Which of the following describes active voice? (1 point)
O voice of writing using the past tense
• voice of writing using the present tense
• voice used in writing in which the subject of a sentence does the action
O 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
Which option describes passive voice in a sentence? (1 point)
RSE TOOLS
• The sentence uses present tense verbs.
O The sentence uses past tense verbs.
• The subject performs the action stated by the verb.
• The subject is acted upon by the verb.
• The subject is acted upon by the verb.
Which sentence is written in the active voice? (1 point)
• Somebody painted a colorful mural on the classroom wall.
O The meal was being cooked when I arrived home.
O The collaborative document is being shared with others.
O Raisins are made from grapes.
• Somebody painted a colorful mural on the classroom wall.
Which option describes the purpose of using active voice? (1 point)
• to focus attention on the receiver of the action
DOLS
O to make writing stronger
• to write in present tense
O to correct the error presented by passive voice
• to make writing stronger
Which sentence is written in passive voice? (1 point)
• The quarterly ratings illustrate a boost in viewership.
• The veteran anchorman reported the nightly news.
O Local television stations are owned by larger news organizations.
• Late night comedy makes us laugh.
O Local television stations are owned by larger news organizations.
The correct answer is: "Voice used in writing in which the subject of a sentence does the action."
To understand the concept of active voice, it is important to have a basic understanding of sentence structure. A sentence typically consists of a subject, a verb, and an object. The subject is the entity performing the action, the verb is the action itself, and the object is the entity being acted upon.
In active voice, the subject of the sentence is performing the action. This means that the subject is actively doing something. For example, in the sentence "The dog chased the ball," the subject (dog) is performing the action (chased) on the object (ball). This sentence is written in active voice because the subject (dog) is the one doing the action of chasing.
On the other hand, passive voice is a voice used in writing where the subject of the sentence receives the action. This means that the subject is being acted upon or is passive. For example, in the sentence "The ball was chased by the dog," the subject (ball) is receiving the action (was chased) and the subject (dog) is not actively doing the chasing. This sentence is written in passive voice because the subject (ball) is receiving the action of being chased.
In summary, active voice is used in writing when the subject of a sentence is actively performing the action, whereas passive voice is used when the subject is receiving the action.