Active to passive

Which of the following sentences uses the passive voice?

• They had eaten all the pizza before Mrs. Yingling arrived.

• Ms. Cross threw the ball at the student.

• Mr. Nelson drove very slowly down the street.

• The dog has already been given a treat.

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

Which of the following is written in the active voice.

• Mr.. Fausnight said that he isn't old.

• The class was taught Science by Mr. Sirianni.

• The video was edited by Mr. Powell

• The alarm was pulled by Mr. Andrews.

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

This is the word used to describe the form a verb takes. it indicates whether the subject of the verb performs or receives the action.

• active

• passive

• voice

• indicator

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

Which of the following is written in the passive voice?

• Mr. Murray shouted, "Hammer time!"

• "Hammer time," was declared by Mr. Murray.

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

Which of the following uses the active voice?

• Mr. Fitz nearly wrecked the car.

• The car was nearly wrecked by Mr. Fitz.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

You may select more than one answer.

Which of the following sentences use the active voice?

• The novel was read by Norrel.

• During class, Hope argues with her friend.

• So that he would not be late, Nick ran down the hallway.

• In the afternoon, Adam plays video games.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

Which voice do writers use more often?

• active

• passive

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

You may pick more than 1 answer.

Which would be good reasons for a writer to use the passive voice?

• When trying to hide the subject of a sentence

• When trying to minimize the guilt of the subject

• When describing something exciting.

• When trying to emphasize the main message rather than the subject.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A