Which of the following describes active voice? (1 point)
O voice of writing using the past tense
• voice of writing using the present tense
• voice used in writing in which the subject of a sentence does the action
O voice used in writing in which the subject of the sentence receives the action
9 answers
• voice used in writing in which the subject of a sentence does the action
Which option describes passive voice in a sentence? (1 point)
RSE TOOLS
• The sentence uses present tense verbs.
O The sentence uses past tense verbs.
• The subject performs the action stated by the verb.
• The subject is acted upon by the verb.
RSE TOOLS
• The sentence uses present tense verbs.
O The sentence uses past tense verbs.
• The subject performs the action stated by the verb.
• The subject is acted upon by the verb.
• The subject is acted upon by the verb.
Which sentence is written in the active voice? (1 point)
• Somebody painted a colorful mural on the classroom wall.
O The meal was being cooked when I arrived home.
O The collaborative document is being shared with others.
O Raisins are made from grapes.
• Somebody painted a colorful mural on the classroom wall.
O The meal was being cooked when I arrived home.
O The collaborative document is being shared with others.
O Raisins are made from grapes.
• Somebody painted a colorful mural on the classroom wall.
Which option describes the purpose of using active voice? (1 point)
• to focus attention on the receiver of the action
DOLS
O to make writing stronger
• to write in present tense
O to correct the error presented by passive voice
• to focus attention on the receiver of the action
DOLS
O to make writing stronger
• to write in present tense
O to correct the error presented by passive voice
• to make writing stronger
Which sentence is written in passive voice? (1 point)
• The quarterly ratings illustrate a boost in viewership.
• The veteran anchorman reported the nightly news.
O Local television stations are owned by larger news organizations.
• Late night comedy makes us laugh.
• The quarterly ratings illustrate a boost in viewership.
• The veteran anchorman reported the nightly news.
O Local television stations are owned by larger news organizations.
• Late night comedy makes us laugh.
O Local television stations are owned by larger news organizations.