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What is the main difference between active and passive voice?
What is the main difference between active and passive voice?
- In active voice, the subject is not mentioned, while in passive voice, the subject performs the verb's action.
- Passive voice is more commonly used in informal writing, whereas active voice is used in formal writing.
- Active voice is used for questions, while passive voice is used for statements.
- The subject performs the verb's action in active voice, while in passive voice, the subject is acted upon. (correct)
Which of the following sentences is written in active voice?
Which of the following sentences is written in active voice?
- 'The cake was baked by my grandma.'
- 'The student submitted the assignment.' (correct)
- 'The car was driven by John.'
- 'She was awarded a scholarship.'
In the sentence, 'Please be good while staying with your grandparents,' the use of 'be' represents which mood?
In the sentence, 'Please be good while staying with your grandparents,' the use of 'be' represents which mood?
- Indicative mood
- Conditional mood
- Subjunctive mood (correct)
- Imperative mood
How can a sentence be changed from active voice to passive voice?
How can a sentence be changed from active voice to passive voice?
What is the purpose of using the subjunctive mood in the sentence, 'The lawyer requested that her client be treated fairly'?
What is the purpose of using the subjunctive mood in the sentence, 'The lawyer requested that her client be treated fairly'?
Which of the following sentences is a correct example of passive voice?
Which of the following sentences is a correct example of passive voice?
How can the sentence 'If Josh were more experienced, he will be able to help us' be corrected to maintain consistent mood?
How can the sentence 'If Josh were more experienced, he will be able to help us' be corrected to maintain consistent mood?
Why is it important to avoid unnecessary shifts in verb voice or mood in writing?
Why is it important to avoid unnecessary shifts in verb voice or mood in writing?
What type of mood shift occurs in the sentence 'Arrive early, but will you be attending the meeting?'
What type of mood shift occurs in the sentence 'Arrive early, but will you be attending the meeting?'
Which of the following sentences correctly uses the subjunctive for a hypothetical situation?
Which of the following sentences correctly uses the subjunctive for a hypothetical situation?
What is a direct object in a sentence?
What is a direct object in a sentence?
Why can't the sentence 'Mischievous monkeys live in the jungle' be changed to passive voice?
Why can't the sentence 'Mischievous monkeys live in the jungle' be changed to passive voice?
What should be avoided in a sentence with multiple verbs?
What should be avoided in a sentence with multiple verbs?
When is it generally preferable to use the active voice over the passive voice?
When is it generally preferable to use the active voice over the passive voice?
What is the imperative mood used for?
What is the imperative mood used for?
