Latin Passive Verbs Quiz

First person singular passive ending:

(a)  

Second person singular passive ending:

(a)  

Third person singular passive ending:

(a)  

First person plural passive ending:

(a)  

Second person plural ending:

(a)  

Third person plural passive ending:

(a)  

Which best describes active voice?

• In active voice, the action is performed by the object.
• In active voice, the subject receives the action.
• In active voice, the verb is always in the past tense.
• In active voice, the subject performs the action.

Which best describes passive voice?

• In passive voice, the subject receives the action.
• In passive voice, the verb is always in the past tense.
• Passive voice is when the action is done to the object.
• In passive voice, the subject performs the action.

Which best explains why someone would use passive voice?

• To emphasize the action or the recipient rather than the doer.
• To shorten sentences and reduce complexity.
• To make the writing sound more formal.
• To focus on the doer's identity rather than the action or the receiver of the action.

Translate: Qui laetus est, tempore longe vitare dicitur