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- 1. Multiple ChoiceThe metal beams were eventually corroded by the saltwater.activepassive
- 2. Multiple ChoiceThe kangaroo carried her baby in her pouch.activepassive
- 3. Multiple ChoiceThe forest fire destroyed the whole suburb.activepassive
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following sentences is written in passive voice?Water should be drunk throughout the day as the best way to hydrate your body.Abe drinks water throughout the day because it is the best way to keep the body hydrated.Drinking water throughout the day is the best way to hydrate your body.You should drink water throughout the day as it is the best way to keep the body hydrated.
- 5. Multiple ChoiceIn 1543, a new theory was suggested by a Polish astronomer, Copernicus.ActivePassive
- 6. Multiple Choice
How many doors … yesterday?a) Had paintedb) Were paintedc) Are paintedd) Painted - 7. Multiple Choice
The pasta was made by Karen.
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- 8. Multiple ChoiceI gave him a book for his birthdayActive VoicePassive Voice
- 9. Multiple ChoiceThe thing doing the action is the subject of the sentence and the thing receiving the action is the objectActive VoicePassive Voice
- 10. Multiple ChoiceThe thing receiving the action is the subject of the sentence and the thing doing the action is optionally included near the end of the sentencePassive VoiceActive Voice
- 11. Multiple ChoiceThe windows have been cleanedPassive VoiceActive Voice
- 12. Multiple ChoiceThe subject of the sentence performs the action expressed in the verb.Active voicePassive
- 13. Multiple ChoiceHe was looked after by his grandmotherPassive VoiceActive Voice
- 14. Multiple ChoiceShe was sent a cheque for a thousand euros.Passive VoiceActive Voice
- 15. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following sentences is written in passive voice?The sets will have to be designed before they can be made.Kara designed the sets before the crew made them.A teacher designed the sets before the students made them.Before people could make the sets, someone designed them.
- 16. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the best way to change this sentence from passive voice to active voice?
The course was being failed by half the students near the end of the school year.The course, near the end of the school year, was by half the students being failed.Failing the course near the end of the school year were half the students.Half the students were failing the course near the end of the school year.Near the end of the school year, the course was being failed by half the students. - 17. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the best way to change this sentence from passive voice to active voice?
Denise was given a shot by the kind nurse at her second doctor's appointment.At her second doctor's appointment, Denise was given a shot by the kind nurse.Denise was given a shot at her second doctor's appointment by the kind nurse.At her second doctor's appointment, a shot was given to Denise by the kind nurse.The kind nurse gave Denise a shot at her second doctor's appointment. - 18. Multiple ChoiceWhich statement is written in passive voice?The wheat stalks stand high above the fence around Oak Ranch.The houses were built by the hardworking people of Habitat for Humanity.Emily left Argyle back in 1995 and moved to Austin.Josh practices every day after work by the playground near his house.
- 19. Multiple Choice
Our family plans to open presents Christmas Eve.
active
passive
- 20. Multiple Choice
Which of the following sentences is NOT written in active voice?
Many scientists are studying the Loch Ness monster in Scotland.
Experiments were conducted by scientists on Lake Winnipeg, Canada.
Scientists have questioned some reports about the monster.
- 21. Multiple Choice
My mother baked some chocolate chip cookies for our family.
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