Grammar Lesson: Active vs Passive Voice

Grammar Lesson #3

Active vs Passive Voice

Multiple Choice

Is this sentence written in active or passive voice?

Every contestant must send in his or her application.

• Active

• Passive

Multiple Choice

Is this sentence written in active or passive voice?

An application was sent by every contestant.

• active

• passive

Multiple Choice

Is this sentence written in active or passive voice?

The money was stolen.

• active

• passive

The Verb 'To Be'

Multiple Choice

Is the following sentence written in active or passive voice?

His hair was cut by a professional.

• active

• passive

Multiple Choice

Is the following sentence written in active or passive voice?

The national anthem is being sung by Jason this time.

• Active

• Passive

Multiple Choice

Is the following sentence written in active or passive voice?

The librarian read the book to the students.

• Active

• Passive

Multiple Choice

Is the following sentence written in active or passive voice?

The movie is being made in Hollywood.

• Active

• Passive

Poll

How would you rate your comfort level with active v passive voice?

• I feel awesome! I totally understand.

• I think I understand, but I would like more practice.

• I am completely lost.