Active and Passive Y6 Quiz

How does the use of the passive in the second sentence affect the way the information is presented?

1.  Max dropped the red bucket.

2.  The red bucket was dropped.

Choose one

• It does not say who dropped the bucket.

  
  

• It shows that the action happened in the past.

• It shows that it was an accident.

• It does not say why the bucket was dropped.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

Which sentence uses the passive?

Choose one.

• The school proposed building a new playground.

• The issue was discussed at a council meeting.

• The council voted in favour of the proposal.

  
  

• They started building the new playground last week.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

Is the sentence below active or passive?

The lost dog was found by the children.

• Active

• Passive

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

Is the sentence below written in the active or passive voice?

Everyone heard the thunder.

• Active

• Passive

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

Is the sentence below written in the active or passive voice?

Nicole was riding her bike.

• Active

• Passive

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

Is the sentence below written in the active or passive voice?

Otters live in clean rivers.

• Active

• Passive

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

Is the sentence below written in the active or passive voice?

Fish are eaten by otters.

• Active

• Passive

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

Is the sentence below written in the active or passive voice?

Usually, otters are playful creatures.

• Active

• Passive

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

Which sentence is written in the active voice?

Choose one.

• The book was returned to the library yesterday.

• The assembly was held in the hall.

• The bad weather led to the cancellation.

• The floods were caused by the heavy rain.

  
  

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

Tick to show which sentence includes a passive construction.

Choose one.

• To stop the cars from crossing the bridge, a police officer directed traffic.

• The police officer stopped the cars from crossing the bridge.

• The cars were stopped from crossing the bridge by the police officer.

• The police officer was stopping the cars so they could not cross the bridge

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A