Passive Voice & Analytical Exposition

Identify the passive voice in the following sentence: 'The book was written by the author.'

• The author wrote the book.

• The book was written by the author.

• The author was writing the book.

• The book wrote by the author.

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

Analyse the given text and identify the main argument presented in the analytical Exposition.

• Discuss the weather in the text

• Summarize the text

• Identify the author's favorite color

• Identifying the main argument presented in the analytical exposition.

Construct a sentence using passive voice to describe the process of photosynthesis.

• The process of photosynthesis converts sunlight into energy for plants.

• Plants convert sunlight into energy through photosynthesis.

• Energy is converted from sunlight by plants in photosynthesis.

• Photosynthesis is carried out by plants to convert sunlight into energy.

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

Compose a short analytical Exposition on the topic of climate change and its impact on the environment.

• Climate change only affects a small portion of the environment

• Climate change is a natural phenomenon and not influenced by human activities

• Climate change is a significant global issue that is primarily caused by human activities and has detrimental effects on the environment.

• Climate change is a hoax created by scientists

Compare and contrast the use of active voice and passive voice in writing. Provide examples to support your answer.

• Active voice is used to de-emphasize the action or recipient.

• Passive voice is more engaging than active voice.

• Active voice is direct and engaging, while passive voice can be used to emphasize the action or recipient. Example: Active voice - 'The cat chased the mouse.' Passive voice - 'The mouse was chased by the cat.'

• Passive voice is always preferred over active voice.

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

What is the purpose of using passive voice in writing? Explain with examples.

• Passive voice is employed to emphasize the doer of the action

• Using passive voice helps simplify complex ideas

• Passive voice is used to make writing more confusing

• The purpose of using passive voice in writing is to shift the focus from the doer of the action to the action itself.

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

Identify the passive voice in the sentence: 'The cake was baked by Mary.'

• Mary baked the cake.

• Mary was baking the cake.

• Mary has baked the cake.

• The cake was baked by Mary.

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

Explain the structure of an analytical Exposition and how it differs from other types of writing.

• An analytical exposition is a form of fiction that includes fantastical elements and characters.

• An analytical exposition is a type of poetry that focuses on rhyming rather than logical reasoning.

• An analytical exposition is a type of writing that prioritizes emotional appeal over factual evidence.

• An analytical exposition presents a thesis statement supported by arguments and evidence, focusing on logical reasoning rather than storytelling.

Rewrite the sentence 'The letter was sent by John' in active voice.

• John was the sender of the letter

• The letter was sent by the sender John

• John sent the letter.

• The letter was sent by John

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

Write a paragraph using passive voice to describe the process of recycling paper.

• Used paper products are collected, sorted, pulped, cleaned, refined, mixed with water, pressed, and dried to create new sheets of paper.

• Recycling paper involves burning it in an incinerator

• Paper is recycled by throwing it in the trash

• The process of recycling paper is done by animals in the wild

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A