Shift in Verb Voice

Choose which sentence has an incorrect verb shift.

• For his birthday, the office staff lifts Michael in his chair and almost drop him.

• Jim and Pam go to the grocery store to buy Kevin a present, but they forget to buy Michael a present.

• Michael requests a baloney, tomato, and ketchup sub for his birthday, but the office staff did not like it.

• Kevin finds out he does not have skin cancer, and the entire office is very excited for him.

Which sentence is an example of passive voice?

• Michael skated the best at the ice skating rink.

• Pam required Jim's help to balance on her ice skates.

• A fun time was not had by Kevin at the ice skating rink.

• Michael sees Carol at the ice skating rink.

Which is the best way to rewrite the sentence in active voice? "THE JOKES MADE BY MICHAEL SCOTT ARE NOT ALWAYS ENJOYED BY THE OFFICE STAFF."

• The jokes made by Michael Scott were not always enjoyed by the office staff.

• The office staff does not always enjoy the jokes made by Michael Scott.

• The jokes made by Michael Scott have not always enjoyed by the office staff.

• The jokes made by Michael Scott will not always be enjoyed by the office staff.

Choose which sentence has an incorrect verb shift.

• A) The teacher explains the lesson and then gave us homework.

• B) The students listen carefully and take notes during the lecture.

• C) She writes the report and submits it on time.

• D) He finishes his work and then relaxes for the evening.

Which sentence is an example of passive voice?

• A) The book was read by the entire class.

• B) The students read the book in class.

• C) The teacher assigns the book to the students.

• D) The class discusses the book in detail.

Identify the sentence with a shift in verb voice.

• A) The cake was baked by Sarah, and then she decorated it.

• B) The dog chased the cat, and the cat climbed the tree.

• C) The song was sung by the choir, and the audience applauded.

• D) The report was written by John, and he presented it to the team.

Which is the best way to rewrite the sentence in active voice? "THE LETTER WAS WRITTEN BY JANE."

• A) Jane writes the letter.

• B) Jane wrote the letter.

• C) The letter is written by Jane.

• D) The letter was being written by Jane.

Choose the sentence that correctly maintains verb voice consistency.

• A) The movie was watched by the group, and then they discuss it.

• B) The group watched the movie and then discussed it.

• C) The movie was watched by the group, and then it was discussed by them.

• D) The group watches the movie and then discussed it.

Which sentence contains a verb voice shift?

• A) The car was washed by Tom, and then he waxed it.

• B) The flowers were planted by Mary, and she waters them daily.

• C) The house was painted by the crew, and then they cleaned up.

• D) The essay was written by the student, and he submitted it on time.

Identify the sentence that uses passive voice.

• A) The homework was completed by the student.

• B) The student completed the homework.

• C) The teacher graded the homework.

• D) The student submitted the homework on time.