When the subject of the sentence performs the action, the sentence is in active voice. When the subject of the sentence receives the action, and the person or thing doing the action follows the verb, the sentence is in passive voice.
When the subject of the sentence performs the action, the sentence is in _________
. When the subject of the sentence receives the action, and the person or thing doing the action follows the verb, the sentence is in ________
options for blanks are passive or active voice
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Sentences with _________
are wordier because they have an additional helping verb and sometimes the word by. Sentences with __________
are more clear and concise
passive or active voice
are wordier because they have an additional helping verb and sometimes the word by. Sentences with __________
are more clear and concise
passive or active voice
Sentences with passive voice are wordier because they have an additional helping verb and sometimes the word "by." Sentences with active voice are more clear and concise.
When is it appropriate to use the passive voice?(1 point)
Responses
when the person or thing performing the action is a proper noun
when the person or thing performing the action is a proper noun
when the person or thing performing the action comes before the verb
when the person or thing performing the action comes before the verb
It is never appropriate to use the passive voice.
It is never appropriate to use the passive voice.
when the person or thing performing the action is unimportant or unknown
Responses
when the person or thing performing the action is a proper noun
when the person or thing performing the action is a proper noun
when the person or thing performing the action comes before the verb
when the person or thing performing the action comes before the verb
It is never appropriate to use the passive voice.
It is never appropriate to use the passive voice.
when the person or thing performing the action is unimportant or unknown
The appropriate response is: when the person or thing performing the action is unimportant or unknown.
Which sentence is written in the active voice?(1 point)
Responses
Rebecca and Lauren went to the beach.
Rebecca and Lauren went to the beach.
The lunch was packed.
The lunch was packed.
The plans were made.
The plans were made.
Rebecca and Lauren were driven by their parents.
Responses
Rebecca and Lauren went to the beach.
Rebecca and Lauren went to the beach.
The lunch was packed.
The lunch was packed.
The plans were made.
The plans were made.
Rebecca and Lauren were driven by their parents.
The sentence written in the active voice is: Rebecca and Lauren went to the beach.
The game was won by the Bluejays.
How would you change the sentence from passive voice to active voice?
(1 point)
Responses
Add more details to the sentence.
Add more details to the sentence.
Revise it so the person or thing doing the action (the Bluejays) comes before the verb (was won)
Revise it so the person or thing doing the action ( the Bluejays ) comes before the verb ( was won )
Revise it so the person or thing being acted upon (the game) comes after the verb (was won)
Revise it so the person or thing being acted upon ( the game ) comes after the verb ( was won )
Replace the word was with is.
Replace the word was with is .
How would you change the sentence from passive voice to active voice?
(1 point)
Responses
Add more details to the sentence.
Add more details to the sentence.
Revise it so the person or thing doing the action (the Bluejays) comes before the verb (was won)
Revise it so the person or thing doing the action ( the Bluejays ) comes before the verb ( was won )
Revise it so the person or thing being acted upon (the game) comes after the verb (was won)
Revise it so the person or thing being acted upon ( the game ) comes after the verb ( was won )
Replace the word was with is.
Replace the word was with is .
The correct response is: Revise it so the person or thing doing the action (the Bluejays) comes before the verb (was won).
The revised active voice sentence would be: The Bluejays won the game.
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