When is it appropriate to use the passive voice?(1 point)
Responses
when the person or thing performing the action is a proper noun
when the person or thing performing the action is a proper noun
It is never appropriate to use the passive voice.
It is never appropriate to use the passive voice.
when the person or thing performing the action is unimportant or unknown
when the person or thing performing the action is unimportant or unknown
when the person or thing performing the action comes before the verb
when the person or thing performing the action comes before the verb
Which sentence is written in the active voice?(1 point)
Responses
Rebecca and Lauren were driven by their parents.
Rebecca and Lauren were driven by their parents.
The plans were made.
The plans were made.
The lunch was packed.
The lunch was packed.
Rebecca and Lauren went to the beach.
Rebecca and Lauren went to the beach.
Use the sentence to answer the question.
The game was won by the Bluejays.
How would you change the sentence from passive voice to active voice?
(1 point)
Responses
Replace the word was with is.
Replace the word was with is .
Revise it so the person or thing being acted upon (the game) comes after the verb (was won)
Revise it so the person or thing being acted upon ( the game ) comes after the verb ( was won )
Add more details to the sentence.
Add more details to the sentence.
Revise it so the person or thing doing the action (the Bluejays) comes before the verb (was won)
Revise it so the person or thing doing the action (the Bluejays) comes before the verb (was won)
when the person or thing performing the action comes before the verb
The most appropriate answer is: when the person or thing performing the action is unimportant or unknown.
To identify when it is appropriate to use the passive voice, you should consider the importance or awareness of the subject performing the action. The passive voice is used when the focus is on the action itself rather than the person or thing performing it. It is especially useful when the subject is unimportant or unknown.
In contrast, if the person or thing performing the action is known, important, or needs to be emphasized, it is better to use the active voice. The active voice places the subject before the verb and clearly identifies who or what is performing the action.