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Passive Voice Quiz: Understanding Passive Construction in English Grammar
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Passive Voice Quiz: Understanding Passive Construction in English Grammar

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Questions and Answers

What is the purpose of using passive voice in writing?

  • To make the subject perform the action
  • To improve writing skills and broaden linguistic abilities (correct)
  • To simplify sentence structure
  • To confuse the reader
  • In the sentence 'My father can only communicate using sign language,' what type of voice is used?

  • Indicative voice
  • Active voice (correct)
  • Potential voice
  • Passive voice
  • Which of the following sentences is an example of passive voice?

  • I love to read books.
  • The cake was eaten by all the guests. (correct)
  • The students are studying for the exam.
  • She sings beautifully.
  • Which sentence demonstrates the use of 'being' in passive voice?

    <p>John is being loved by his mother.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following sentences is NOT an example of passive voice?

    <p><em>My sister plays the guitar beautifully.</em></p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Passive Voice

    Passive voice is a grammatical construction in which the subject of the sentence receives the action rather than performing it. In other words, passive voice changes the order of a sentences' structure to put the object first followed by its verb. This concept can often create confusion because active voice is more commonly used. However, understanding when to use passive voice can help improve your writing skills and broaden your linguistic abilities.

    Here are some examples of passive voice:

    Examples

    1. John is being loved by his mother. (The passive form uses "being" + past participle verb)
    2. The cake was eaten by all the guests.
    3. My father can only communicate using sign language.
    4. Many people believe that climate change is caused by human activity.

    Exercise: Fill in the Sentence

    Question 1

    Which form of passive voice is used here? The subject of the sentence receives the action rather than performing it.

    John is being loved by his mother.

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    Test your knowledge of passive voice with this quiz. Learn to identify when passive voice is used in sentences and understand the structure of passive constructions. Improve your writing skills by mastering the concept of passive voice.

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