of other people who help you achieve your goals? Which statement correctly describes the verb usage in this paragraph? The paragraph uses present-tense verbs. Sentence 4 contains an infinitive. Sentences 4 and 5 contain gerunds. The paragraph uses future-tense verbs. No infinitives are used. Sentence 5 uses passive voice. The paragraph uses present-tense verbs. No infinitives are used. Sentences 4 and 5 contain gerunds. The paragraph uses future-tense verbs. Sentence 4 contains an infinitive. Sentence 5 uses passive voice.
Name Date Section SCORE: (Number correct) x 10 = SUPPORTING DETAILS: Mastery Test 1 A. Answer the questions about supporting details that follow the textbook passage. A social dilemma is a situation in which the most rewarding short-term choice for an individual will ultimately lead to negative outcomes for all concerned. For example, as you hike along a beautiful mountain trail, you stop for a snack. You are tempted to throw away your empty water containers and granola bar wrappers, knowing that your backpack will be lighter if you don't have to carry your trash to the top of the mountain and back. "But you hesitate, knowing that if all hikers litter the trail, it will soon be unpleasant for all who use it. Or consider the situation of many communities in the Southwest that have suffered severe drought for years, so that water conservation is essential. Individuals living in such drought-stricken areas face personal decisions. For instance, should I forgo the pleasure of a long shower today so that there will be more water for all in the future?
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this might not have been what you were looking for so sorry if it isn't!
It would be weird to have "She walked over to the table. She grabbed a drink. She enjoyed it." Instead, say "She walked over to the table, grabbed a drink, and enjoyed it."
