assignment_returnWorksheet:
Active And Passive Voice
Standard(s): L.8.3
Which of the following is written in an active voice?
A) He threw her a toy snake.
B) A toy snake was thrown to her.
C) She ran away from the toy snake.
A
B
C
Both A and C
Standard: L.8.3
Domain: Language
Theme: Knowledge of Language
Description: Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading, or listening.
Which of the following is written in a passive voice?
A) She decorated the locker for Sally's birthday.
B) Sally's locker was decorated for her birthday.
C) The bell rang to signify the end of the day.
D) The kids ran out of the school building.
A
B
C
D
Standard: L.8.3
Domain: Language
Theme: Knowledge of Language
Description: Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading, or listening.
Which of the following sentences are written in active voice?
a) This house was built by my uncle.
b) This wonderful dessert was baked by my mother.
a
b
Both A and B
none of the above
Standard: L.8.3
Domain: Language
Theme: Knowledge of Language
Description: Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading, or listening.
Identify whether the following sentence is written in the active or passive voice.
Karen instructed the class.
active
passive
Standard: L.8.3
Domain: Language
Theme: Knowledge of Language
Description: Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading, or listening.
Identify whether the following sentence is written in the active or passive voice.
The class was instructed by Karen.
active
passive
