Grammar Quiz #2 (Active vs. Passive; Transitions)

Which of the following sentences is in active voice?

• The book was read by the class.

• The class read the book.

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Identify the passive voice in the following sentences:

• The teacher explains the lesson.

• The lesson is explained by the teacher.

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Convert the following sentence to active voice: "The song was sung by the choir."

• The choir sang the song.

• The song sang the choir.

• The choir will sing the song.

• The song will be sung by the choir.

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Which transition word best completes the sentence? "She finished her homework; ___ , she went to bed early."

• therefore

• however

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Choose the sentence that effectively uses a transition for contrast:

• He likes to swim, and he enjoys biking.

• He likes to swim, but he hates running.

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Which of the following sentences uses an inappropriate transition?

• I was tired; therefore, I went to bed early.

• I love reading; for example, I play sports.

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Identify the correct transition to show cause and effect in the following sentence: "It started raining, ___ we canceled the picnic."

• however

• so

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Convert the following sentence to active voice: "The cookies were baked by Grandma."

• Grandma baked the cookies.

• The cookies baked Grandma.

• The cookies will be baked by Grandma.

• Grandma bakes the cookies.

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Which sentence is in passive voice?

• The artist painted a beautiful mural.

• A beautiful mural was painted by the artist.

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Choose the sentence that correctly applies a transition indicating addition:

• I want to go for a walk, or I might read a book.

• I want to go for a walk, and I might read a book.

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