Active vs. Passive

My paper was eaten by my computer.

• active
• passive

Answer explanation

The paper is not the thing doing the eating.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

My computer ate my paper.

• active
• passive

Answer explanation

The subject is performing the action.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

The tray of food was dropped by the waiter.

• active
• passive

Answer explanation

The tray did not do the dropping.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

The cookies were eaten by the children.

• active
• passive

Answer explanation

The cookies did not do the eating.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

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

• active
• passive

Answer explanation

The request did not do the denying.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

The children ate the cookies

• active
• passive

Answer explanation

The subject is performing the action.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

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

• active
• passive

Answer explanation

The book report didn't do the giving.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

The review committee denied your request for funding.

• active
• passive

Answer explanation

The subject is performing the action.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

The dog jumped onto the bed.

• active
• passive

Answer explanation

The subject is performing the action.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

The tunnels are dug by the workers.

• active
• passive

Answer explanation

The tunnels did not do the digging.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A