Active Passive Voice

Identify the voice: 'The teacher explains the lesson.'

• Active

• Passive

• Neutral

• Indirect

What is the definition of passive voice?

• Passive voice is a grammatical structure where the subject of the sentence is acted upon by the verb.

• Passive voice is when the subject performs the action of the verb.

• Passive voice is a style of writing that emphasizes the subject's actions.

• Passive voice is a type of sentence that contains no verbs.

What is a key indicator of passive voice in a sentence?

• The use of a form of the verb 'to be' followed by a past participle.

• The use of active verbs that show direct action.

• The presence of adverbs modifying the verb.

• The use of the subjunctive mood in the sentence.

Provide an example of a sentence in passive voice that includes a time reference.

• The report was submitted last week.

• Last week, the committee approved the new policy.

• The manager will review the documents tomorrow.

• The team is preparing the presentation for next month.

Identify the voice: 'The cake was eaten by the children.'

• Active

• Passive

• Interrogative

• Imperative

Identify the voice: 'The dog chased the cat.'

• Active

• Passive

• Neutral

• Imperative

How can you determine if a sentence is in passive voice?

• Check if the subject is performing the action.

• Look for a direct object in the sentence.

• Check if the subject is receiving the action rather than performing it, often indicated by a form of 'to be' plus a past participle.

• Identify the verb tense used in the sentence.

What is the definition of active voice?

• Active voice is a grammatical structure where the subject of the sentence performs the action expressed by the verb.

• Active voice is when the subject receives the action of the verb.

• Active voice is a style of writing that emphasizes the use of adjectives.

• Active voice is a grammatical structure where the verb is in the past tense.

Identify the voice: 'The song was sung by the choir.'

• Active

• Passive

• Interrogative

• Imperative

Transform the sentence to active voice: 'The book was read by Mary.'

• Mary read the book.

• The book was read by Mary.

• Mary is reading the book.

• The book reads Mary.