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Which of the following sentences is written in a passive voice?

• The boy was being beaten by his teacher.

• The carpenter is building the desk.

• The sun sets in the west.

• Taylor Louderman sings beautiful songs.

Which of the following sentences is written in an active voice?

• The food was delivered in a nearby school.

• The poem was recited in front of the school visitors.

• The free vitamin c supplements were distributed to the local residents.

• The doctor gave free medical checkup yesterday.

 Which of the following sentences is NOT in active voice?

• The enemy has entered the war zone.

• The children chased the farm animals.

• The man dropped his axe into the river.

• The work will be finished by the workers in a day.

Identify the sentence that is NOT written in the passive voice:

• Marian has accepted the college scholarship.

• The MRT 3 station was constructed in 2012.

• The complaint was filed by a Grade 9 student.

• The factory was built in 1908.

Which among the following sentences is the best passive voice form for the sentence below:

Jenny practiced her ballet moves for the performance she worked hard for.

• The ballet moves for the performance by Jenny, she worked hard for.

• The performance which Jenny worked hard for her entire life was practiced by her.

• The ballet moves for the performance Jenny worked hard for were practiced by her.

• Her ballet moves were practiced by Jenny for the performance which she worked hard for her entire life.

Which of the following sentences are in the active voice?

6. Which of the following sentences are in the active voice?

I. After the victory, the winning and the losing, captains thanked their team members for their effort beyond the call of duty.

II. In the bustling city, known for its vibrant culture and diverse population, the new skyscraper was constructed by the leading architectural firm.

III.  In the quiet village, nestled amidst rolling hills and lush greenery, a small cottage was built by the local craftsmen.

IV. Before the guests arrived, Sally asked Tim whether everything was in place.

• II and III

• I and IV

• III and IV

• I and III

Which of the following sentences are in the active voice?

I. The invention, a game-changer in modern technology, was developed by a team of engineers.

II. Renowned for genetic research, the scientist discovered the key to heredity's mysteries.

III. The novel, a classic of Victorian literature, was written by Charles Dickens. 

IV. The artist, known for abstract expressionism, created a masterpiece that captivated audiences worldwide.

• III and IV

• III and IV

• II and IV

• I and III

8. Which among the following sentences are PARALLEL in structure?

I. The cat ran out of the house, jumped over the fence, and hid behind the bushes.

II. During summer,  he enjoys swimming, playing, and hiking.

III. She is talented at singing, dancing, and playing the piano.

IV. They prefer reading, watching movies, and going for long walks in the park.

• I, II, and III

• I and II

• II and IV

• III and IV

Which of the following pairs of sentences does NOT demonstrate parallel structure?

I. She enjoys reading books, cooking, and taking long walks.

II. He studies history, works part-time, and plays soccer.

III. They visited Paris, explored Rome, and the countryside.

IV. Sarah likes swimming in the pool, hiking in the mountains, and biking by the lake.

• III and IV

• II and III

• I and III

• I and II

 What grammatical structure does NOT match in this sentence: 

She plans to travel to Paris, to visit the Louvre Museum, and sightseeing around the city.

• Gerunds

• Prepositions

• Infinitives

• Possessives