When the subject of the sentence performs the action,
it is known as the active voice.
When the subject of the sentence receives the action, and the person or thing doing the action follows the verb, the sentence is in
the passive voice.
Sentences with
are wordier because they have an additional helping verb and sometimes the word by. Sentences with
are more clear and concise.
the active voice
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.
Sentences with the passive voice are wordier because they have an additional helping verb and sometimes the word "by". Sentences with the active voice are more clear and concise.
When is it appropriate to use the passive voice?(1 point)
Responses
when the person or thing performing the action is a proper noun
when the person or thing performing the action is a proper noun
when the person or thing performing the action comes before the verb
when the person or thing performing the action comes before the verb
It is never appropriate to use the passive voice.
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 is unimportant or unknown
It is appropriate to use the passive voice when the person or thing performing the action is unimportant or unknown.
Which sentence is written in the active voice?(1 point)
Responses
The lunch was packed.
The lunch was packed.
Rebecca and Lauren went to the beach.
Rebecca and Lauren went to the beach.
The plans were made.
The plans were made.
Rebecca and Lauren were driven by their parents.
Rebecca and Lauren were driven by their parents.