The correct response is:
a grammatical structure in which the subject performs the action named by the verb.
What is active voice?(1 point)
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a type of sentence that conveys strong emotion or excitement
a type of sentence that conveys strong emotion or excitement
a grammatical structure in which the subject performs the action named by the verb
a grammatical structure in which the subject performs the action named by the verb
a grammatical structure that is used to describe events that are currently taking place
a grammatical structure that is used to describe events that are currently taking place
a type of word that refers to physical or mental actions
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What is passive voice?(1 point)
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a grammatical structure that is used to describe events that have already taken place
a grammatical structure that is used to describe events that have already taken place
a method of writing in which the actions are ascribed to the reader
a method of writing in which the actions are ascribed to the reader
a type of sentence that requests information from the reader or listener
a type of sentence that requests information from the reader or listener
a grammatical structure in which the subject receives the action named by the verb
Responses
a grammatical structure that is used to describe events that have already taken place
a grammatical structure that is used to describe events that have already taken place
a method of writing in which the actions are ascribed to the reader
a method of writing in which the actions are ascribed to the reader
a type of sentence that requests information from the reader or listener
a type of sentence that requests information from the reader or listener
a grammatical structure in which the subject receives the action named by the verb
The correct response is:
a grammatical structure in which the subject receives the action named by the verb.
Which sentence is in active voice?(1 point)
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Jimmy ate all the pies that were at the contest.
Jimmy ate all the pies that were at the contest.
The pies were brought to the contest that morning.
The pies were brought to the contest that morning.
All the pies were eaten at the contest.
All the pies were eaten at the contest.
The contest was held in a park near Jimmy’s house.
Responses
Jimmy ate all the pies that were at the contest.
Jimmy ate all the pies that were at the contest.
The pies were brought to the contest that morning.
The pies were brought to the contest that morning.
All the pies were eaten at the contest.
All the pies were eaten at the contest.
The contest was held in a park near Jimmy’s house.
The correct response is:
Jimmy ate all the pies that were at the contest.
Decide whether each describes a reason to use passive voice or active voice.(2 points)
passive voice active voice
to emphasize an action
to write clear, concise sentences
to tell about rules or laws
to explain an action when the subject is unknown
to emphasize who is responsible for something
to avoid responsibility
passive voice active voice
to emphasize an action
to write clear, concise sentences
to tell about rules or laws
to explain an action when the subject is unknown
to emphasize who is responsible for something
to avoid responsibility
Here's the categorization of each reason:
Passive Voice:
- to emphasize an action
- to explain an action when the subject is unknown
- to avoid responsibility
Active Voice:
- to write clear, concise sentences
- to tell about rules or laws
- to emphasize who is responsible for something
Use the sentences to answer the question.
Mistakes were made. We will do all we can to correct them.
How does the voice in these sentences compare?
(1 point)
Responses
The first sentence uses passive voice, and the second sentence uses active voice.
The first sentence uses passive voice, and the second sentence uses active voice.
Both sentences use passive voice.
Both sentences use passive voice.
The first sentence uses active voice, and the second sentence uses passive voice.
The first sentence uses active voice, and the second sentence uses passive voice.
Both sentences use active voice.
Mistakes were made. We will do all we can to correct them.
How does the voice in these sentences compare?
(1 point)
Responses
The first sentence uses passive voice, and the second sentence uses active voice.
The first sentence uses passive voice, and the second sentence uses active voice.
Both sentences use passive voice.
Both sentences use passive voice.
The first sentence uses active voice, and the second sentence uses passive voice.
The first sentence uses active voice, and the second sentence uses passive voice.
Both sentences use active voice.
The correct response is:
The first sentence uses passive voice, and the second sentence uses active voice.
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