Question 1

Active or Passive? "The newspapers were distributed to the students."

Accepted Answer

Passive

Answer

Active

Question 2

Active or Passive? "The newspapers provided lots of information."

Accepted Answer

Active

Answer

Passive

Question 3

Active or Passive? "The law was enacted by Congress in 1891."

Accepted Answer

Passive

Answer

Active

Question 4

Which of the following sentences is in passive voice?

Accepted Answer

From the beginning, the students were inspired by Bartholomew Cuevas.

Answer

Looking dismayed, the tyrant placed his scepter by the throne.

Answer

Sitting quietly, Trent received his instructions obediently.

Answer

After lunch, Rosco took another helping of pie.

Question 5

Find the sentence that represents a shift in voice.

Accepted Answer

Larry was surprised by his classmates' sympathy, for he never expected it.

Answer

The phone call provoked suspense from the listeners, so they asked about its nature.

Answer

Henry scolded his friends, but they did not respond.

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Suddenly, the screen went blank, and the audience groaned in disappointment.

Question 6

Which item revises the following sentence from passive to active? "Gigantic statues of unknown origins are found on Easter Island."

Accepted Answer

Visitors to Easter Island find gigantic statues of unknown origins.

Answer

Of unknown origins, gigantic statues are found on Easter Island.

Answer

On Easter Island, gigantic statues of unknown origins are found.

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