Voices of the Verb (7-English)

Voices of the Verb (7-English)

by Fritzie Manalili

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What are the two voices of the verb?

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What makes an active or passive voice?

Multiple Choice

The librarian read the books to the students.

• Passive

• Active

Multiple Choice

My wallet was found on the street.

• Passive

• Active

Multiple Choice

The mice are killed by the cat.

• Passive

• Active

Multiple Choice

Dentists are assisted by dental hygienists.

• Passive

• Active

Multiple Choice

I washed my car three weeks ago.

• Passive

• Active

Multiple Choice

Thousands of tourists visit the Grand Canyon every year.

• Passive

• Active

Multiple Choice

Which sentence is written in active voice?

• The basketball net was cut down by the winning team.

• The trophies were handed out by the team’s coach.

• The basketball team won the championship.

• The cheering of the crowd was heard by everyone.

Multiple Choice

Which sentence is written in passive voice?

• A teacher designed the sets for the play.

• The other teachers helped to build the set.

• The winning basketball team celebrated at McDonald's.

• The basketball net was cut down by the winning team.

Multiple Choice

Which sentence is written in active voice?

• The students were held longer by the monitor in study hall

• Some students were troubled by the reading passages that are longest.

• The teachers allow extra credit opportunities to all their students.

• The progress reports were signed by the students' parents.

Multiple Choice

Which sentence is written in passive voice?

• Kara designed the sets for the movie.

• The sets were designed by them.

• A teacher helped Kara design the sets.

• A professional artist planned the overall setup.

Multiple Choice

Which sentence is written in passive voice?

• Larry practiced his opening spiel at the backstage.

• The guests waited for the party to begin.

• The photographers took a lot of pictures.

• The outdoor reception was hosted by Larry.

Multiple Choice

Which sentence is written in active voice?

• She will write a poem about love.

• The poem will be written by her.

• The poem will be made by Angela.

• The poem will be crafted by the students.

Open Ended

Create an active voice example sentence using the given picture.

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Create a passive voice example sentence using the given picture.

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Create an passive voice example sentence using the given picture.

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Create an active voice example sentence using the given picture.

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Create an active voice example sentence using the given picture.

Poll

How well do you understand active and passive voice?

• I'm still really confused!

• It's a little challenging, but I think I'm getting it.

• This lesson really helped me understand.

• I already knew how to do this, so this was just review.

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