the subject in the sentence performs the action and typically comes before the action (verb).

the subject in the sentence performs the action and typically comes after the action (verb).

Which sentence is written in active voice?

B) The entire class read the book.

A) The book was read by the entire class.

C) The book is being read by the entire class.

D) The book will be read by the entire class.

How should the following sentence be changed to reflect passive voice? 'The chef cooked a delicious meal.'

A) A delicious meal was cooked by the chef.

B) The chef was cooking a delicious meal.

C) A delicious meal is cooked by the chef.

D) The chef cooks a delicious meal.

Identify the sentence in passive voice.

B) The new policy was approved by the manager.

A) The manager approved the new policy.

C) The manager is approving the new policy.

D) The manager will approve the new policy.

Passive vs Active Voice

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Suddenly, Akinyi was swept off her feet by a gust of wind.

active voice

passive voice

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Gabriel asked Huan to the dance.

active voice

passive voice

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

How should the following sentence be changed to reflect active voice?

nothing should change since it is active voice

Letters were written by Miss Strangeworh to the people on Pleasant Street.

Miss Strangeworth writes letters to the people on Pleasant Street.

Pleasant Street has people who received letters written by Miss Strangeworth.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

How should the following sentence be changed to reflect active voice?

Students are given extra points for writing in active voice on their essays by Mrs. Marryat.

While writing their essays, students were given extra points for writing in active voice by Mrs. Marryat.

Mrs. Marryat gave extra points to her wonderful students for using active voice on their essays.

Mrs. Marryat does not give extra points because her students are so excellent they do not need them.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which sentence is written in passive voice?

The kangaroo carried her baby in her pouch.

The homeowners remodeled the house to help it sell.

For the bake sale, two dozen cupcakes will be baked by Susan.

Susan will bake two dozen cupcakes for the bake sale.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Passive voice tells what is done to someone or something.

True

False

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Passive voice can make sentences seem weak, since the subject of the sentence is not doing anything.

True

False

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

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Passive vs Active Voice

Suddenly, Akinyi was swept off her feet by a gust of wind.

Gabriel asked Huan to the dance.

How should the following sentence be changed to reflect active voice?

How should the following sentence be changed to reflect active voice?

Which sentence is written in passive voice?

Passive voice tells what is done to someone or something.

Passive voice can make sentences seem weak, since the subject of the sentence is not doing anything.

In active voice

Active voice tells what a person or thing does.

The tray of food was dropped by the waiter.

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