HMS 2: Active/Passive Voice Review

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What is the definition of active voice?

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Active voice is when the subject of the sentence completes the action in the sentence.

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What is the definition of passive voice?

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Passive voice is when the subject of the sentence receives the action in the sentence.

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Convert to passive voice: 'The cat chased the mouse.'

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The mouse was chased by the cat.

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Convert to active voice: 'The book was read by Maria.'

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Maria read the book.

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Identify the voice: 'The song was sung by the choir.'

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Passive voice.

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Identify the voice: 'The teacher explains the lesson.'

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Active voice.

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What is the structure of a passive voice sentence?

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A passive voice sentence typically follows the structure: Subject + form of 'to be' + past participle + (by + agent).

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What is the structure of an active voice sentence?

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An active voice sentence typically follows the structure: Subject + verb + object.

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Convert to passive voice: 'The chef cooked a delicious meal.'

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A delicious meal was cooked by the chef.

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Convert to active voice: 'The homework was completed by the students.'

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The students completed the homework.