Asked by Emma

Write the complete verb in each sentence. Label it active or passive.

1. It was propelled by six paddles on each side.

Each side was propelled by six paddles.
Passive?
Answered by t
Proppeled is the verb i think it is active i hope this helped!
By the way, I think it is active because you can be propelled
Answered by Ms. Sue
t didn't find the complete verb. What do you think the complete verb is, Emma?

This verb is NOT active, either.

Answered by Emma
The full verb is "was propelled"

Why wouldn't it be passive?
Answered by Ms. Sue
It's passive because the subject, "it," is not doing anything.

To make it active, you'd need to word the sentence like this:

Six paddles on each side propelled the boat.

Answered by Emma
Oh okay, thanks I get it now.
Answered by Ms. Sue
You're welcome. :-)
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