Active and Passive Voice
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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.RI.8.10
CCSS.RL.6.10
CCSS.RL.7.10
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
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