8th Grade ELA Final Exam Review: Sem. 1

Passive voice is ___

• the tone of the author.

• when the subject does the action.

• when the subject receives the action.

• when there is a strong verb.

Active voice is ___

• the tone of the author.

• when the subject performs the action.

• when the subject receives the action.

• when there is a linking verb.

Active or Passive Voice?
The trees were stripped last month.

• Active

• Passive

Active or Passive Voice?
The janitor fixed the classroom door.

• Active

• Passive

Active or Passive Voice?
All the students passed the English test.

• Active

• Passive

Active or Passive Voice?
The old car was driven by my brother.

• Active

• Passive

Identify the type of verbal for the underlined word:

They are sure the extra planning will make a difference in the end.

• participle

• infinitive

• gerund

Identify the type of verbal for the underlined word:

The show offers everyone a chance to be a millionaire.

• participle

• infinitive

• gerund

Identify the type of verbal for the underlined word:

Victoria wasn't bothered by the snickering strangers.

• participle

• infinitive

• gerund

Identify the type of verbal for the underlined word:

Walking a dog of her own had been her dream for a long time.

• participle

• infinitive

• gerund