Question

Select the TWO sentences from the PRACTICE PASSAGE written with verbs that function in the active voice.
Responses
A 1The Slinky toy was invented by Richard James in the early 1940s.1 The Slinky toy was invented by Richard James in the early 1940s.
B 2For decades, children were given Slinkies by their parents.2 For decades, children were given Slinkies by their parents.
C 3Still today, children spend hours playing with this precompressed helical spring.3 Still today, children spend hours playing with this precompressed helical spring.
D 4Tricks are performed by adults and children alike with this popular toy.4 Tricks are performed by adults and children alike with this popular toy.
E 5The Children’s Voice magazine even voted the Slinky the “Top Toy of 1968.”

Answer 1

The two sentences from the PRACTICE PASSAGE written with verbs that function in the active voice are:

C 3Still today, children spend hours playing with this precompressed helical spring.
E 5The Children’s Voice magazine even voted the Slinky the “Top Toy of 1968.”