Active vs. Passive Voice Quiz

Which sentence is written in active voice?

• The ball was thrown by John.

• The cookies were baked by my grandmother.

• The dog chased the cat.

• The house was painted by professionals.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

Identify the passive voice sentence

• The chef prepares delicious meals.

• Students complete their homework.

• The test was taken by the class.

• The wind blows the leaves.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

Which sentence shows active voice?

• The painting was created by Vincent van Gogh.

• Sarah writes beautiful poetry.

• The car was washed by Tom.

• The message was delivered by courier.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

Select the passive voice construction:

• The teacher grades papers.

• The cat catches mice.

• The book was written by Mark Twain.

• They sing songs.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

Which sentence demonstrates active voice?

• The window was broken by the storm.

• The movie was watched by everyone.

• The team won the championship.

• The cake was eaten by the children.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

Identify the active voice sentence:

• The letter was mailed by the secretary.

• The garden was tended by my mother.

• The scientist conducts experiments.

• The floor was swept by the janitor.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

Which sentence uses passive voice?

• The boy rides his bicycle.

• The award was received by Jennifer.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

Select the active voice sentence:

• The game was played by the team.

• The audience applauds the performance.

• The essay was written by Jane.

• The house was built by contractors.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

Which sentence is in passive voice?

• The storm damages buildings.

• The cat sleeps on the windowsill.

• The paper was graded by the teacher.

• The children play in the park.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

Identify the active voice construction:

• The poem was recited by the student.

• The mechanic fixes cars.

• The dinner was prepared by mom.

• The message was sent by email.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A