Active and Passive Voice

Which sentence is in passive voice?

• The dog chased the cat.

• The cat was chased by the dog.

• The cat chases the dog.

• The dog is chasing the cat.

Answer explanation

The second sentence is in passive voice because the subject ('the cat') receives the action ('was chased').

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

Is this sentence in active voice or passive voice? The homework was completed by Sarah.

• active voice

• passive voice

Answer explanation

The sentence is in passive voice because the subject ('homework') receives the action ('was completed').

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

Complete the sentence: The cookies _____ by my brother.

• were baked

• baked

• bakes

• bake

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'were baked' because it fits the passive voice structure where 'cookies' receive the action.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1D

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Identify the sentence in active voice.

• The song was sung by the choir.

• The artist painted the mural.

• The cake was eaten by the children.

• The book was read by the teacher.

Answer explanation

The correct answer is in active voice because the subject ('artist') performs the action ('painted').

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

True or False: In a passive voice sentence, the subject performs the action.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

In passive voice, the subject receives the action rather than performing it.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

Complete the sentence: The movie _____ by millions of people worldwide.

• was seen

• sees

• seeing

• seen

Answer explanation

'Was seen' is the correct passive voice form indicating the movie received the action.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

Which word best completes this sentence using passive voice? The dinner _____ by the chef.

• was prepared

• preparing

• prepares

• prepare

Answer explanation

The phrase 'was prepared' is in passive voice, showing the dinner received the action.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

Choose the sentence that uses passive voice correctly.

• The car drives fast down the street.

• The project was completed on time by the team.

• The teacher explains the lesson.

• The kids play in the park.

Answer explanation

The correct sentence is in passive voice because the subject ('project') receives the action ('was completed').

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

Complete the sentence: The trophy _____ to the winning team.

• was awarded

• awards

• award

• awarding

Answer explanation

'Was awarded' is the passive voice form indicating the trophy received the action.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Complete the sentence: The story _____ by many readers.

• was enjoyed

• enjoys

• enjoy

• enjoying

Answer explanation

'Was enjoyed' is the correct passive voice form indicating the story received the action.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A