Active vs. Passive Voice

Which of the following is in the PASSIVE voice?

• Many students study with music playing.

• Listening to the news upsets her.

• Cookies and milk go well together.

• Peter was hit by lightening.

The Canadian rapper Drake released the song "Search and Rescue" in April.

• Active

• Passive

Which of the following is in the ACTIVE voice?

• Children should be loved.

• His head is filled with voices.

• Hunger kept me from concentrating.

• Checkups should be performed annually.

Which of the following is in the ACTIVE voice?

• Students are charged for room and board.

• Jokić dribbled the ball down the court.

• The ball was passed by Jokić to Christian Braun.

• The cheese was eaten.

Which of the following is in the PASSIVE voice?

• The rain soaked his clothes.

• His clothes were soaked by the rain.

• Call your mom!

• Fishing frustrates him.

Which of the following is in the PASSIVE voice?

• The rain soaked his clothes.

• His clothes were soaked by the rain.

• Call your mom!

• Fishing frustrated him.

The song "Last Night" is sung by Morgan Wallen.

• Active

• Passive

The review committee denied your request for funding.

• active

• passive

The professor's voice could not be heard in the back of the classroom.

• active

• passive

The clerk was helping the customer.

• Active

• Passive