WorksheetsELA Active vs Passive Voice
Total questions: 39
Worksheet time: 46mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Who is the subject in this active voice sentence?: The students received a reward for their hard work.
a)
received
b)
the students
c)
hard work
2.
What is the verb in this active voice sentence?: Birds stole Hot Cheetos from the students at lunch.
a)
lunch
b)
Hot Cheetos
c)
stole
d)
at lunch
3.
Passive Voice
a)
The tone of the author
b)
When the subject does the action
c)
When the subject receives the action
d)
When there is a strong verb
4.
Active voice
a)
The tone of the author
b)
When the subject performs the action
c)
When the subject receives the action
d)
When there is a linking verb
5.
Decide what the recipient of the action is in this passive voice sentence: The answers were marked correct.
a)
marked
b)
the answers
c)
correct
6.
Terrifying zombies chased us down the road.
a)
Active
b)
Passive
7.
We were chased down the road.
a)
Active
b)
Passive
8.
Our house is zombie-proof and very safe!
a)
Passive
b)
Active
9.
The zombie apocalypse was caused by radiation.
a)
Passive
b)
Active
10.
Active or Passive Voice?
The bookcase was stained a dark walnut.
The bookcase was stained a dark walnut.
a)
Active
b)
Passive
11.
Active or Passive Voice?
The zookeeper loves the animals.
The zookeeper loves the animals.
a)
Active
b)
Passive
12.
Active or Passive Voice?
The judge took Tom's license.
The judge took Tom's license.
a)
Active
b)
Passive
13.
Active or Passive Voice?
The flowers were planted in March.
The flowers were planted in March.
a)
Active
b)
Passive
14.
Active or Passive Voice?
The dishes were washed by Jane.
The dishes were washed by Jane.
a)
Active
b)
Passive
15.
Active or Passive Voice?
After the game, we bought hamburgers for everyone.
After the game, we bought hamburgers for everyone.
a)
Active
b)
Passive
16.
Active or Passive Voice?
During the intermission, our band played several numbers.
During the intermission, our band played several numbers.
a)
Active
b)
Passive
17.
Active or Passive Voice?
My computer was read by Miss Jones.
My computer was read by Miss Jones.
a)
Active
b)
Passive
18.
Active or Passive Voice?
The money was found under the floor.
The money was found under the floor.
a)
Active
b)
Passive
19.
Active or Passive Voice?
Alice broke her pen.
Alice broke her pen.
a)
Active
b)
Passive
20.
Active or Passive Voice?
Ruth washed and ironed her blouse.
Ruth washed and ironed her blouse.
a)
Active
b)
Passive
21.
Active or Passive Voice?
My books were returned before class.
My books were returned before class.
a)
Active
b)
Passive
22.
Active or Passive Voice?
My window was broken by the storm.
My window was broken by the storm.
a)
Active
b)
Passive
23.
Active or Passive Voice?
Miniature elephants were collected by my sister.
Miniature elephants were collected by my sister.
a)
Active
b)
Passive
24.
Active or Passive Voice?
Nothing was accomplished by crying.
Nothing was accomplished by crying.
a)
Active
b)
Passive
25.
The magazine subscription was renewed.
a)
active
b)
passive
26.
Jane's mother rejected the idea to eat ice cream for dinner.
a)
active
b)
passi
27.
I painted the the garage door after it stopped raining.
a)
active
b)
passive
28.
Which sentence is written in passive voice?
a)
The basketball net was cut down by the winning team.
b)
A teacher designed the sets for the play.
c)
The other teachers helped to build the set.
d)
The winning basketball team celebrated ast McDonald's.
29.
Which sentence is written in active voice?
a)
The basketball net was cut down by the winning team
b)
The basketball team won the championship
c)
The trophies were handed out by the team’s coach
d)
The cheering of the crowd was heard by everyone.
30.
Which voice do you typically want to avoid?
a)
Active
b)
Passive
31.
Choose the active voice.
a)
The sandwich was eaten by me.
b)
I ate the sandwich.
32.
Active or Passive Voice?
The trees were stripped last month.
The trees were stripped last month.
a)
Active
b)
Passive
33.
Active or Passive Voice?
The janitor fixed the classroom door.
The janitor fixed the classroom door.
a)
Active
b)
Passive
34.
Active or Passive Voice?
The computers were shipped early in September.
The computers were shipped early in September.
a)
Active
b)
Passive
35.
Active or Passive Voice?
Mr. Smith took a photograph of me.
Mr. Smith took a photograph of me.
a)
Active
b)
Passive
36.
The money was stolen yesterday.
a)
Active Voice
b)
Passive Voice
37.
It was a tough job, but they finished it on time.
a)
Active Voice
b)
Passive Voice
38.
The rat was placed in a T-shaped maze.
a)
Active Voice
b)
Passive Voice
39.
The pasta was made by Karen.
a)
Passive
b)
Active
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