Active and Passive Review: PSSA

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What is active voice?

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Active voice is when the subject of the sentence performs the action expressed by the verb.

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What is passive voice?

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Passive voice is when the subject of the sentence receives the action expressed by the verb.

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Identify the mood in the sentence: 'All of my friends supported me when I decided to pursue a career in photography.'

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The mood is active.

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Identify the mood in the sentence: 'The idea was celebrated by everyone.'

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The mood is passive.

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What is the main difference between active and passive voice?

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Active voice emphasizes the doer of the action, while passive voice emphasizes the action itself and the recipient.

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Provide an example of an active voice sentence.

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Kristy will give a book report to the class.

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Provide an example of a passive voice sentence.

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The book report was given by Kristy to the class.

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What does it mean to shift in mood or voice?

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It means to change from active to passive voice or vice versa within a sentence, which can confuse the reader.

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What is an example of a sentence with a shift in voice?

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I was supported by all of my friends when I decided to pursue a career in photography.

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What is the purpose of using passive voice?

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To emphasize the action or the recipient of the action rather than the doer.