Choose all of the following sentences that should be revised to eliminate passive voice and clarify meaning. (L3a)
Grammar Review - Active and Passive, Verbals, Verb Moods, Pronoun/Antecedent

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English
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8th Grade
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Hard
Margaret Anderson
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1.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
I walked to the store this weekend.
The dog’s nails were trimmed.
The dog ran after the Amazon Prime delivery guy.
Our party invitations were mailed.
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1 min • 1 pt
Choose all of the following sentences that should be revised to eliminate passive voice and clarify meaning. (L3a)
The midterm in science class was the most difficult for me.
I took the midterm even though I was sick.
The students were asked to be quiet several times during the midterm.
The students all felt nervous before the math midterm.
The midterms were graded before we even walked out the door for break.
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1 min • 1 pt
Choose all of the following sentences that should be revised to eliminate passive voice and clarify meaning. (L3a)
The laptops were turned in before leaving for break.
The students felt confident that they would get their Chromebooks on their first day back.
They were devastated to find out that they would be without any technology for the first few weeks of January.
It was discovered that there would be no more laptops for students in Cherokee County.
The students were disappointed, but the teachers were very upset because they rely very heavily on the laptops every day.
4.
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1 min • 1 pt
Choose all of the following sentences that should be revised to eliminate passive voice and clarify meaning. (L3a)
The lunches were made especially for the students who were staying behind.
The workers in the cafeteria spent time making sure each lunch was delicious.
While they didn't follow an exact recipe, Pinterest was the inspiration for the meals.
The cafeteria food was made very popular after the lunches were served.
Hundreds more lunches were purchased by students every day.
5.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Choose all of the following sentences that should be revised to eliminate passive voice and clarify meaning.
The holiday season is a happy, joyous season.
Family and friends come over to enjoy spending time together.
The most special gifts are purchased for those we love.
My favorite things are the cookies and other delicious treats that are baked with love and fill the house with a fresh, sweet smell.
This is the most magical season of the year.
6.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Choose all of the following sentences that should be revised to eliminate passive voice and clarify meaning.
Grading these argumentative essays has been a daunting task.
I have felt so proud of all of the hard work that my kids have put in to their writing.
So much effort has been given to all of the paragraphs that have been written.
The essays that will be written on the post-test will be well-done for sure!
They will also be ready for any writing task that comes their way in high school.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Choose all of the following sentences that should be revised to eliminate passive voice and clarify meaning.
Last week at ET Booth, we had the schoolwide spelling bee.
It was a wonderful event hosted by the ELA department, and it was held in the Media Center.
The spelling bee was attended by many teachers and parents.
I would have been so nervous if I had to be a speller on that day.
Congratulations to all of the students who participated!
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