Question
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?
1. It was propelled by six paddles on each side.
Each side was propelled by six paddles.
Passive?
Answers
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
By the way, I think it is active because you can be propelled
Ms. Sue
t didn't find the complete verb. What do you think the complete verb is, Emma?
This verb is NOT active, either.
This verb is NOT active, either.
Emma
The full verb is "was propelled"
Why wouldn't it be passive?
Why wouldn't it be passive?
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.
To make it active, you'd need to word the sentence like this:
Six paddles on each side propelled the boat.
Emma
Oh okay, thanks I get it now.
Ms. Sue
You're welcome. :-)