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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Which sentence is in active voice?
My heart has been stolen by Angel.
Angel stole my heart.
Answer explanation
The first sentence is the one in passive voice. The subject receives the action, and the verb phrase been stolen includes a "to be" verb with a "by..." phrase.
My heart has been stolen by Angel.
The second sentence is in active voice. The subject performs the action, and the verb stole does not include a "to be" verb.
Angel stole my heart.
Tags
CCSS.L.2.1F
CCSS.L.8.1B
CCSS.L.8.1D
CCSS.L.8.3A
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Which sentence is in active voice?
Every year shops decorate their windows with red paper hearts, and pink streamers.
Every year shop windows are decorated with red paper hearts, and pink streamers.
Answer explanation
The first sentence is in active voice. The subject performs the action, and the verb decorate does not include a "to be" verb.
Every year shops decorate their windows with red paper hearts, and pink streamers.
The second sentence is the one in passive voice. The subject receives the action, and the verb phrase are decorated includes a "to be" verb followed by no subject.
Every year shop windows are decorated with red paper hearts, and pink streamers.
-Who decorates the shop windows?
Tags
CCSS.L.2.1F
CCSS.L.8.1B
CCSS.L.8.1D
CCSS.L.8.3A
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Which sentence is in passive voice?
Her heart will be won by Jake.
Jake will win her heart.
Answer explanation
The first sentence is in passive voice. The subject receives the action, and the verb phrase will be includes a "to be" verb with a "by..." phrase.
Her heart will be won by Jake.
The second sentence is in active voice. Although the sentence includes a "to be" verb, the subject performs the action and is at the beginning of the sentence.
Jake will win her heart.
Tags
CCSS.L.2.1F
CCSS.L.8.1B
CCSS.L.8.1D
CCSS.L.8.3A
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Which sentence is in active voice?
The dinner reservations are being made by Kris.
Kris made the dinner reservations.
Answer explanation
The first sentence is in passive voice. The subject receives the action, and the verb phrase are being includes a "to be" verb with a "by..." phrase.
The dinner reservations are being made by Kris.
The second sentence is in active voice. There is no "to be" verb in front of the action, and the subject is at the beginning of the sentence.
Kris made the dinner reservations.
Tags
CCSS.L.2.1F
CCSS.L.8.1B
CCSS.L.8.1D
CCSS.L.8.3A
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Which sentence is in passive voice?
Valentine's Day is celebrated by thousands of couples every year.
Thousands of couples celebrate Valentine's Day every year.
Answer explanation
The first sentence is in passive voice. The subject receives the action, and the verb phrase is celebrated includes a "to be" verb with a "by..." phrase.
Valentine's Day is celebrated by thousands of couples every year.
The second sentence is in active voice. There is no "to be" verb in front of the action, and the subject is at the beginning of the sentence.
Thousands of couples celebrate Valentine's Day every year.
Tags
CCSS.L.2.1F
CCSS.L.8.1B
CCSS.L.8.1D
CCSS.L.8.3A
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
The poem was written by her boyfriend.
Active
Passive
Tags
CCSS.L.2.1F
CCSS.L.8.1B
CCSS.L.8.1D
CCSS.L.8.3A
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Flower shops specialize in creating unique floral arrangements.
Active
Passive
Tags
CCSS.L.2.1F
CCSS.L.8.1B
CCSS.L.8.1D
CCSS.L.8.3A
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