ACTIVE AND PASSIVE VOICE

1. Which of the following sentences is in active voice?

• The book was read by John.

• John read the book.

• The book is being read.

• The book has been read.

Identify the passive voice sentence.

• The dog barked loudly.

• The letter was written by Sarah.

• They are playing soccer.

• He will fix the car.

What is the main characteristic of active voice?

• The subject is acted upon.

• The subject performs the action.

• There are no verbs.

• It uses more words.

Which sentence is an example of passive voice?

• She sings beautifully.

• The cake was eaten by the children.

• They are going to the park.

• He plays the piano.

What is the effect of using passive voice?

• It makes the sentence longer.

• It emphasizes the action or receiver.

• It adds excitement.

• It makes writing clearer.

1. Which of the following is an active voice sentence?

• The song was sung by the choir.

• The presentation was given by the manager.

• The chef cooked dinner.

• The game was played by the team.

Choose the sentence that is in passive voice:

• The wind blew fiercely.

• The flowers were watered by the gardener.

• The runner finished the race.

• They are reading a book.

What is the benefit of using active voice in writing?

• It is more informal.

• It is shorter and more direct.

• It uses more complex structures.

• It sounds more intelligent.

Which sentence demonstrates passive voice?

• The dog is chasing the ball.

• The dog chased the ball.

• The ball is bouncing.

• The ball was chased by the dog.

What phrase indicates passive voice?

• "is"

• "will"

• "by the"

• "was"