Active and Passive Voice Pre-Assessment

Front

First in active voice?

Back

subject

Front

Passive voice definition

Back

A sentence where the subject is acted upon instead of doing the action.

Front

Active voice:

Back

A sentence where the subject performs the action.

Front

Sentence: 'Margaret is loved by Brian.' Voice:

Back

passive

Front

Sentence: 'The stray dog was being taken care of by Matthew.' Voice:

Back

passive

Front

Sentence: 'Samantha sewed the hem of her sister's wedding dress when it ripped.' Voice?

Back

active

Front

Active voice sentences: a) One day that dress will be handed down to me by my mother. b) My father always changes the oil in our vehicles by himself. c) I made chocolate chip cookies for the birthday party. d) That cabinet was made by my grandfather.

Back

a and b

Front

Active voice sentences: a) This house was built by my uncle. b) This wonderful dessert was baked by my mother.

Back

none of the above

Front

Active voice sentences: a) Everybody should eat vegetables. b) At the concert, one audience member will be selected. c) Everyone should learn to swim early.

Back

all of the above

Front

Identify the passive voice sentence: a) One day, that dress will be handed down to me by my mother. b) My father always changes the oil in our vehicles. c) I made chocolate chip cookies for the party. d) My grandfather made that cabinet.

Back

a) One day, that dress will be handed down to me by my mother.