When the subject of the sentence performs the action, the sentence is in ____ . When the subject of the sentence receives the action, and the person or thing doing the action follows the verb, the sentence is in ____ .
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active voice
postive
voice
When the subject of the sentence performs the action, the sentence is in ____ . When the subject of the sentence receives the action, and the person or thing doing the action follows the verb, the sentence is in ____ .
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active voice
postive voice
The correct answer is:
- When the subject of the sentence performs the action, the sentence is in 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 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.
passive voice
active voice
The correct answer is:
- Sentences with passive voice are wordier because they have an additional helping verb and sometimes the word "by".
- Sentences with active voice are more clear and concise.
When is it appropriate to use the passive voice?(1 point)
Responses
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 a proper noun
when the person or thing performing the action is a proper noun
when the person or thing performing the action is unimportant or unknown
when the person or thing performing the action is unimportant or unknown
when the person or thing performing the action comes before the verb
The correct answer is:
- When the person or thing performing the action is unimportant or unknown.
Which sentence is written in the active voice?(1 point)
Responses
Rebecca and Lauren went to the beach.
Rebecca and Lauren went to the beach.
The lunch was packed.
The lunch was packed.
The plans were made.
The plans were made.
Rebecca and Lauren were driven by their parents.
The sentence "Rebecca and Lauren went to the beach" is written in the active voice.
The game was won by the Bluejays.
How would you change the sentence from passive voice to active voice?
(1 point)
Responses
Revise it so the person or thing doing the action (the Bluejays) comes before the verb (was won)
Revise it so the person or thing doing the action ( the Bluejays ) comes before the verb ( was won )
Replace the word was with is.
Replace the word was with is .
Revise it so the person or thing being acted upon (the game) comes after the verb (was won)
Revise it so the person or thing being acted upon ( the game ) comes after the verb ( was won )
Add more details to the sentence.
Add more details to the sentence.