Active Paragraph Writing Quiz and Flashcards

What is the characteristic of an active voice sentence?

In which of the following sentences is the subject performing the action of writing?

What is an example of a general truth or fact described in the simple present tense?

In which of the following sentences is the blackboard receiving the action of being written on?

What is the characteristic of a passive voice sentence?

In which of the following sentences is the subject performing the action of biting?

What is an example of a habitual action described in the simple present tense?

In which of the following sentences is the team performing the action of winning the championship?

What is the characteristic of a sentence in the past tense?

In which of the following sentences is the event described as occurring at a specific point in the past?

Active and Passive Voice in Paragraph Writing

Active Voice Sentences

In active voice, the subject performs the action described by the verb.
The subject is the doer or performer of the action.
Example sentences:
- The dog bites the man. (The dog is the subject performing the action of biting.)
- The teacher is writing on the blackboard. (The teacher is the subject performing the action of writing.)

Passive Voice Sentences

In passive voice, the subject receives the action described by the verb.
The subject is the receiver of the action.
Example sentences:
- The man was bitten by the dog. (The man is the subject receiving the action of being bitten.)
- The blackboard is being written on by the teacher. (The blackboard is the subject receiving the action of being written on.)

Simple Present Tense Usage

In paragraph writing, active and passive voice can be used in the simple present tense to describe:
- General truths or facts
- Habitual actions
- Universal truths
Examples:
- Active voice: The sun rises in the east. (General truth)
- Passive voice: The play is performed every night. (Habitual action)

Past Tense Usage in Paragraphs

In paragraph writing, active and passive voice can be used in the past tense to describe:
- Completed actions in the past
- Events that occurred at a specific point in the past
Examples:
- Active voice: The team won the championship last year. (Completed action in the past)
- Passive voice: The package was delivered yesterday. (Event that occurred at a specific point in the past)

Note: It's essential to use a mix of active and passive voice in paragraph writing to create variation and clarity in sentence structure.

Test your understanding of active and passive voice sentences in paragraph writing, including their usage in simple present and past tenses. Learn how to create variation and clarity in sentence structure.