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Language Arts 8th Grade

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Identify the Active and Passive Voices

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Question 1 of 20

1. Question
Which answer choice is written in the passive voice?
- John raised his hand any time the teacher asked a question.
- The confusing textbook had been highlighted by Paula.
- The school buses always arrived about five minutes late.
- Principal Winters spent most of the day in her office.
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Question 2 of 20

2. Question
Which answer choice is written in the passive voice?
- Roy decided to break the rules to text with Jan, who was home sick.
- Students were supposed to keep all electronics in their lockers.
- Roy was caught texting in class by his attentive teacher.
- The school did not allow cell phones in any classrooms.
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Question 3 of 20

3. Question
Which answer choice is written in the active voice?
- Ryan saw the Northern Lights on his vacation to Sweden.
- All of the luggage was collected by the bellboy at the hotel entrance.
- The train door was closed by the friendly conductor.
- Phil's view on the bus was blocked by a woman in a large hat.
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Question 4 of 20

4. Question
Click on the answer choice that is written in the passive voice.

Mr. Dasher had been the boss of the company for ten years. His birthday was on Monday, and some of the departments wanted to get him gifts. A bright blue tie was chosen as his gift by the sales team. The marketing department gave him new stationery.
- Mr. Dasher had been the boss of the company for ten years.
- His birthday was on Monday, and some of the departments wanted to get him gifts.
- A bright blue tie was chosen as his gift by the sales team.
- The marketing department gave him new stationery.
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Question 5 of 20

5. Question
Click on the answer choice that is written in the active voice.

Dylan’s dad often goes out of town for work. His trips are paid for by his company. He is usually taken to the airport by a fancy car service. Dylan is supplied with updates by his dad through texts and pictures.
- Dylan's dad often goes out of town for work.
- His trips are paid for by his company.
- He is usually taken to the airport by a fancy car service.
- Dylan is supplied with updates by his dad through texts and pictures.
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Question 6 of 20

6. Question
Which answer choice is written in the active voice?
- The eggs had been scrambled by Dennis's cousin Lucy.
- Dennis took a sip of green tea from his colorful mug.
- The table had been set by Aunt Linda and Uncle Pablo.
- The fruit and pastries were arranged by Dennis's mom, Anita.
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Question 7 of 20

7. Question
Which answer choice is written in the passive voice?
- Lindy received a new bike for her fifth birthday last winter.
- Yesterday, the training wheels were taken off the bike by Lindy's dad.
- Lindy was starting to feel comfortable riding a bike with only two wheels.
- Lindy's dad spent all spring teaching her how to ride with training wheels.
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Question 8 of 20

8. Question
Which answer choice is written in the passive voice?
- The guests arrived at Arjun and Javi's house just after 5:30 p.m.
- The whole house was cleaned before the dinner party by Arjun.
- Javi roasted the chicken and seasoned the potatoes perfectly.
- All of the dishes were clean and in the cupboard by 9:45 p.m.
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Question 9 of 20

9. Question
Click on the answer choice that is written in the active voice.

The top five students in our class are ranked by a computer program. Mason is the top student in the class right now. The second-place spot is held by Keisha. Her grade was brought down slightly by an assignment she missed while on vacation.
- The top five students in our class are ranked by a computer program.
- Mason is the top student in the class right now.
- The second-place spot is held by Keisha.
- Her grade was brought down slightly by an assignment she missed while on vacation.
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Question 10 of 20

10. Question
Click on the answer choice that is written in the passive voice.

Student council election week was very exciting. A number of students campaigned to be elected as president, treasurer, and secretary. Nadia was elected by the class to be the student council president. Lukas won the treasurer election, and Kiki became the secretary.
- Student council election week was very exciting.
- A number of students campaigned to be elected as president, treasurer, and secretary.
- Nadia was elected by the class to be the student council president.
- Lukas won the treasurer election, and Kiki became the secretary.
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Question 11 of 20

11. Question
Which answer choice is written in the active voice?
- His first semester schedule will be determined by his academic counselor.
- His college acceptance letter was delivered by the letter carrier last week.
- Bao was given many high school graduation cards by his relatives.
- Bao will be the first person in his family to go to college.
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Question 12 of 20

12. Question
Which answer choice is written in the passive voice?
- My clothes were cleaned by the dry cleaner just in time for my interview.
- The company is looking for someone to run their social media accounts.
- I printed my resume and cover letter right before I left the house.
- I prepared for the interview by practicing with my mom.
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Question 13 of 20

13. Question
Which answer choice is written in the active voice?
- Suddenly, Madeline awoke in her bed with a start.
- Madeline's surprise was interrupted by the smell of bacon downstairs.
- Breakfast was being cooked for the family by Madeline's dad.
- Madeline had been surprised by the noise of her alarm clock
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Question 14 of 20

14. Question
Click on the answer choice that is written in the passive voice.

Vanessa was furious at Drea for breaking her sunglasses. Drea had jokingly told Vanessa that she was going to break them if she found them lying around again. In reality, Vanessa’s glasses had been broken by Chloe. Chloe had accidentally sat down on the glasses. However, Chloe was afraid to confess, so she stayed in her room until Vanessa calmed down.
- Vanessa was furious at Drea for breaking her sunglasses.
- Drea had jokingly told Vanessa that she was going to break them if she found them lying around again.
- In reality, Vanessa's glasses had been broken by Chloe.
- Chloe had accidentally sat down on the glasses.
- However, Chloe was afraid to confess, so she stayed in her room until Vanessa calmed down.
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Question 15 of 20

15. Question
Click on the answer choice that is written in the active voice.

At first, the full moon was hidden by a grove of trees. Its shining face was obscured by the thick branches. Slowly, the moon began to rise in the sky. Soon, the night was illuminated by bright moonlight.
- At first, the full moon was hidden by a grove of trees.
- Its shining face was obscured by the thick branches.
- Slowly, the moon began to rise in the sky.
- Soon, the night was illuminated by bright moonlight.
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Question 16 of 20

16. Question
Which answer choice is written in the active voice?
- Miriam cooks a delicious dinner for her friends every Sunday night.
- The dishes are always washed by whoever arrives last.
- The appetizers are usually brought by Miriam's best friend, Kim.
- Soda and juice are often supplied by Miriam's brother, Todd.
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Question 17 of 20

17. Question
Which answer choice is written in the passive voice?
- The assignment was to synthesize five sources to reach a new conclusion.
- Kingsley worked hard to complete his paper one day early.
- Most students were confused by the paper and needed extra help.
- Sofia's paper was written at the very last minute.
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Question 18 of 20

18. Question
Which answer choice is written in the active voice?
- The tryouts were judged by the coach and last year's team captain.
- The most points were scored by Tianna's friend Maliah.
- Tianna tried out for the volleyball team yesterday.
- The tryout results were posted by one of the team mothers.
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Question 19 of 20

19. Question
Click on the answer choice that is written in the active voice.

The business dress code rules were being broken by a number of employees. These employees had been warned by their boss a number of times. However, they continued to wear sandals and t-shirts. Therefore, an official memo on dress code rules was going to be distributed by the corporate office.
- The business dress code rules were being broken by a number of employees.
- These employees had been warned by their boss a number of times.
- However, they continued to wear sandals and t-shirts.
- Therefore, an official memo on dress code rules was going to be distributed by the corporate office.
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Question 20 of 20

20. Question
Click on the answer choice that is written in the passive voice.

The lawn of Jaden’s house had been a perfect white blanket earlier that morning. By the end of the afternoon, however, paths, snow angels, and a fort covered the yard. The snow fort had been built by Jaden and his brothers during a snowball fight with the neighbors. No one was sure who won the fight. Both sides ended up wet, exhausted, and laughing their brains out.
- The lawn of Jaden's house had been a perfect white blanket earlier that morning.
- By the end of the afternoon, however, paths, snow angels, and a fort covered the yard.
- The snow fort had been built by Jaden and his brothers during a snowball fight with the neighbors.
- No one was sure who won the fight.
- Both sides ended up wet, exhausted, and laughing their brains out.
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