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Active and Passive Voice in Writing

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What receives the action of a transitive verb in a sentence?

The subject of the sentence

A verb in passive voice

A noun, noun phrase, or pronoun (correct)

An intransitive verb

Which of the following sentences cannot be changed to passive voice?

The teacher graded the exams

The students are reading the book

Mischievous monkeys live in the jungle (correct)

The dog chased the cat

What should you do when a sentence has two or more verbs?

Use only intransitive verbs

Use active voice for the first verb and passive voice for the second verb

Keep the verb voice consistent (correct)

Change the verb voice to passive

In which of the following situations is the passive voice generally preferred?

When the doer of the action is unknown or unwanted Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the indicative mood in writing?

To indicate something by making a statement, asking a question, or exclaiming something Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for maintaining a consistent verb voice in writing?

To prevent confusing readers with unnecessary shifts in voice or mood Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of a sentence written in active voice?

The subject performs the verb's action Signup and view all the answers

What is required to change a sentence from active to passive voice?

A sentence with a direct object Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the subject in a sentence written in passive voice?

It is acted upon by the verb Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following sentences is an example of active voice?

The child petted the dog. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the subjunctive mood in English?

To express a wish or desire for something that is not currently happening Signup and view all the answers

What is the error in the sentence 'If Josh were more experienced, he will be able to help us.'?

It shifts from the subjunctive to the indicative mood Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the imperative mood in English?

To give a command or instruction Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct way to rewrite the sentence 'Arrive early, but will you be attending the meeting?'?

Arrive early to the meeting. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the subjunctive mood in a sentence like 'The lawyer requested that her client be treated fairly.'?

To express a wish or desire Signup and view all the answers

Active and Passive Voice in Writing

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Questions and Answers

What receives the action of a transitive verb in a sentence?

Which of the following sentences cannot be changed to passive voice?

What should you do when a sentence has two or more verbs?

In which of the following situations is the passive voice generally preferred?

What is the purpose of the indicative mood in writing?

What is the primary reason for maintaining a consistent verb voice in writing?

What is the characteristic of a sentence written in active voice?

What is required to change a sentence from active to passive voice?

What is the function of the subject in a sentence written in passive voice?

Which of the following sentences is an example of active voice?

What is the primary function of the subjunctive mood in English?

What is the error in the sentence 'If Josh were more experienced, he will be able to help us.'?

What is the function of the imperative mood in English?

What is the correct way to rewrite the sentence 'Arrive early, but will you be attending the meeting?'?

What is the purpose of the subjunctive mood in a sentence like 'The lawyer requested that her client be treated fairly.'?

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