Which of the following describes active voice?(1 point)
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voice of writing using the present tense
voice of writing using the present tense
voice used in writing in which the subject of a sentence does the action
voice used in writing in which the subject of a sentence does the action
voice of writing using the past tense
voice of writing using the past tense
voice used in writing in which the subject of the sentence receives the action
voice used in writing in which the subject of a sentence does the action
The correct response is: voice used in writing in which the subject of a sentence does the action.
The correct response is: voice used in writing in which the subject of a sentence does the action
To identify active voice, you need to determine the relationship between the subject and the action in a sentence. In active voice, the subject performs the action directly. For example, in the sentence "John throws the ball," the subject "John" performs the action of throwing the ball.
To differentiate between the given options, you can analyze the sentence structure to identify if the subject is the one performing the action. In this case, the option "voice used in writing in which the subject of a sentence does the action" accurately describes active voice.
Which option describes passive voice in a sentence?(1 point)
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The sentence uses past tense verbs.
The sentence uses past tense verbs.
The subject is acted upon by the verb.
The subject is acted upon by the verb.
The subject performs the action stated by the verb.
The subject performs the action stated by the verb.
The sentence uses present tense verbs.
The correct response is: The subject is acted upon by the verb.
Passive voice is used in writing when the subject of a sentence is being acted upon by the verb, rather than performing the action. In passive voice sentences, the object or receiver of the action becomes the subject of the sentence.
For example, in the sentence "The book was read by John," the subject "The book" is being acted upon by the verb "was read."
From the provided options, "The subject is acted upon by the verb" accurately describes passive voice.
Which sentence is written in the active voice?(1 point)
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Raisins are made from grapes.
Raisins are made from grapes.
The meal was being cooked when I arrived home.
The meal was being cooked when I arrived home.
Somebody painted a colorful mural on the classroom wall.
Somebody painted a colorful mural on the classroom wall.
The collaborative document is being shared with others.
The correct response is: Somebody painted a colorful mural on the classroom wall.
This sentence is written in the active voice because the subject "Somebody" performs the action of "painted" the mural. The subject is the one doing the action in the sentence.
Which option describes the purpose of using active voice?(1 point)
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to focus attention on the receiver of the action
to focus attention on the receiver of the action
to correct the error presented by passive voice
to correct the error presented by passive voice
to make writing stronger
to make writing stronger
to write in present tense
The correct response is: to make writing stronger.
Using active voice makes writing stronger because it provides clear and direct communication. It makes sentences more concise and easier to understand by putting the subject at the forefront and emphasizing the action being performed.
While active voice can also help focus attention on the receiver of the action and can sometimes be used to correct errors presented by passive voice, the primary purpose is to create strong and effective writing. Writing in the present tense is unrelated to the purpose of using active voice.
Which sentence is written in passive voice?(1 point)
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The quarterly ratings illustrate a boost in viewership.
The quarterly ratings illustrate a boost in viewership.
The veteran anchorman reported the nightly news.
The veteran anchorman reported the nightly news.
Late night comedy makes us laugh.
Late night comedy makes us laugh.
Local television stations are owned by larger news organizations.