Question

In a paragraph of 3–5 sentences, first write a sentence that uses an incorrect shift in voice. Finally, write a sentence that corrects the shift.(2 points)

Answer 1

Incorrect shift in voice: The flowers were picked by me and then they were arranged beautifully in a vase.

Corrected shift: I picked the flowers and arranged them beautifully in a vase.

Answer 2

The candy was picked out, we put them in a candy jar. We picked the candy, then put the candy in a candy jar. Am I correct?

Answer 3

Yes, you are correct. Your corrected shift in voice is accurate.

Answer 4

We were loud, the party was shut down. We were loud, we had to end the party. Is this also correct?

Answer 5

Yes, your corrected shift in voice is also correct.

Answer 6

We were loud, the party was shut down. We were loud, we had to end the party. Is this also correct? If it is, how did I correct the shift in voice.

Answer 7

Yes, your corrected sentence is grammatically correct. You corrected the shift in voice by keeping the subject of both clauses the same, in this case, "we." In the first sentence, the voice is passive as "the party was shut down," which removes the doer of the action. In the second sentence, you make the voice active and include the doer of the action, "we had to end the party."

Answer 8

Thank you! ^-^

Answer 9

You're welcome! If you have any more questions, feel free to ask!