1. Select the correct word from the drop-down list. (1 point)%0D%0AWhen 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 ________.

2. Select the correct word from the drop-down list. (1 point)%0D%0ASentences with _________ are wordier because they have an additional helping verb and sometimes the word by. Sentences with _________ are more clear and concise.

3. When is it appropriate to use the passive voice?(1 point)%0D%0AResponses%0D%0A%0D%0Awhen the person or thing performing the action comes before the verb%0D%0Awhen the person or thing performing the action comes before the verb%0D%0A%0D%0AIt is never appropriate to use the passive voice. %0D%0AIt is never appropriate to use the passive voice. %0D%0A%0D%0Awhen the person or thing performing the action is unimportant or unknown%0D%0Awhen the person or thing performing the action is unimportant or unknown%0D%0A%0D%0Awhen the person or thing performing the action is a proper noun

4. Which sentence is written in the active voice?(1 point)%0D%0AResponses%0D%0A%0D%0AThe lunch was packed. %0D%0AThe lunch was packed. %0D%0A%0D%0ARebecca and Lauren were driven by their parents. %0D%0ARebecca and Lauren were driven by their parents. %0D%0A%0D%0AThe plans were made. %0D%0AThe plans were made. %0D%0A%0D%0ARebecca and Lauren went to the beach.

5. Use the sentence to answer the question.%0D%0A%0D%0AThe game was won by the Bluejays. %0D%0A%0D%0AHow would you change the sentence from passive voice to active voice?%0D%0A%0D%0A(1 point)%0D%0AResponses%0D%0A%0D%0ARevise it so the person or thing being acted upon (the game) comes after the verb (was won)%0D%0ARevise it so the person or thing being acted upon ( the game ) comes after the verb ( was won )%0D%0A%0D%0AReplace the word was with is.%0D%0AReplace the word was with is .%0D%0A%0D%0ARevise it so the person or thing doing the action (the Bluejays) comes before the verb (was won)%0D%0ARevise it so the person or thing doing the action ( the Bluejays ) comes before the verb ( was won )%0D%0A%0D%0AAdd more details to the sentence.

1 answer

Here are the answers to your questions based on the principles of grammar:

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. It is appropriate to use the passive voice when the person or thing performing the action is unimportant or unknown.

  4. Which sentence is written in the active voice?
    Rebecca and Lauren went to the beach.

  5. How would you change the sentence from passive voice to active voice?
    Revise it so the person or thing doing the action (the Bluejays) comes before the verb (was won).
    To fully rewrite it in active voice, it would be: "The Bluejays won the game."