Active and Passive voice
Authored by Andreas Stylianou
English
6th Grade
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MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
What is the main difference between active and passive voice?
In passive voice, the subject receives the action.
In active voice, the subject receives the action.
In passive voice, the subject performs the action.
In active voice, the subject performs the action.
Answer explanation
In active voice, the subject performs the action, while in passive voice, the subject receives the action. This distinction is crucial for understanding sentence structure and meaning.
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45 sec • 1 pt
Why might an author choose to use passive voice?
To focus on the action rather than the doer.
To make the writing more direct.
To make the subject more clear.
To hide the identity of the doer.
Answer explanation
An author might choose passive voice to focus on the action rather than the doer, emphasizing the event itself. Additionally, it can be used to hide the identity of the doer, which may be relevant in certain contexts.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is a transformation from active to passive voice?
The wind rustled the leaves.
The leaves were rustled by the wind.
A delicious meal was cooked by the chef.
The chef cooked a delicious meal.
Answer explanation
The correct transformation from active to passive voice is 'A delicious meal was cooked by the chef.' Here, the subject 'a delicious meal' receives the action, while 'the chef' is the doer, making it passive.
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45 sec • 1 pt
Which sentence shows an effective use of active voice?
The team won the match.
The match was won by the team.
The book was read by Sarah.
The dog chased the ball.
Answer explanation
The sentences 'The team won the match.' and 'The dog chased the ball.' use active voice effectively, where the subject performs the action. In contrast, the other options use passive voice, making them less direct.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
What does it mean when a sentence is in active voice?
The action is not clear.
The subject is performing the action.
The action is done by someone else.
The subject is the receiver of the action.
Answer explanation
A sentence is in active voice when the subject is performing the action. This means the subject is the doer, making it clear who is responsible for the action, unlike passive voice where the subject receives the action.
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MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
In which scenario is passive voice more appropriate?
When you want to make the writing more engaging.
When clarity is needed in the sentence.
When the subject is the focus of the sentence.
When the doer is unknown or unimportant.
Answer explanation
Passive voice is appropriate when the doer is unknown or unimportant, allowing the focus to shift to the action or the recipient. It can also enhance engagement by creating a sense of mystery or emphasizing the result.
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MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following sentences is in active voice?
The teacher praised the students.
The students were praised by the teacher.
The ball was fetched by the dog.
The dog fetched the ball.
Answer explanation
Active voice sentences have the subject performing the action. 'The teacher praised the students' and 'The dog fetched the ball' both show the subjects (teacher, dog) doing the action directly, making them active voice.
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