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Fun with Grammar Literacy Skills

G. Collocation refers to the natural pairing or combination of words that
often appear together in a language. for e.g. art scholarship, senior
class.

Complete these sentences with the correct collocations from the story.

vibrancy, quality, potential, indignant, imagination, exceptional, exceptional,
deliver, pledge, racial, rumors

A. Nancy Lee’s __________ drawing won her the prestigious art scholarship.

B. The students at George Washington High were buzzing with __________ about
the art scholarship winner.

C. Miss Dietrich was a teacher who encouraged __________ and creativity in her
students.
D. Nancy Lee’s parents were determined to provide her with a __________ education.

E. The committee’s decision to deny Nancy Lee the scholarship was based on
__________ reasons.

F. Miss O’Shay wanted to __________ the news to Nancy Lee in a considerate
manner.
G. Nancy Lee’s painting captured the __________ and joy of a city park in spring.

H. Miss Dietrich helped Nancy Lee realize her creative __________ and potential as
an artist.

I. Nancy Lee’s __________ to the flag was a powerful expression of her patriotism.
J. Miss O’Shay was __________ of the committee’s decision and stood up for justice.

Mastering Grammar

• Active Voice – When an action performed by the subject is expressed by the
verb, it is an active voice. Active voice is used when more straightforward relation
and clarity is required between the subject and the verb.

For example, Miss Dietrich guided Nancy Lee in creating the painting.

• Passive Voice – When the action expressed by the verb is received by the
subject, it is passive voice. Passive voice is used when the doer of the action is
not known and the focus of the sentence is on the action and not the subject.
For example, The painting created by Nancy Lee was guided by Miss Dietrich.

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