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Active vs Passive Voice Quiz

Authored by Jennifer Downing

English

8th Grade

CCSS covered

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Active vs Passive Voice Quiz
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does 'voice' in grammar refer to?

The mood of the sentence

The tone of the sentence

The subject performing or receiving the action

The tense of the verb

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In an active voice sentence, who or what is performing the action?

The object

The verb

The adverb

The subject

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following sentences is in active voice?

The children ate the cake.

The cake will be eaten by the children.

The cake was eaten by the children.

The cake is being eaten by the children.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In a passive voice sentence, who or what is receiving the action?

The adverb

The verb

The object

The subject

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following sentences is in passive voice?

The dog is chasing the cat.

The cat chases the dog.

The cat was chased by the dog.

The dog chased the cat.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is active voice generally preferred over passive voice?

It is more concise and easier to understand.

It is more descriptive.

It uses fewer words.

It is more formal.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of using active voice?

Less work for the reader

Easier to understand

More concise

More formal

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

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