Active and Passive Voice Quiz
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11th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which sentence is in passive voice?
The journalist wrote a compelling article.
The editor rejected the story.
A compelling article was written by the journalist.
The readers praised the journalist’s work.
Answer explanation
The sentence 'A compelling article was written by the journalist.' is in passive voice because the subject (the article) receives the action rather than performing it, unlike the other sentences which are in active voice.
Tags
CCSS.L.2.1F
CCSS.L.8.1B
CCSS.L.8.1D
CCSS.L.8.3A
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Choose the sentence in active voice.
The award was presented to the mayor by the committee.
The committee presented the award to the mayor.
An award ceremony was held last Friday.
The mayor was congratulated by everyone.
Answer explanation
The correct choice is 'The committee presented the award to the mayor.' This sentence is in active voice because the subject (the committee) performs the action (presented) directly.
Tags
CCSS.L.2.1F
CCSS.L.8.1B
CCSS.L.8.1D
CCSS.L.8.3A
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which sentence is passive?
Police officers patrolled the streets during the protest.
The community discussed safety concerns at the meeting.
The streets were patrolled by police officers during the protest.
Protesters carried signs and chanted loudly.
Answer explanation
The sentence "The streets were patrolled by police officers during the protest" is passive because the subject (the streets) receives the action rather than performing it, which is characteristic of passive voice.
Tags
CCSS.L.2.1F
CCSS.L.8.1B
CCSS.L.8.1D
CCSS.L.8.3A
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Choose the active voice sentence.
The news report was broadcast by the anchor.
The news was watched by millions.
The anchor broadcast the news report.
A special segment was shown.
Answer explanation
The active voice sentence is 'The anchor broadcast the news report.' Here, the subject 'the anchor' performs the action of broadcasting, unlike the other options which are in passive voice.
Tags
CCSS.L.2.1F
CCSS.L.8.1B
CCSS.L.8.1D
CCSS.L.8.3A
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which sentence is passive?
The scientists published their findings in a journal.
They conducted several experiments.
The findings were published in a journal by the scientists.
The team discussed the results at the conference.
Answer explanation
The sentence 'The findings were published in a journal by the scientists.' is passive because the subject (the findings) receives the action rather than performing it, unlike the other active sentences.
Tags
CCSS.L.2.1F
CCSS.L.8.1B
CCSS.L.8.1D
CCSS.L.8.3A
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Choose the active voice sentence.
The hypothesis was tested by the researchers.
The researchers tested the hypothesis.
The conclusion was reached after several trials.
A lab report was submitted by the student.
Answer explanation
The correct choice, 'The researchers tested the hypothesis,' is in active voice because the subject (the researchers) performs the action (tested) directly on the object (the hypothesis). The other options are in passive voice.
Tags
CCSS.L.2.1F
CCSS.L.8.1B
CCSS.L.8.1D
CCSS.L.8.3A
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is in passive voice?
Researchers analyzed the data thoroughly.
The data was analyzed thoroughly by researchers.
The team discussed the errors in the report.
They revised the final draft.
Answer explanation
The correct choice, 'The data was analyzed thoroughly by researchers,' is in passive voice because the subject (the data) receives the action rather than performing it, unlike the other options where the subjects are active.
Tags
CCSS.L.2.1F
CCSS.L.8.1B
CCSS.L.8.1D
CCSS.L.8.3A
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