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14,19,20 Active/Pass Lie Lay Affect Effect

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Choose the sentence in which the word in CAPS is used correctly.
a)
Where had Sue LAIN that book?
b)
She will LIE there all day and read.
c)
Where might I have LAIN my new ring?
d)
Bette was LAYING down after her long bike.
2.
Choose the sentence in which the word in CAPS is used correctly.
a)
My mother RAISES early every morning.
b)
Jamie ROSE the window shade.
c)
The kite ROSE quickly in the brisk April breeze.
d)
Will the price RAISE after the sale?
3.
Choose the sentence in which the word in CAPS is used correctly.
a)
The company ROSE their employees' salaries last month.
b)
Do not RAISE your voices in the museum.
c)
Tom's cake won't RAISE at that temperature.
d)
Kathy should have RISEN her hand in class.
4.
Choose the sentence in which the word in CAPS is used correctly.
a)
Mrs. Jennings was LYING down the book on the table.
b)
Please LIE that piece of plywood over there.
c)
The photographer LAID still, hoping the elk would come closer.
d)
I must have LAIN awake for six hours last night.
5.
Choose the sentence in which the word in CAPS is used correctly.
a)
People RAISED vegetables in their victory gardens during World War II.
b)
Cory RISED the heavy beam with a pulley.
c)
RISE your bat to shoulder height before you swing at the ball.
d)
The band ROSE their instruments and looked at the conductor.
6.

Which sentence contains a verb in the active voice?

a)

Tap dance lessons are being offered at the community center.

b)

The lessons are held on Monday and Wednesday afternoons.

c)

Mr. Jacobsen teaches the beginner and intermediate classes.

d)

His students are charged three dollars an hour.

7.

Which sentence contains a verb in the passive voice?

a)

Sonny and Gwen are doing the spring house cleaning.

b)

They cleaned both floors of the house this morning.

c)

All of the furniture has been dusted by Sonny.

d)

Gwen even shampooed the living room rug.

8.

Which sentence contains a verb in the active voice?

a)

Mr. Benson was awakened by a loud crash outside his window.

b)

The wind was very strong that night.

c)

A shutter had been blown from its fastenings by the wind.

d)

Luckily, nothing else was damaged.

9.

Which sentence contains a verb in the passive voice?

a)

Caroline was standing at the end of the diving board.

b)

Then she dove into the swimming pool.

c)

She was surprised by the cold temperature of the water.

d)

She quickly climbed out of the pool.

10.

Which sentence contains a verb in the active voice?

a)

Carlos and his older sister were taken on a tour of Brent College.

b)

Estella had applied for admission to the school before her visit.

c)

They were shown the library, gym, dormitories, and student center.

d)

Estella was given much useful information by their guide.

11.

Choose the sentence in which the word in CAPS is used correctly.

a)

Carl will never EXCEPT a favor.

b)

All the students ACCEPT Mandy were at the assembly.

c)

Miguel will ACCEPT the music prize from Mr. Johnson.

d)

Did the Merrimans EXCEPT the party invitation?

12.

Choose the sentence in which the word in CAPS is used correctly.

a)

The runners' speed will be AFFECTED by the muddy track.

b)

The rainy weather EFFECTED Sally's good mood.

c)

The committee will soon AFFECT a change in the rules.

d)

Will your travel plans be EFFECTED by this flat tire?

13.

Choose the sentence in which the word in CAPS is used correctly.

a)

I recognize every song on this record ACCEPT the last one.

b)

We hope Connie will EXCEPT the nomination.

c)

Ms. Pearl EXCEPTED my apology.

d)

Everyone will be there EXCEPT me.

14.

Choose the sentence in which the word in CAPS is used correctly.

a)

The new law will have no AFFECT on the judicial system.

b)

Did the music EFFECT your mood?

c)

The city council should EFFECT the new regulations on Friday.

d)

The medication will AFFECT a decrease in her temperature.

15.

Choose the sentence in which the word in CAPS is used correctly.

a)

Suzy must now EXCEPT the punishment.

b)

Will you EXCEPT Sadie's gift?

c)

ACCEPT for her last routine, the gymnast performed perfectly.

d)

All EXCEPT Henry were on his list of people to blame.