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?

    <p>When the doer of the action is unknown or unwanted</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the indicative mood in writing?

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

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

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

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

    <p>The subject performs the verb's action</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>A sentence with a direct object</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>It is acted upon by the verb</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>The child petted the dog.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To express a wish or desire for something that is not currently happening</p> 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.'?

    <p>It shifts from the subjunctive to the indicative mood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the imperative mood in English?

    <p>To give a command or instruction</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Arrive early to the meeting.</p> 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.'?

    <p>To express a wish or desire</p> Signup and view all the answers

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