Select the correct word from the drop-down list. (1 point)
When the subject of the sentence performs the action, the sentence is in
_____. When the subject of the sentence receives the action, and
the person or thing doing the action follows the verb, the sentence is _____
in
active; passive
Select the correct word from the drop-down list. (1 point)
Sentences with ____ are wordier because they have an additional helping
verb and sometimes the word by. Sentences with
____ are more clear and
concise.
passive; active
When is it appropriate to use the passive voice? (1 point)
• 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 comes before the verb
O when the person or thing performing the action is a proper noun
when the person or thing performing the action is unimportant or unknown
Which sentence is written in the active voice? (1 point)
• The plans were made.
• The lunch was packed.
• Rebecca and Lauren went to the beach.
• Rebecca and Lauren were driven by their parents.
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)
O 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 doing the action (the Bluejays) comes before the verb (was won)
• Replace the word was with is.
• Add more details to the sentence.