Identifying Passive Voice, GEI-1 U1 G

Select the correct passive voice sentence.

• The tides shape the coastline over time.

• The coastline is shaped by the tides over time.

• Vacationers build sandcastles near the water.

• Pelicans dive for fish in the surf.

Select the passive voice sentence.

• The vibrant sunset paints the sky.

• The sky is painted by the vibrant sunset.

• Families gather for picnics on the beach.

• Seagulls soar above the crashing waves.

Identify the passive voice sentence.

• Winds sculpt dunes along the beach.

• Dunes are sculpted by the winds along the beach.

• Tourists explore the picturesque coastline.

• Sandpipers dart along the water's edge.

Which sentence employs the passive voice?

• The ocean breeze cools the beach.

• The beach is cooled by the ocean breeze.

• Artists sketch the seascape at sunset.

• Dolphins play in the shallow waters.

Choose the passive voice sentence.

• Shells often wash ashore after a storm.

• After a storm, shells are often washed ashore.

• Beachcombers search for treasures daily.

• Sandpipers nest near the dunes.

Which sentence demonstrates the passive voice?

• The sandcastles amused the children.

• Children were amused by the sandcastles.

• Surfers ride the rolling waves.

• Crabs scuttle across the sandy shore.

Which sentence correctly uses the passive voice?

• The ocean waves erode the rocks.

• The rocks are eroded by the ocean waves.

• Visitors enjoy collecting seashells.

• The tides deposit shells along the coast.

Which sentence uses the passive voice correctly?

• The children build intricate sand sculptures.

• Intricate sand sculptures are built by the children.

• Beachgoers relax under umbrellas.

• Swimmers enjoy the cool ocean water.

Which sentence is in the passive voice?

• The sun bleaches the sand white.

• The white sand is bleached by the sun.

• Waves gently shape the shoreline.

• People admire the golden sands.

Identify the passive voice sentence.

• The hot sun warms the sand.

• The sand is warmed by the hot sun.

• Surfers ride the waves eagerly.

• Beach chairs are arranged in rows.