Active and Passive Voice

My mother baked some chocolate chip cookies for our family.

• active

• passive

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CCSS.L.9-10.1

CCSS.L.9-10.3

Which of the following sentences is NOT written in active voice?

• Many scientists are studying the Loch Ness monster in Scotland.

• Experiments were conducted by scientists on Lake Winnipeg, Canada.

• Scientists have questioned some reports about the monster.

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CCSS.L.9-10.1

CCSS.L.9-10.3

How could I write the following sentence in active voice?

The homework was completed by Matt.

• Matt has completed the homework.

• The homework belongs to Matt.

• It is already in active voice.

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CCSS.L.9-10.1

CCSS.L.9-10.3

The kangaroo carried her baby in her pouch.

• active
• passive

All the reservations will be made by the wedding planner.

• active
• passive

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CCSS.L.9-10.1

CCSS.L.9-10.3

Which of the following is written in the active voice?

• This sweater was knitted for me by my favorite aunt.

• Jason was asked by his mother to answer the phone.

• Alice left a message for her friend.

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CCSS.L.9-10.1

CCSS.L.9-10.3

Which of the following sentences is written in the passive voice?

• Mom is fixing dinner right now.

• Paul made that model airplane.

• A grand slam home run was hit by the catcher.

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CCSS.L.9-10.1

CCSS.L.9-10.3

My very active dog chased a tennis ball across the grass.

• active voice

• passive voice

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CCSS.L.9-10.1

CCSS.L.9-10.3

The field trip was arranged by my homeroom teacher.

• active voice

• passive voice

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CCSS.L.9-10.1

CCSS.L.9-10.3

Change the following sentence to active voice:

They were interviewing her for the job.

She ________________ for the job.

• was being interviewed

• was interviewed

• has been interviewed

• is being interviewed

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CCSS.L.9-10.1

CCSS.L.9-10.3