What is active voice? (1 point)
O a type of word that refers to physical or mental actions
a grammatical structure in which the subject performs the action named by the verb
• a grammatical structure that is used to describe events that are currently taking place
O a type of sentence that conveys strong emotion or excitement
a grammatical structure in which the subject performs the action named by the verb
What is passive voice? (1 point)
• a grammatical structure that is used to describe events that have already taken place
• a method of writing in which the actions are ascribed to the reader
• a type of sentence that requests information from the reader or listener
C a grammatical structure in which the subject receives the action named by the verb
a grammatical structure in which the subject receives the action named by the verb
Which sentence is in active voice? (1 point)
• All the pies were eaten at the contest.
The contest was held in a park near Jimmy's house.
• The pies were brought to the contest that morning.
Jimmy ate all the pies that were at the contest.
Jimmy ate all the pies that were at the contest.
Decide whether each describes a reason to use passive voice or active voice. (2 points)
passive voice active voice
to emphasize an action
to write clear, concise sentences
to tell about rules or laws
to explain an action when the subiect is unknown
to emphasize who is responsible for something
to avoid responsibility
passive voice:
- to emphasize an action
- to explain an action when the subject is unknown
- to emphasize who is responsible for something
- to avoid responsibility
active voice:
- to write clear, concise sentences
- to tell about rules or laws
Mistakes were made. We will do all we can to correct them.
How does the voice in these sentences compare?
(1 point)
O The first sentence uses active voice, and the second sentence uses passive voice
The first sentence uses passive voice and the second sentence uses active voice
Both sentences use passive voice.
Both sentences use active voice
The first sentence uses passive voice, and the second sentence uses active voice.
How is a verb in the conditional mood formed? (1 point)
using an auxilary verb paired with a main verb to describe what will happen as a result of a certain situation
using a subject paired with a verb to describe an action performed by the subject
using a verb to describe statements that the speaker assumes to be factually accurate
using a verb to describe an action that will be coiroleted in the future