Which sentence uses passive voice for an authoritative tone?

Visitors are not allowed after 9:00 p.m.

Visitors leave before 9:00 p.m.

Passive voice is good for all of the following EXCEPT

if the doer of the action is clear

if the doer of the action is unknown

When the subject performs the action

When the subject receives the action

When the subject does the action

What is the best way to change this sentence from passive voice to active voice? "The multitalented guitarist, Francisco, was chosen by the band to be their lead singer."

The band chose the multitalented guitarist Francisco to be their lead singer.

Chosen was the multitalented guitarist Francisco, by the band, to be their lead singer.

Fransisco, the multitalented guitarist, was chosen, by the band, to be their lead singer.

What is the best way to change this sentence from passive to active voice? "The band was shocked by Patrick's loud music."

Patrick shocked the band with his loud music.

Played by Patrick, the band was shocked by the loud music.

The band, by Patrick's loud music, was shocked.

What is active voice?

When the subject is the one doing the action.

When the subject is receiving the action.

The sentence contains an action verb.

When the subject is unknown to the reader.

What is passive voice?

When a subject is receiving the verb

When a subject performs the verb

In the passive voice, the emphasis is on the:

"object" or who/what receives the action

"doer" or subjet of the sentences

An award has been given to the police officer who helped the stranded motorist.

Passive. Subject isn't doing anything or is incapable of doing anything

The garbage is picked up early in the morning.

Passive. Subject isn't doing anything or is incapable of doing anything

What is active voice?

when the subject performs the action expressed in the verb; the subject acts

when the complete subject is the action

What is passive voice?

when the subject receives the action expressed in the verb; the subject is acted upon

when the subject is not acted upon; but is still in past tense

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The thing doing the action is the subject of the sentence and the thing receiving the action is the object

Active Voice

Passive Voice

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CCSS.L.8.3A

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

Being tactful

Being indiscreet

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CCSS.L.8.3A

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

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Reteach Active v. Passive Voice Rules

The thing doing the action is the subject of the sentence and the thing receiving the action is the object

The thing receiving the action is the subject of the sentence and the thing doing the action is optionally included near the end of the sentence

The difference is that in an active sentence the subject performs the action and in a passive sentence the subject receives the action.

Which sentences uses passive voice for an unknown or unimportant subject?

What is a good use for passive voice?

Which sentence uses passive voice for tact?

What is a good use for passive voice?

Which sentence uses passive voice for an authoritative tone?

What is a good use for passive voice

is used when the focus is on the action

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