Question
's How We Speak
It's How We Speak
(1) William Shakespeare’s writing was specific and unique. (2) Some of Shakespeare’s lines are common phrases that are used by people, both young and old, today.
(3) For example, the common start to any children’s joke, “Knock, knock! Who’s there?” is a quote taken from Shakespeare's tragedy, Macbeth. (4) Have you heard the phrase, “wear my heart upon my sleeve?” (5) If so, then you know a line from the play, Othello. (6) Shakespeare also crafted phrases, such as “wild-goose chase.” (7) Certainly, Shakespeare’s influence has affected the way we express ourselves and describe the world around them.
(8) There is no doubt that Shakespeare had a way with words. (9) His lines are knowingly, and often unknowingly, quoted from the 37 plays and 154 sonnets he penned throughout his career. (10) He even coined specific words such as “gossip” in A Midsummer Night’s Dream. (11) Surely, Shakespeare will forever, whether we like it or not, be remembered for the impact he left on the English language—by those who realize who they’re quoting.
Multiple Choice Question
Which version of sentence 2 (reproduced below) most effectively uses passive voice?
Some of Shakespeare’s lines are common phrases that are used by people, both young and old, today.
A.
NO CHANGE
B.
Some of the lines written by Shakespeare are still being used as common phrases.
C.
Some of Shakespeare’s lines are still in use as common phrases.
D.
Some of the common phrases that are used by young and old people are lines written by Shakespeare.'s How We Speak
It's How We Speak
(1) William Shakespeare’s writing was specific and unique. (2) Some of Shakespeare’s lines are common phrases that are used by people, both young and old, today.
(3) For example, the common start to any children’s joke, “Knock, knock! Who’s there?” is a quote taken from Shakespeare's tragedy, Macbeth. (4) Have you heard the phrase, “wear my heart upon my sleeve?” (5) If so, then you know a line from the play, Othello. (6) Shakespeare also crafted phrases, such as “wild-goose chase.” (7) Certainly, Shakespeare’s influence has affected the way we express ourselves and describe the world around them.
(8) There is no doubt that Shakespeare had a way with words. (9) His lines are knowingly, and often unknowingly, quoted from the 37 plays and 154 sonnets he penned throughout his career. (10) He even coined specific words such as “gossip” in A Midsummer Night’s Dream. (11) Surely, Shakespeare will forever, whether we like it or not, be remembered for the impact he left on the English language—by those who realize who they’re quoting.
Multiple Choice Question
Which version of sentence 2 (reproduced below) most effectively uses passive voice?
Some of Shakespeare’s lines are common phrases that are used by people, both young and old, today.
A.
NO CHANGE
B.
Some of the lines written by Shakespeare are still being used as common phrases.
C.
Some of Shakespeare’s lines are still in use as common phrases.
D.
Some of the common phrases that are used by young and old people are lines written by Shakespeare.
It's How We Speak
(1) William Shakespeare’s writing was specific and unique. (2) Some of Shakespeare’s lines are common phrases that are used by people, both young and old, today.
(3) For example, the common start to any children’s joke, “Knock, knock! Who’s there?” is a quote taken from Shakespeare's tragedy, Macbeth. (4) Have you heard the phrase, “wear my heart upon my sleeve?” (5) If so, then you know a line from the play, Othello. (6) Shakespeare also crafted phrases, such as “wild-goose chase.” (7) Certainly, Shakespeare’s influence has affected the way we express ourselves and describe the world around them.
(8) There is no doubt that Shakespeare had a way with words. (9) His lines are knowingly, and often unknowingly, quoted from the 37 plays and 154 sonnets he penned throughout his career. (10) He even coined specific words such as “gossip” in A Midsummer Night’s Dream. (11) Surely, Shakespeare will forever, whether we like it or not, be remembered for the impact he left on the English language—by those who realize who they’re quoting.
Multiple Choice Question
Which version of sentence 2 (reproduced below) most effectively uses passive voice?
Some of Shakespeare’s lines are common phrases that are used by people, both young and old, today.
A.
NO CHANGE
B.
Some of the lines written by Shakespeare are still being used as common phrases.
C.
Some of Shakespeare’s lines are still in use as common phrases.
D.
Some of the common phrases that are used by young and old people are lines written by Shakespeare.'s How We Speak
It's How We Speak
(1) William Shakespeare’s writing was specific and unique. (2) Some of Shakespeare’s lines are common phrases that are used by people, both young and old, today.
(3) For example, the common start to any children’s joke, “Knock, knock! Who’s there?” is a quote taken from Shakespeare's tragedy, Macbeth. (4) Have you heard the phrase, “wear my heart upon my sleeve?” (5) If so, then you know a line from the play, Othello. (6) Shakespeare also crafted phrases, such as “wild-goose chase.” (7) Certainly, Shakespeare’s influence has affected the way we express ourselves and describe the world around them.
(8) There is no doubt that Shakespeare had a way with words. (9) His lines are knowingly, and often unknowingly, quoted from the 37 plays and 154 sonnets he penned throughout his career. (10) He even coined specific words such as “gossip” in A Midsummer Night’s Dream. (11) Surely, Shakespeare will forever, whether we like it or not, be remembered for the impact he left on the English language—by those who realize who they’re quoting.
Multiple Choice Question
Which version of sentence 2 (reproduced below) most effectively uses passive voice?
Some of Shakespeare’s lines are common phrases that are used by people, both young and old, today.
A.
NO CHANGE
B.
Some of the lines written by Shakespeare are still being used as common phrases.
C.
Some of Shakespeare’s lines are still in use as common phrases.
D.
Some of the common phrases that are used by young and old people are lines written by Shakespeare.
Answers
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The version of sentence 2 that most effectively uses passive voice is:
**B. Some of the lines written by Shakespeare are still being used as common phrases.**
This option employs passive construction by focusing on the lines themselves and the action of being used, rather than who is using them.
**B. Some of the lines written by Shakespeare are still being used as common phrases.**
This option employs passive construction by focusing on the lines themselves and the action of being used, rather than who is using them.