What is active voice?(1 point) Responses a type of word that refers to physical or mental actions a type of word that refers to physical or mental actions a grammatical structure in which the subject performs the action named by the verb a grammatical structure in which the subject performs the action named by the verb a grammatical structure that is used to describe events that are currently taking place a grammatical structure that is used to describe events that are currently taking place a type of sentence that conveys strong emotion or excitement
a grammatical structure in which the subject performs the action named by the verb
What is passive voice?(1 point) Responses a type of sentence that requests information from the reader or listener a type of sentence that requests information from the reader or listener a method of writing in which the actions are ascribed to the reader a method of writing in which the actions are ascribed to the reader a grammatical structure that is used to describe events that have already taken place a grammatical structure that is used to describe events that have already taken place a grammatical structure in which the subject receives the action named by the verb
a grammatical structure in which the subject receives the action named by the verb
Which sentence is in active voice?(1 point) Responses The contest was held in a park near Jimmy’s house. The contest was held in a park near Jimmy’s house. The pies were brought to the contest that morning. The pies were brought to the contest that morning. All the pies were eaten at the contest. All the pies were eaten at the contest. Jimmy ate all the pies that were at the contest.
Jimmy ate all the pies that were at the contest.
Decide whether each describes a reason to use passive voice or active voice.(2 points) passive voice active voice to emphasize an action passive voice – to emphasize an action active voice – to emphasize an action to write clear, concise sentences passive voice – to write clear, concise sentences active voice – to write clear, concise sentences to tell about rules or laws passive voice – to tell about rules or laws active voice – to tell about rules or laws to explain an action when the subject is unknown passive voice – to explain an action when the subject is unknown active voice – to explain an action when the subject is unknown to emphasize who is responsible for something passive voice – to emphasize who is responsible for something active voice – to emphasize who is responsible for something to avoid responsibility passive voice – to avoid responsibility active voice – to avoid responsibility
to emphasize an action:
active voice - to emphasize an action
to write clear, concise sentences:
active voice - to write clear, concise sentences
to tell about rules or laws:
active voice - to tell about rules or laws
to explain an action when the subject is unknown:
passive voice - to explain an action when the subject is unknown
to emphasize who is responsible for something:
active voice - to emphasize who is responsible for something
to avoid responsibility:
passive voice - to avoid responsibility
Use the sentences to answer the question. Mistakes were made. We will do all we can to correct them. How does the voice in these sentences compare? (1 point) Responses The first sentence uses passive voice, and the second sentence uses active voice. The first sentence uses passive voice, and the second sentence uses active voice. The first sentence uses active voice, and the second sentence uses passive voice. The first sentence uses active voice, and the second sentence uses passive voice. Both sentences use passive voice. Both sentences use passive voice. Both sentences use active voice.
The first sentence uses passive voice, and the second sentence uses active voice.
The correct answer is: a grammatical structure in which the subject performs the action named by the verb.
To get this answer, you can break down the options and match them with the definitions:
1. A type of word that refers to physical or mental actions: This option refers to verbs, which are words that describe physical or mental actions. It doesn't accurately define active voice.
2. A grammatical structure in which the subject performs the action named by the verb: This option accurately defines active voice. In active voice, the subject of the sentence is the one performing the action described by the verb.
3. A grammatical structure that is used to describe events that are currently taking place: This definition actually refers to the present tense, not active voice. Active voice is independent of the tense being used in a sentence.
4. A type of sentence that conveys strong emotion or excitement: This definition is incorrect. It actually refers to an exclamatory sentence, which expresses strong emotions or excitement.
Therefore, the correct answer is option 2, which accurately defines active voice.