WDW: Clear Writing
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
10 mins • 1 pt
What is active voice?
A passive form of communication that emphasizes listening
When the subject of a sentence is performing an action
A writing style that uses lively and punchy language
When a sentence is in the active tense
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.10
CCSS.RI.8.10
CCSS.RI.9-10.10
CCSS.RI.6.10
CCSS.RI.7.10
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
10 mins • 1 pt
What is passive voice?
When the subject of the sentence undergoes the action
When a sentence is written in the past tense
When a sentence is written as not to offend anyone
When something in quotation marks is whispered
Tags
CCSS.L.2.1F
CCSS.L.8.1B
CCSS.L.8.1D
CCSS.L.8.3A
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
10 mins • 1 pt
Why are many writers encouraged to write in active voice?
Active voice allows writers to emphasize the recipient of the action.
Active voice adds a sense of mystery and intrigue to the writing.
Active voice creates a more engaging and direct writing style.
Active voice is a requirement imposed by most writing competitions.
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.10
CCSS.RI.8.10
CCSS.RI.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.11-12.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
10 mins • 1 pt
Why is passive voice sometimes discouraged?
Passive voice adds a sense of ambiguity and confusion to the writing.
Passive voice lacks clarity and precision in conveying the action.
Passive voice allows writers to emphasize the doer or agent of the action.
All of the above
Tags
CCSS.L.2.1F
CCSS.L.8.1B
CCSS.L.8.1D
CCSS.L.8.3A
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
10 mins • 1 pt
Is this sentence in active or passive voice?
“The toy was played with by Homer.”
Active
Passive
Tags
CCSS.L.2.1F
CCSS.L.8.1B
CCSS.L.8.1D
CCSS.L.8.3A
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
10 mins • 1 pt
Is this sentence in active or passive voice?
“My trip to the hospital was one that I’ll always remember.”
Active
Passive
Answer explanation
Don't let the linking verbs fool you! This is an active voice since the subject (I) is doing the action (remember).
Tags
CCSS.L.2.1F
CCSS.L.8.1B
CCSS.L.8.1D
CCSS.L.8.3A
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
10 mins • 1 pt
Is this sentence in active or passive voice?
“The lawyer filed the case in the local court system.”
Active
Passive
Tags
CCSS.L.2.1F
CCSS.L.8.1B
CCSS.L.8.1D
CCSS.L.8.3A
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