Three quick questions I need help with-
Choose the sentence that contains a verb in the passive voice:
[1.] A. Thousands of people visit Alaska every summer
B. Mount Denali is the sight that everyone hopes to see
C. The magnificent mountain is often hidden by clouds
D. Many visitors never get a glimpse of the famous peak.
D?
[2.] A. Alaska has been made famous by its many sites of natural beauty.
B. Wild salmon leap in the clear, cold rivers of its wilderness.
C. Whales laze and play in the salt waters of its coast.
D. Rough country lures adventurers who long for a simpler time.
A?
[3.] A. Away from the constant interruptions of modern life, camping families find each other.
B. When they share the hardship of a cold night, they learn about one another.
C. Minor disagreements are made even smaller in the great outdoors.
D. Take a tip from the campers and rough it!
Not sure about this one
Thanks
-MC
The first one is wrong. The second is correct.
Check this site.
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/handouts/grammar/g_actpass.html
Sure! Let's go through each question one by one:
[1.] Choose the sentence that contains a verb in the passive voice:
Active voice refers to a sentence where the subject performs the action expressed by the verb, while passive voice refers to a sentence where the subject receives the action. To identify a sentence in the passive voice, look for forms of the verb "to be" followed by the past participle of another verb.
Let's examine the options:
A. Thousands of people visit Alaska every summer.
B. Mount Denali is the sight that everyone hopes to see.
C. The magnificent mountain is often hidden by clouds.
D. Many visitors never get a glimpse of the famous peak.
The sentence in the passive voice is:
B. Mount Denali is the sight that everyone hopes to see.
In this sentence, "is" (a form of the verb "to be") is followed by the past participle "seen," making it passive.
So, the answer is B.
[2.] Choose the sentence that contains a verb in the passive voice:
Let's apply the same approach to the second question:
A. Alaska has been made famous by its many sites of natural beauty.
B. Wild salmon leap in the clear, cold rivers of its wilderness.
C. Whales laze and play in the salt waters of its coast.
D. Rough country lures adventurers who long for a simpler time.
The sentence in the passive voice is:
A. Alaska has been made famous by its many sites of natural beauty.
In this sentence, "has been made" (a form of the verb "to be" followed by the past participle "made") is passive.
So, the answer is A.
[3.] Choose the sentence that contains a verb in the passive voice:
Let's analyze the last question:
A. Away from the constant interruptions of modern life, camping families find each other.
B. When they share the hardship of a cold night, they learn about one another.
C. Minor disagreements are made even smaller in the great outdoors.
D. Take a tip from the campers and rough it!
The sentence in the passive voice is:
C. Minor disagreements are made even smaller in the great outdoors.
In this sentence, "are made" (a form of the verb "to be" followed by the past participle "made") is passive.
So, the answer is C.
I hope this helps! If you have any further questions, feel free to ask.