ELA Database 1

Which of the following sentences is active?

How would you change the following sentence to active voice?

The books were returned to the library by the student.

Which of the following sentences is active?

How would you change the following sentence to passive voice?

The dog jumped on its owner out of pure joy when he came home.

Which of the following sentences is active?

How would you change the following sentence to passive voice?

The professor will publish her article in the next issue of the journal.

Which of the following sentences is passive?

Fill in the blank with the correct active or passive verb.

The teacher _____ the students who disrupted class.

How would you change the following sentence to active voice?

The paper was turned in by the student last week.

How would you change the following sentence to passive voice?

She ate her lunch on the grassy lawn in the park.

Fill in the blank with the correct active or passive verb.

The victims of the accident _____ to the hospital.

How would you change the following sentence to passive voice?

After the movie, she met her friend for dinner.

Fill in the blank with the correct active or passive verb.

I ______ to become a police officer.

Which of the following sentences is passive?

Fill in the blank with the correct active or passive verb.

The dishes ____ by my older sister as a punishment.

Which of the following sentences is passive?

Fill in the blank with the correct active or passive verb.

Too many books _____ about World War II.

Fill in the blank with the correct active or passive verb.

The cabin ____ by my grandparents.

Which of the following sentences is passive?

Which of the following sentences is passive?

Fill in the blank with the correct active or passive verb.

Swiss people ____ four different languages.

Fill in the blank with the correct active or passive verb.

The roof is ____ by an expert.

How would you change the following sentence to active voice?

The bill concerning immigration reform was vetoed by the president.

Which of the following sentences is active?

How would you change the following sentence to active voice?

Experiments were conducted to test the hypothesis.

Fill in the blank with the correct active or passive verb.

They will ____ the results of the auditions tomorrow.

Which of the following sentences is active?

How would you change the following sentence to active voice?

The house on the corner was robbed a few days ago.

Fill in the blank with the correct active or passive verb.

Jessica ____ a postcard to her friend while she traveled in Europe.

How would you change the following sentence to passive voice?

The bills could not be paid by him, because he had not received a paycheck.

Select the correct word to complete the following sentence.

We hiked far yesterday, farther yesterday, and the ___ today.

Select the part of speech of the underlined word in the following sentence.

He hit the ball so hard that he was sure it was a home run!

Which word in the following sentence is an adjective?

It was a late flight.

How many adjectives are in the following sentence?

The children love to play with the cute, furry kitten.

Select the correct word to complete the following sentence.

I don’t think I did very ___ at the tryouts.

Select the correct word to complete the following sentence.

It was a treacherous route, and they traveled more ____ when they had a guide.

Which word in the following sentence is an adverb?

That racecar is incredibly fast!

Which word in the following sentence does the underlined adverb describe?

The news is so upsetting.

Select the musical title that contains an adverb.

Which word in the following sentence is an adjective?

The opera singer’s voice, poise, and costume were all perfect.

Which word in the following sentence is an adjective?

After they signed the mortgage on their first house, they went out to celebrate.

How many adverbs are in the following sentence?

Your apple pie is perfect!

Select the part of speech of the underlined word in the following sentence.

She did quite well on the exam.

Select the correct adverb to complete the following sentence.

Harry ran more ____ than Olive.

Which word in the following sentence is an adverb?

We should go outside.

Select the correct word to complete the following sentence.

Tam performed badly, but I was even ____.

Which word in the following sentence is an adjective?

Mrs. Washington loves red roses.

Select the part of speech of the underlined word in the following sentence.

Let me give you some friendly advice.

Select the part of speech of the underlined words in the following sentence.

Thousands of young people showed up to meet the teen idol.

Select the noun that the underlined adjectives describe.

Two weeks after his surgery, Henry felt strong and healthy.

Select the part of speech of the underlined word in the following sentence.

I thought the homework was very difficult.

Which word is an adverb that describes the underlined verb?

The man spoke to us wisely.

Select the part of speech of the underlined words in the following sentence.

Like the Wind  is a fast racehorse, but On the Mark is faster.

Which word in the following sentence is an adjective?

Washington, Jefferson, and Adams were founding fathers of the United States.

How many adjectives are in the following sentence?

The new building is tall and modern.

Which word in the following sentence is an adjective?

That gymnast is so talented.

Which word(s) in the following sentence should be capitalized?

My friend’s birthday is december 25. she does not like that her birthday is on christmas.

Choose the correct sentence.

Which word(s) in the following sentence should NOT be capitalized?

Can You Speak German?

Choose the correct sentences.

Which of the following is correct?

Which of the following is correct?

Choose the correct sentence.

Which word(s) in the following sentence should NOT be capitalized?

The President Is Elected By The People.

Choose the correct sentence.

Choose the correct sentence.

Which word(s) in the following sentence should be capitalized?

The three largest cities are new york, los angeles, and chicago.

Fill in the blank with the correctly capitalized form.

In the 2018 Super Bowl, the ______ played against the ______.

Which of the following is correct?

Which word(s) in the following sentence should be capitalized?

on wednesdays every other month, the exterminator comes to service the building.

Fill in the blank with the correctly capitalized form.

My favorite book in the Harry Potter series is _______.

Which word(s) in the following sentence should be capitalized?

To become a doctor, a person must go to medical school and earn an md.

Which word(s) in the following sentence should NOT be capitalized?

The South Has Good Food.

Which of the following is correct?

Fill in the blank with the correctly capitalized form.

Everyone wants to live in ____ _____, because it has nice weather and beaches.

Fill in the blank with the correctly capitalized form.

Every week, they get together to watch _____.

Which word(s) in the following sentence should be capitalized?

she asked, “do you like indian food?”

Which word(s) in the following sentence should NOT be capitalized?

The Battle Of The Bulge Was The Last Major Battle Of World War II.

Which word(s) in the following sentence should NOT be capitalized?

I Met Uncle John For Lunch Yesterday.

Which of the following is correct?

Which of the following is correct?

Fill in the blank with the correctly capitalized form.

_____ is part of the United Kingdom.

Identify the conjunction in the following sentence.

I walked home even though my feet really hurt.

Which word is not a preposition?

What part of speech are the underlined words in the following sentence?

Twelve students passed the exam, but seven did not, so the teacher is letting them retake it.

What is the object of the underlined preposition?

I found our cat under the table by the window next to the TV.

How many prepositions are in the following sentence?

The athletes traveled from Boston to Dallas for the competition.

Identify the subordinating conjunction in the following sentence.

Don’t leave until we get there.

Identify the preposition in the following sentence.

It’s really hot in that room.

Which word in the following sentence is a preposition?

Our flight will leave at 10:20 a.m.

What does the underlined coordinating conjunction in the sentence below connect?

We had a dry summer, so the crops didn’t do well.

Select the book title that contains a conjunction.

Which word in the following sentence is an interjection?

“Yikes!” he shouted, as he slipped on the ice.

Select another conjunction with the same meaning as the underlined conjunction.

Because we arrived early, we were able to end our shift early.

Select the term that correctly describes the pair of words in the following sentence.

He has neither eaten nor drunk anything since the surgery.

Which is not a prepositional phrase?

Which word is not a preposition?

Select the pair of correlative conjunctions that best completes the following sentence.

We can meet ___ at your office ___ at the station.

Select the pair of correlative conjunctions that would not be correct in the following sentence.

They went to ____ Tahiti ___ Bora Bora.

How many prepositional phrases are in the following sentence?

Marguerite framed a photograph of her grandfather and gave it to him for his birthday.

Identify the conjunction in the following sentence.

He is sick, yet he came to work.

Which is not a prepositional phrase?

Let’s meet at 3:00 in the guest lounge of the airport.

Select the part of speech of the underlined word in the following sentence.

He is looking for a job, for he was laid off last week.

Which word in the following sentence is a conjunction?

Margot can speak English, Russian, and Polish fluently.

Select another conjunction with the same meaning as the underlined conjunction.

History is my favorite subject, but I did not do well on the test

Select the book title that does not contain a preposition.

Identify the prepositional phrase in the following sentence.

The show got great reviews, so we plan to see it on Saturday.

Which word is not a conjunction?

Select the context clue from the following sentence that helps you define the word emulate.

Felicia always tried to emulate her big sister, so she would often imitate the way she spoke, moved, and how she dressed.

Select the word from the following sentence that has more than one meaning.

Javier was overjoyed when he finally finished his application for college.

Select the correct definition of the underlined word having multiple meanings in the sentence.

Natalie’s fingers were calloused after practicing her bass.

Select the word from the following sentence that has more than one meaning.

Cassandra’s voice has a much different pitch than her brother’s, so they sound great when they sing together.

Select the correct definition of the underlined word that has multiple meanings in the sentence.

When the young boy saw his angry mother coming toward him, he made a bolt for the door.

Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence based on the context clues.

Sheila has such an exuberant personality; she always has a smile on her face.

Select the word from the following sentence that has more than one meaning.

They need to prune the bushes every year or else they will lose their shape.

Select the correct definition of the underlined word that has more than one meaning in the sentence.

The teacher informed the student that the final draft of her report was due by the end of the week.

Select the context clue from the following sentence that helps you define the word facetious.

It was clear that Timothy was being facetious since he smirked after saying he was willing to help.

Select the correct definition of the underlined word that has more than one meaning in the sentence.

Good thing the lamp has a heavy base or it would have fallen when Henry bumped into it.

Select the context clue from the following sentence that helps you define the word reconnaissance.

Several helicopters were sent out to conduct a reconnaissance of the enemy.

Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence based on the context clues.

When visiting the desert, the temperature tends to fluctuate, so you need to bring a variety of clothing.

Select the word from the following sentence that has more than one meaning.

Only an animal with a strong constitution will be able to survive the Arctic’s climate.

Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence based on the context clues.

Since he was a novice at playing chess, he took lessons with a master to get more experience.

Select the context clue from the following sentence that helps you define the word pungent.

The pungent odor in the room made everyone’s eyes tear for a few minutes.

Select the context clue from the following sentence that helps you define the multiple meaning word operation.

The family has always worked together to run their small farming operation.

Select the context clue from the following sentence that helps you define the multiple meaning word formula.

The mother gave her baby his formula after he woke up from his nap in the car.

Select the context clue from the following sentence that helps you define the multiple meaning word refrain.

Shelby was going to tell a joke, but she decided to refrain because she did not want to offend anyone.

Select the word from the following sentence that has more than one meaning.

It was a grave situation, and many people had given up hope.

Select the correct definition of the underlined word that has multiple meanings in the sentence.

Sandra needed to crop the photograph to make it fit into the frame.

Select the context clue from the following sentence that helps you define the multiple meaning word bind.

The mayonnaise is the key ingredient that will bind the egg salad together.

Select the context clue from the following sentence that helps you define the word laborious.

After cleaning out the garage for many hours, Sam was glad to be done with the laborious task.

Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence based on the context clues.

If you wake up outside in your pajamas in the middle of the night, you may be a somnambulist.

Select the context clue from the following sentence that helps you define the multiple meaning word hatch.

The group met each month to hatch a plan to overthrow the government.

Select the correct definition of the underlined word that has multiple meanings in the sentence.

It is not legal to harbor an escaped convict in your home.

Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence based on the context clues.

The cantankerous old man could usually be found screaming at all the kids for making too much noise.

Select the word from the following sentence that has more than one meaning.

The teacher was content with the quality of her students’ work on their math exam.

Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence based on the context clues.

You could spot her garish dress from a mile away with all its feathers and sequins.

Select the context clue from the following sentence that helps you define the multiple meaning word program.

This morning I watched a program about the easiest brunch recipes to make.

Select the word from the following sentence that has more than one meaning.

Candace and her brother love to play in the leaves.

Select the context clue from the following sentence that helps you define the multiple meaning word jerk.

I have such contempt for my brother when he acts like a jerk in front of my friends.

Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence based on the context clues.

The flowers began to flourish after getting plenty of sunshine and water.

Select the context clue from the following sentence that helps you define the word ubiquitous.

Cell phones are ubiquitous these days and are commonly seen in even the most remote parts of the world.

Select the correct definition of the underlined word that has multiple meanings in the sentence.

Sally is the perfect foil to Abigail as she is quiet and reserved while Abigail is loud and extroverted.

Select the correct definition of the underlined word that has more than one meaning in the sentence.

The television was not receiving a signal, so the family could not watch the Academy Awards.

Select the context clue from the following sentence that helps you define the multiple meaning word grave.

It was a grave situation and people’s lives were in danger.

Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence based on the context clues.

The high school English teacher was known to scorn those who did not use proper grammar.

Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence based on the context clues.

Toddlers can be quite petulant and when they don’t get their way, often resorting to tears and tantrums.

Select the context clue from the following sentence that helps you define the word taunt.

The students gathered around and began to taunt the new student, making fun of the way she dressed and how she talked.

Select the word from the following sentence that has more than one meaning.

Officials were worried that the bad weather would hamper their search efforts.

Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence based on the context clues.

The woman was hired because she was competent, having successfully tackled many IT problems at her previous job.

Select the word from the following sentence that has more than one meaning.

Sheldon is a master chess player who competes in tournaments all over the world.

Select the correct definition of the underlined word that has more than one meaning in the sentence.

Agatha is an absolute riot, and people enjoy listening to her crazy stories.

Select the correct definition of the underlined word that has multiple meanings in the sentence.

The copy machine had a paper jam, and the technician had to come fix it.

Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence based on the context clues.

The school has a policy to confiscate all student cell phones before an exam so they are unable to cheat.

Select the context clue from the following sentence that helps you define the multiple meaning word scale.

The criminals tried to scale a fence, but they got stuck and ended up getting nabbed by the police.

Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence based on the context clues.

The soldiers set up a station so they could watch the area closely.

Select the context clue from the following sentence that helps you define the word deplete.

While camping, it is important not to consume your entire food stash in one day since it will deplete your supply.

Select the correct definition of the underlined word that has more than one meaning in the sentence.

Molly went into the gas station to see if they would break a twenty- dollar bill.

Select the context clue from the following sentence that helps you define the multiple meaning word engaged.

The students were all listening intently and seemed very engaged in the theater presentation.

Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence based on the context clues.

Stanley was pleasantly surprised when he saw the interest his savings account had earned over the years.

Select the word from the following sentence that has more than one meaning.

Rice is a dietary staple in a lot of Asian countries.

Select the context clue from the following sentence that helps you define the multiple meaning word spring.

As a child, Kerry would always spring out of bed to see what present her parents left her on the kitchen table.

Select the correct definition of the underlined word having multiple meanings in the sentence.

The students decided to arrange the information on the poster into columns.

Select the context clue from the following sentence that helps you define the word ornate.

The silverware at the dinner party was quite ornate, and people admired the detail in the candlelight.

Select the correct definition of the underlined word having multiple meanings in the sentence.

The auto company plans to produce a luxury line of electric cars.

Select the context clue from the following sentence that helps you define the multiple meaning word reservation.

The couple needed to make a reservation at the popular new restaurant to celebrate their anniversary.

Select the context clue from the following sentence that helps you define the word deference.

As the director at the retirement home, Ronald has always shown deference for the elderly; he listens to their concerns and always makes them feel validated.

Select the context clue from the following sentence that helps you define the multiple meaning word solution.

Claude used a solution of ammonia and water to clean the mess that was on the floor.

Select the context clue from the following sentence that helps you define the word dubious.

The witness gave a dubious account of the event, and the judge felt he wasn’t a credible source for the case.

Select the correct definition of the underlined word that has more than one meaning in the sentence.

The nursing students were learning about the human figure with a life-sized dummy and other plastic models.

Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence based on the context clues.

The two have a tumultuous marriage filled with many ups and downs.

Select the context clue from the following sentence that helps you define the multiple meaning word pupils.

The doctor had to dilate the patient’s pupils, so she could examine his eyes.

Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence based on the context clues.

According to Greek mythology, Zeus is an omnipotent god who has the power to do just about anything he wants to mortals and other gods.

Select the correct definition of the underlined word that has multiple meanings in the sentence.

Stella was pleased since her university offered a wide range of interesting courses.

Select the context clue from the following sentence that helps you define the multiple meaning word mask.

Charlie tried to mask his habit of biting his nails by hiding when he did it.

Select the correct definition of the underlined word that has multiple meanings in the sentence.

The bodybuilder has a powerful trunk since he lifts weights every day.

Select the correct definition of the underlined word that has multiple meanings in the sentence.

The loud crack of thunder frightened the children.

Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence based on the context clues.

In the early fall the temperature tends to fluctuate a lot, so I never know what clothes to wear.

Select the context clue from the following sentence that helps you define the multiple meaning word stall.

Suddenly braking too quickly can stall a car’s engine, causing it to stop working all together.