Verb Voices Flashcard

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What is a verb?

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A verb is a word that describes an action, occurrence, or state of being.

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What is the difference between active and passive voice?

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In active voice, the subject performs the action (e.g., 'The teacher teaches the lesson'). In passive voice, the subject receives the action (e.g., 'The lesson is taught by the teacher').

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Identify the verb in the sentence: 'The horse was fed oats.'

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The verb is 'was fed'.

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What is a passive verb form?

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A passive verb form is constructed using a form of 'to be' plus the past participle of the main verb (e.g., 'was fed', 'is taught').

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Identify the verb in the sentence: 'The game had been won by the Cats.'

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The verb is 'had been won'.

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What does it mean if a sentence is in passive voice?

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It means that the subject of the sentence is acted upon rather than performing the action.

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Identify the verb in the sentence: 'The soda was spilled, making the floor sticky!'

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The verb is 'was spilled'.

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What is the role of the subject in an active voice sentence?

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The subject performs the action of the verb.

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Identify the verb in the sentence: 'Because of the hot weather, the teachers passed out water bottles.'

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The verb is 'passed'.

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What is the structure of a passive voice sentence?

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A passive voice sentence typically follows the structure: subject + form of 'to be' + past participle + (by + agent).