Active and Passive Voice & Punctuation

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What is the definition of active voice?

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Active voice is a sentence structure where the subject performs the action of the verb. For example, 'The cat chased the mouse.'

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What is the definition of passive voice?

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Passive voice is a sentence structure where the subject receives the action of the verb. For example, 'The mouse was chased by the cat.'

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How can you identify an active voice sentence?

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An active voice sentence typically has a clear subject-verb-object structure, where the subject is doing the action.

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How can you identify a passive voice sentence?

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A passive voice sentence often includes a form of 'to be' and the past participle of the verb, with the doer of the action sometimes omitted.

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What punctuation mark is used to indicate a break in thought or a pause?

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A dash (—) is used to indicate a break in thought or a pause.

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In the sentence 'Mr. Wilder completed his first marathon he really did!', where should a dash be placed?

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A dash should be placed after 'marathon' to separate the two independent clauses.

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What is an example of a sentence in active voice?

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'The dog barked at the stranger.'

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What is an example of a sentence in passive voice?

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'The book was read by the student.'

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What is the purpose of punctuation in writing?

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Punctuation helps clarify meaning, indicate pauses, and separate ideas in writing.

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What is the role of a subject in a sentence?

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The subject is the person, place, thing, or idea that is doing or being something in the sentence.