Active and Passive Voice Sentences

The chef prepares delicious meals every evening. What is the verb or verb phrase?

• The chef

• prepares

• delicious meals

• every evening

Answer explanation

The verb in the sentence is "prepares," which indicates the action the chef is performing. The other options are not verbs; they are either subjects or modifiers.

The chef prepares delicious meals every evening. Who/what is doing the action?

• The chef

• prepares

• delicious meals

• every evening

Answer explanation

The subject of the sentence is the doer of the action. In this case, 'The chef' is the one preparing the meals, making it the correct subject. The other options describe actions or objects, not the subject.

The chef prepares delicious meals every evening. Identify the voice of the sentence.

• Active

• Passive

Answer explanation

The sentence 'The chef prepares delicious meals every evening' is in active voice because the subject (the chef) performs the action (prepares) directly. In passive voice, the subject would receive the action instead.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

She completed the project before the deadline. What is the verb or verb phrase?

• She

• completed

• the project

• before the deadline

Answer explanation

The verb in the sentence is 'completed', which indicates the action taken by the subject 'She'. The other options do not represent actions.

She completed the project before the deadline. Who/what is doing the action?

• She

• completed

• project

• deadline

Answer explanation

The subject of the sentence is the doer of the action. In this case, 'She' is the one who completed the project, making 'She' the correct subject.

She completed the project before the deadline. The sentence is:

• Active

• Passive

Answer explanation

The sentence 'She completed the project before the deadline' is in active voice because the subject 'She' performs the action of completing the project, rather than receiving the action.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

The dog chased the squirrel across the yard. What is the verb or verb phrase?

• The dog

• chased

• the squirrel

• across the yard

Answer explanation

The verb in the sentence is 'chased', which describes the action performed by the subject, 'the dog'. The other options do not represent actions.

The dog chased the squirrel across the yard. Who/what is doing the action?

• The dog

• The squirrel

• The yard

• The chase

Answer explanation

The subject of the sentence is the doer of the action. In this case, 'The dog' is the one chasing the squirrel, making it the subject. The other options do not perform the action.

The dog chased the squirrel across the yard. Is the sentence active or passive?

• Active

• Passive

Answer explanation

The sentence "The dog chased the squirrel across the yard" is active because the subject (the dog) performs the action (chased) on the object (the squirrel). In passive voice, the subject would receive the action instead.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

The teacher explained the lesson clearly. What is the verb or verb phrase?

• explained

• teacher

• lesson

• clearly

Answer explanation

The verb in the sentence is "explained," which indicates the action performed by the subject (the teacher). The other options are not verbs; "teacher" is a noun, "lesson" is a noun, and "clearly" is an adverb.