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Active and Passive Voice

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

My mother baked some chocolate chip cookies for our family.

a)

active

b)

passive

2.

A touchdown was scored by the Cowboys, and there was much crying done by the Patriots.

a)

active

b)

passive

3.

Our family plans to open presents Christmas Eve.

a)

active

b)

passive

4.

Which of the following sentences is NOT written in active voice?

a)

Many scientists are studying the Loch Ness monster in Scotland.

b)

Experiments were conducted by scientists on Lake Winnipeg, Canada.

c)

Scientists have questioned some reports about the monster.

5.

We each purchased several new outfits for winter.

a)

active

b)

passive

6.

Rudolph was called names by some of the other reindeer.

a)

active

b)

passive

7.

How could I write the following sentence in active voice?

The homework was completed by Matt.

a)

Matt has completed the homework.

b)

The homework belongs to Matt.

c)

It is already in active voice.

8.

Which of the following sentences is written in the passive voice?

a)

Mom is fixing dinner right now.

b)

Paul made that model airplane.

c)

A grand slam home run was hit by the catcher.

9.

Which of the following is written in the active voice?

a)

This sweater was knitted for me by my favorite aunt.

b)

Jason was asked by his mother to answer the phone.

c)

Alice left a message for her friend.

10.

A solar eclipse was predicted by Thales of Miletus in 585 B.C.

a)

Active

b)

Passive

11.

In the event of an apocalypse, survivors must make their way to the nearest structure.

a)

active voice

b)

passive voice

12.

The doors of the building must be locked by the unifested.

a)

active voice

b)

passive voice

13.

Preparations for this event have been made by numerous members of society.

a)

active voice

b)

passive voice

14.

Many people believe that a zombie apocalypse is really going to happen.

a)

active voice

b)

passive voice

15.

When the zombies come after you, you better run!

a)

active voice

b)

passive voice