Passive vs. Active

My paper was eaten by my computer.

• active
• passive

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CCSS.L.9-10.1

My computer ate my paper

• active
• passive

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CCSS.L.9-10.1

CCSS.L.9-10.3

The tray of food was dropped by the waiter.

• active
• passive

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CCSS.L.9-10.1

CCSS.L.9-10.3

The cookies were eaten by the children.

• active
• passive

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.1

CCSS.L.9-10.3

The bed was jumped on by the dog.

• active
• passive

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.1

Your request for funding has been denied by the review committee.

• active
• passive

The book report will be given by Kristy to the class.

• active
• passive

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CCSS.L.9-10.1

CCSS.L.9-10.3

The review committee denied your request for funding.

• active
• passive

The bread was baked by John.

• active
• passive

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.1

CCSS.L.9-10.3

How many doors … yesterday?

• a) Had painted
• b) Were painted
• c) Are painted
• d) Painted

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.1

CCSS.L.9-10.3