Which of the following describes active voice?(1 point)
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voice used in writing in which the subject of the sentence receives the action
voice used in writing in which the subject of the sentence receives the action
voice of writing using the past tense
voice of writing using the past tense
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 used in writing in which the subject of a sentence does the action
Which option describes passive voice in a sentence?(1 point)
Responses
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 sentence uses present tense verbs.
The sentence uses present tense verbs.
The subject performs the action stated by the verb.
The subject is acted upon by the verb.
Which sentence is written in the active voice?(1 point)
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Somebody painted a colorful mural on the classroom wall.
Somebody painted a colorful mural on the classroom wall.
The meal was being cooked when I arrived home.
The meal was being cooked when I arrived home.
The collaborative document is being shared with others.
The collaborative document is being shared with others.
Raisins are made from grapes.
Somebody painted a colorful mural on the classroom wall.
Identifying Passive and Active Voice Quick Check
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Question
Which option describes the purpose of using active voice?(1 point)
Responses
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
to write in present tense
to focus attention on the receiver of the action
to make writing stronger
Identifying Passive and Active Voice Quick Check
5 of 55 of 5 Items
Question
Which sentence is written in passive voice?(1 point)
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Local television stations are owned by larger news organizations.
Local television stations are owned by larger news organizations.
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.
The quarterly ratings illustrate a boost in viewership.
The quarterly ratings illustrate a boost in viewership.
Local television stations are owned by larger news organizations.
Which two groups of elements in the periodic table are the most reactive?(1 point)
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alkali metals and halogens
alkali metals and halogens
noble gases and alkali metals
noble gases and alkali metals
halogens and noble gases
halogens and noble gases
alkaline earth metals and halogens