Question 11
Which sentence contains a shift in subject and voice?
We drove around the block in Billy's car for a few minutes, and then we discover the flat tire.
Everyone should report to your building by 7:00 a.m.
Each visitor to the museum should pick up their visitor pass at the head office.
The baseball was thrown far and wide, so the pitcher ruined his average.
Question 12
Which sentence contains a shift in subject and voice?
When an employee is treated with respect, they are more motivated to do a good job.
Most people expect major improvements in the future, but some hardships are also anticipated.
The dog walked to the tree; then he barks and lies down next to his house.
I enjoy reading financial forecasts of the future, but you wonder which will turn out to be correct.
Question 13
Which sentence contains a shift in subject and voice?
If a student does not understand the assignment, they should consult the textbook.
The lake contained garbage that flows through the storm drains.
His book was returned to the bin, and then Johnny carried the other books home.
He couldn't refuse when offered another helping of dessert; sometimes you just can't resist!
Question 14
Which sentence contains a shift in subject and voice?
The team won the game, and the victory was celebrated till morning.
Susan told the children they would not receive the gifts unless they complete all of their tasks.
When an athlete does not practice, they cannot expect to excel.
When the students want to raise their grades, you usually study more.
15.Question 15
Which sentence contains a shift in subject and voice?
Each person should bring a gift, or they will not be admitted to the festival.
We used to have a problem with the dogs; now you can't hear them bark at all.
The student's computer program crashed, and future crashes were anticipated.
She makes a pot of coffee and then went into the next room.
my answers
11.The baseball was thrown far and wide, so the pitcher ruined his average.
12.Most people expect major improvements in the future, but some hardships are also anticipated.
13.The lake contained garbage that flows through the storm drains
14.The team won the game, and the victory was celebrated till morning
15.The student's computer program crashed, and future crashes were anticipated.
11, 12, 14, and 15 are correct.
Re-think #13.
answer to 13
He couldn't refuse when offered another helping of dessert; sometimes you just can't resist!
No -- remember to consider the SUBJECT and the VOICE of the verbs (voice refers to active or passive).
John hit the baseball. (The verb "hit" is active because the subject did that action.)
The baseball was hit by John. (The verb "was hit" is passive because the subject did not do that action; John did, but in this sentence, John is not the subject.)
13.His book was returned to the bin, and then Johnny carried the other books home.
Correct. Can you explain why?
because the subject was the book but shifted to John who is now doing the action.
To determine which sentence contains a shift in subject and voice, we need to look for a change in subject or a change in the voice of the sentence.
11. "The baseball was thrown far and wide, so the pitcher ruined his average." This sentence does not have a shift in subject or voice. The subject is "the baseball" and the sentence is in the active voice.
12. "Most people expect major improvements in the future, but some hardships are also anticipated." This sentence does not have a shift in subject or voice. The subject is "most people" and the sentence is in the active voice.
13. "The lake contained garbage that flows through the storm drains." This sentence does not have a shift in subject or voice. The subject is "the lake" and the sentence is in the active voice.
14. "The team won the game, and the victory was celebrated till morning." This sentence does not have a shift in subject or voice. The subject is "the team" and the sentence is in the passive voice.
15. "The student's computer program crashed, and future crashes were anticipated." This sentence does have a shift in subject and voice. The subject changes from "the student's computer program" to "future crashes", and the voice changes from active ("crashed") to passive ("were anticipated").