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Active Passive Voice – Quiz 1
Active Passive Voice Quiz 1 (30 MCQs)
This multiple-choice question set evaluates the ability to recognize and construct sentences in both active and passive voice, focusing on subject-verb agreement, preposition usage, and identifying voice structures. It covers various tenses including present continuous, present perfect, past perfect, and reporting government actions.
Quiz Instructions
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1.
Identify the sentence that is written in passive voice:
A) The teacher explains the lesson.
B) The teacher is explaining the lesson.
C) The lesson is explained by the teacher.
D) The lesson explains the teacher.
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Explanations:
Option C is correct because it uses the passive voice, where the subject (the lesson) receives the action (is explained).
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Active voice - The teacher performs the action of explaining.
Option B:
Active voice - The teacher performs the action of explaining.
Option C:
Passive voice - The lesson receives the action of being explained by the teacher.
Option D:
Incorrect sentence structure - This option does not properly form a passive construction and is grammatically incorrect.
2.
Change the sentence to the active voice. The robber was taken to the police station by the detective.
A) The robber is taken to the police station.
B) The detective was taking the robber to the police station.
C) The detective took the robber to the police station.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
Option C is correct because it changes the sentence to active voice, where the subject (the detective) performs the action (took) on the object (the robber).
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect. No change in voice and incomplete tense.
Option B:
Incorrect. Uses passive voice with "was taking" which is not the original sentence structure.
Option C:
Correct. Active voice where the detective performs the action on the robber.
Option D:
Incorrect. There is a correct answer among the options provided.
3.
Dr. Fontaine is translating the manuscript from French to English.
A) Active.
B) Passive.
C) All the above.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
Dr. Fontaine is actively performing the action of translating the manuscript from French to English. This sentence uses an active voice construction, where the subject (Dr. Fontaine) directly performs the verb (is translating).
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. The sentence is in active voice.
Option B:
Incorrect. The sentence does not use passive voice.
Option C:
Incorrect. Only option A is correct.
Option D:
Incorrect. There is a correct answer among the options provided.
4.
They have completed the project.
A) The project was completed by them.
B) The project have completed by them.
C) The project have been completed by them.
D) The project has been completed by them.
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Explanations:
Option D is correct because it uses the passive voice construction "has been completed" which accurately reflects that the project underwent a change (completion) without specifying who performed the action, making it consistent with the original sentence's meaning.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct active voice but not necessary for passive construction.
Option B:
Incorrect verb form "have completed" in passive voice.
Option C:
Incorrect verb form and placement of "been."
Option D:
Correct passive voice with proper tense and structure.
5.
The performance was enjoyed by the parents.
A) Active.
B) Passive.
C) All the above.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
The sentence "The performance was enjoyed by the parents" is in passive voice because the subject (the performance) is receiving the action (was enjoyed). In active voice, it would be "The parents enjoyed the performance."
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Active - Incorrect. The sentence is not in active voice.
Option B:
Passive - Correct. The sentence uses passive voice where the subject receives the action.
Option C:
All the above - Incorrect. Only one option (passive) is correct for this sentence.
Option D:
None of the above - Incorrect. Option B is correct.
6.
The government has built a new road in this area.
A) A new road has been built in this area.
B) A new road had been built in area.
C) A new road was built in area.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
Option A is correct because it uses the passive voice, which accurately reflects that the government (the subject) performed the action of building the road on behalf of the area (the object). The sentence structure "A new road has been built in this area" indicates a completed action and aligns with the active construction by the government.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Passive voice, correct for indicating government action.
Option B:
Incorrect tense and structure; "had been built" implies past perfect, not recent completion.
Option C:
Incorrect tense; "was built" is simple past, not present perfect.
Option D:
Not needed as A is correct.
7.
His hair was cut by a professional.
A) Active.
B) Passive.
C) All the above.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
The sentence "His hair was cut by a professional" is in the passive voice because the subject (his hair) is receiving the action (was cut). In active voice, it would be "A professional cut his hair." Therefore, the correct answer is B) Passive.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Active - Incorrect as the sentence uses passive voice.
Option B:
Passive - Correct as explained above.
Option C:
All the above - Incorrect, only one option is correct.
Option D:
None of the above - Incorrect as Option B is correct.
8.
The child is eating bananas. / Bananas ..... by the child.
A) Are being eaten.
B) Are eaten.
C) Have been eaten.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
The sentence "Bananas are being eaten by the child" is in the passive voice, where the focus is on the bananas rather than the action of eating. The active form would be "The child is eating bananas." Since the question asks for a passive construction, Option A correctly uses the present continuous tense with 'are being eaten' to indicate an ongoing action.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. Uses passive voice and present continuous tense.
Option B:
Incorrect. Active voice without passive construction.
Option C:
Incorrect. Past perfect tense does not fit the context of an ongoing action.
Option D:
Incorrect. At least one correct option exists.
9.
She made this drawing
A) Active voice.
B) Passive voice.
C) All the above.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
The sentence "She made this drawing" is in active voice because the subject "she" performs the action "made."
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. The sentence uses active voice.
Option B:
Incorrect. The sentence does not use passive voice.
Option C:
Incorrect. Only option A is correct.
Option D:
Incorrect. There is a correct answer among the options provided.
10.
Which student baked the cake?
A) Neha has baked the cake.
B) The cake was baked by Avani.
C) Nikita was baking the cake.
D) Nikita baked the cake.
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Explanations:
Option B is correct because it uses the active voice, which directly states who performed the action (baking the cake). The sentence "The cake was baked by Avani" can be rephrased to "Avani baked the cake," making it clear that Avani is the subject performing the action.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Uses active voice but does not specify who baked the cake.
Option B:
Correct use of active voice to directly state the actor (Avani).
Option C:
Uses passive voice, which is less direct in stating who performed the action.
Option D:
Uses active voice but does not specify who baked the cake.
11.
Yash is presenting at the workshop.
A) Passive.
B) Active.
C) All the above.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
Option B is correct because "Yash is presenting at the workshop" uses an active voice construction, where the subject Yash performs the action of presenting.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Passive voice would require a form like "The workshop is being presented by Yash," which does not match the given sentence.
Option B:
Correct, as explained above.
Option C:
Incorrect because only one option (active) fits the sentence structure.
Option D:
Not applicable since an active construction is present and correct.
12.
Which sentence is Active Voice?
A) Harry ate shrimp.
B) Shrimp was eaten by Harry.
C) All the above.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
Active voice is when the subject of a sentence performs the action. In Option A, "Harry ate shrimp," Harry (the subject) is performing the action (ate). This makes it an active voice sentence.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Active voice - The subject (Harry) performs the action (ate).
Option B:
Passive voice - The shrimp (object) is receiving the action, and Harry (subject) is mentioned as the agent performing the action after "by." This makes it passive.
Option C:
Incorrect - Both A and B are correct based on analysis.
Option D:
Incorrect - Option A is active voice.
13.
Who will accept this?
A) By whom will this be accepted?.
B) By who will this be accepted?.
C) By whom this will be accepted?.
D) By who this will be accepted?.
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Explanations:
Option A is correct because it uses the proper form of the passive voice construction "by whom" followed by "will be accepted." In English, when forming a question in the passive voice with an auxiliary verb like "will," the structure should be "by + subject pronoun (whom) + auxiliary verb (will) + main verb (be) + past participle."
Option Analysis:
Option A:
By whom will this be accepted? - Correct. Uses passive voice properly.
Option B:
By who will this be accepted? - Incorrect. "Who" is not appropriate in the passive voice construction.
Option C:
By whom this will be accepted? - Incorrect. The word order is wrong; it should be "by whom will."
Option D:
By who this will be accepted? - Incorrect. "Who" is not appropriate in the passive voice construction.
14.
Change the following into Passive Voice.No one is borrowing the novels from the library.
A) The novels are being borrowed by anyone from the library.
B) The novels are not being borrowed by anyone from the library.
C) The novels not borrowed by anyone from the library.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
The passive voice construction "No one is borrowing the novels from the library" can be transformed into a negative statement in passive form by using "are not being borrowed." This matches Option B: "The novels are not being borrowed by anyone from the library," which correctly conveys that nobody is taking action to borrow the novels.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect as it uses a positive form instead of a negative one.
Option B:
Correct, matches the passive voice transformation and maintains the meaning accurately.
Option C:
Incorrect as it omits "are not being" which is necessary for the passive construction in this context.
Option D:
Not applicable since Option B is correct.
15.
Which of the following revisions would you keep the meaning of the sentence and use the active voice? The green dress was worn by Sarah.
A) Sarah was worn by the green dress.
B) No change. It is already in active voice.
C) The green dress wore Sarah.
D) Sarah wore the green dress.
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Explanations:
Option D) Sarah wore the green dress is correct because it uses active voice, where the subject (Sarah) performs the action (wore) on the object (the green dress). This maintains the original meaning of the sentence while using an active construction.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect. It reverses the roles and uses passive voice, making it grammatically incorrect.
Option B:
Incorrect. The original sentence is in passive voice, not active.
Option C:
Incorrect. This uses passive voice, where the object (Sarah) becomes the subject and is acted upon by an implied agent.
Option D:
Correct. Uses active voice with the subject performing the action on the object.
16.
Transform this sentence into active voice.The orders had been delivered by the rider to the customer's house.
A) The rider has delivered the orders to the customer's house.
B) The rider have delivered the orders to the customer's house.
C) The rider had delivered the orders to the customer's house.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
Option C is correct because it transforms the original sentence into active voice while maintaining the past perfect tense, which indicates an action completed before another in the past.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect. Uses present perfect instead of past perfect.
Option B:
Incorrect. Uses plural verb form for singular subject "rider."
Option C:
Correct. Active voice with proper tense transformation.
Option D:
Incorrect. No need to choose this option as Option C is correct.
17.
Active:This surprises me.Passive:I ..... by this.
A) Was surprised.
B) Am surprised.
C) Would have been surprised.
D) Will be surprised.
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Explanations:
The sentence "Active: This surprises me" is in the present tense, indicating an ongoing or current state of being surprised by something. In passive voice, this would translate to "I am surprised by this," which directly corresponds to Option B.
Option A: Was surprised - Past tense, incorrect for active's present tense.
Option C: Would have been surprised - Conditional past, incorrect for active's present tense.
Option D: Will be surprised - Future tense, incorrect for active's present tense.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect. Past tense does not match the active sentence's present tense.
Option B:
Correct. Present continuous in passive matches the active sentence's present tense.
Option C:
Incorrect. Conditional past does not fit the context of an ongoing state.
Option D:
Incorrect. Future tense is not appropriate for a current state described in the active sentence.
18.
The house will be built by the contractor.
A) Active.
B) Passive.
C) All the above.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
The sentence "The house will be built by the contractor" is in passive voice because the subject (the house) is receiving the action (being built). In active voice, it would read "The contractor will build the house," where the subject performs the action.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Active - Incorrect. The sentence uses passive voice.
Option B:
Passive - Correct. The sentence is in passive voice as explained above.
Option C:
All the above - Incorrect. Only one option (passive) is correct for this sentence.
Option D:
None of the above - Incorrect. Option B is correct.
19.
The teacher praised him.
A) He is praised by the teacher.
B) He was praised by the teacher.
C) The teacher praises him.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
Option B is correct because it uses the passive voice, which matches the original sentence's structure where the focus is on what happened to him (being praised) rather than who performed the action (the teacher).
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect. Uses active voice.
Option B:
Correct. Uses passive voice, matching the original sentence's structure.
Option C:
Incorrect. Uses active voice.
Option D:
Incorrect. None of the options are correct based on the analysis above.
20.
The towels had been used before!
A) Active sentence.
B) Passive sentence.
C) All the above.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
The sentence "The towels had been used before!" is a passive sentence because the subject (towels) is being acted upon by an implied agent, and the focus is on the action (being used).
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Active sentence. Incorrect as the subject is not performing the action directly.
Option B:
Passive sentence. Correct as the subject is receiving the action of being used.
Option C:
All the above. Incorrect, since only passive applies here.
Option D:
None of the above. Incorrect, as passive does apply.
21.
Nowadays, a lot of computers ..... (make) in Korea
A) Are making.
B) Are made.
C) Is making.
D) Is made.
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Explanations:
The sentence "Nowadays, a lot of computers ..... (make) in Korea" is an example of passive voice construction. In the passive voice, the subject ("a lot of computers") is acted upon by the verb. The correct form to express this idea passively is "are made." Therefore, option B) Are made is the correct answer.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect as it uses active voice.
Option B:
Correct passive construction.
Option C:
Incorrect subject-verb agreement and active voice.
Option D:
Incorrect as it uses singular form with plural subject.
22.
He is disappointed ..... this student's attitude.
A) With.
B) About.
C) In.
D) By.
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Explanations:
The preposition "with" is correct here because it indicates that the disappointment is felt towards or regarding the student's attitude. The phrase "He is disappointed with this student's attitude" means that the feeling of disappointment originates from the student's behavior or mindset.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. Indicates the source of disappointment.
Option B:
Incorrect. "About" is typically used for topics or matters, not people or their attitudes.
Option C:
Incorrect. "In" is generally used to indicate involvement in an activity or state, which does not fit the context here.
Option D:
Incorrect. "By" suggests a cause or agent of disappointment, which is not appropriate in this sentence structure.
23.
Harry eats six shrimp at dinner.
A) Active Voice.
B) Passive Voice.
C) All the above.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
The sentence "Harry eats six shrimp at dinner" is in active voice because the subject (Harry) performs the action (eats).
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. The sentence uses active voice.
Option B:
Incorrect. The sentence does not use passive voice.
Option C:
Incorrect. Only option A is correct.
Option D:
Incorrect. There is a correct answer among the options provided.
24.
How would you change this active sentence to the passive voice? 'The coach will announce the team captains tomorrow.'
A) The team captains will be announced by the coach tomorrow.
B) The team captains will announce the coach tomorrow.
C) The coach announced the team captains.
D) The team captains were announced by the coach tomorrow.
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Explanations:
The passive voice construction is correctly used in Option A: "The team captains will be announced by the coach tomorrow." In this sentence, the focus shifts from the subject performing the action (the coach) to the object receiving the action (the team captains). The original active sentence "The coach will announce the team captains tomorrow" changes to a passive structure where the team captains are the main focus.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. Uses passive voice with the subject (team captains) receiving the action and the agent (coach) mentioned.
Option B:
Incorrect. Maintains active voice, not shifting the focus to the team captains.
Option C:
Incorrect. Changes the tense from future to past and maintains active voice.
Option D:
Incorrect. Uses passive voice but incorrectly places "were" with a future time phrase "tomorrow."
25.
Which of the following sentences is in of PASSIVE voice?
A) A very inspiring novel has written by her.
B) Somebody should do the work.
C) The Grade 7 students receive the award in the poster making contest.
D) I will clean the house everyday.
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Explanations:
The correct answer is
A) A very inspiring novel has written by her.
This sentence is in the passive voice because the subject "A very inspiring novel" is being acted upon by the verb phrase "has written by her." In a passive construction, the focus is on the object of the action rather than the doer.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Passive - The subject is acted upon by the verb.
Option B:
Active - "Somebody" performs the action "should do the work."
Option C:
Active - "The Grade 7 students" perform the action "receive the award."
Option D:
Active - "I" perform the action "will clean the house."
26.
Change to active voice. The parcel was delivered by the courier yesterday.
A) The courier delivered the parcel yesterday.
B) Yesterday the parcel was delivered by the courier.
C) The parcel had been delivered yesterday.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
Active voice emphasizes the subject performing the action, making the sentence more direct and concise. In Option A, "The courier delivered the parcel yesterday," the subject (courier) is clearly performing the action (delivered), which aligns with active voice.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. Active voice emphasizes the subject performing the action.
Option B:
Incorrect. Passive voice is used, where the focus is on the object (parcel) rather than the subject (courier).
Option C:
Incorrect. This option uses a past perfect tense, which changes the sentence structure to passive and shifts the time reference.
Option D:
Incorrect. At least one correct answer exists among the options provided.
27.
Philippines is known for its wonderful sceneries and people.
A) Active.
B) Passive.
C) All the above.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
The sentence "Philippines is known for its wonderful sceneries and people" uses the passive voice because the subject (Philippines) is being acted upon by an implied agent ("is known"). In active voice, it would be "People know the Philippines for its wonderful sceneries and people." Since the sentence focuses on what is done to the subject rather than who does the action, option B (Passive) is correct.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Active voice uses the subject performing an action. This sentence does not have a clear active agent.
Option B:
Correct as explained above.
Option C:
Not applicable since only passive is correct here.
Option D:
Incorrect because the sentence uses passive voice.
28.
The teacher read the book to the students.
A) Active.
B) Passive.
C) All the above.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
The sentence "The teacher read the book to the students" is in active voice because the subject (teacher) performs the action (read).
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. The sentence uses active voice.
Option B:
Incorrect. The sentence does not use passive voice.
Option C:
Incorrect. Only option A is correct.
Option D:
Incorrect. There is a correct answer among the options provided.
29.
The book ..... by the students.
A) Was read.
B) Reading.
C) Read.
D) Reads.
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Explanations:
The sentence "The book was read by the students" is in passive voice, where the focus is on the object (the book) rather than the subject (the students). In this structure, the verb changes from active to passive. The correct form here uses a past participle ("read") with an auxiliary verb ("was"), making "Was read" the appropriate choice.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. Uses passive voice.
Option B:
Active voice, incorrect for this sentence structure.
Option C:
Active voice, incorrect for this sentence structure.
Option D:
Active voice, incorrect for this sentence structure.
30.
Active:He teaches English.Passive:English ..... by him.
A) Was taught.
B) Is taught.
C) Taught.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
The correct answer is
B) Is taught.
In the passive voice, the subject (English) becomes the receiver of the action (taught), and the verb form changes to its passive construction. The active sentence "He teaches English" transforms into "English is taught by him." This maintains the original meaning while altering the focus from the teacher to the language being taught.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect as it uses past tense, which does not match the present continuous context of the active sentence.
Option B:
Correct for reasons explained above.
Option C:
Incorrect as it lacks the auxiliary verb "is" necessary in the passive construction to indicate ongoing action.
Option D:
Not applicable since one of the options is correct.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between active and passive voice?
Active voice attributes action to the subject of a sentence, while passive voice emphasizes the object receiving the action. For example, "The dog chased the cat" (active) versus "The cat was chased by the dog" (passive).
When should I use active voice over passive voice?
Active voice is generally preferred for clarity and conciseness, making sentences more direct. Passive voice can be useful when the doer of the action is unknown or unimportant, or when focusing on the object receiving the action.
Can a sentence have both active and passive voice?
Yes, sentences can contain elements of both active and passive voice. However, mixing them within the same sentence can sometimes make the writing confusing or awkward.
How do I transform a sentence from active to passive voice?
To convert an active sentence to passive, move the object of the active sentence to the subject position and use "is" or "was" with the past participle form of the verb. For example, changing "The teacher graded the papers" to "The papers were graded by the teacher."
Why is understanding active and passive voice important?
Understanding both voices helps in writing clear, effective sentences. It allows for better control over sentence structure and emphasis, enhancing communication skills.