Active vs. Passive Voice Quiz
Preview:
The whale was pursued relentlessly by Captain Ahab.
A. Active
B. Passive
The windows have been cleaned.
A. Active
B. Passive
The money was found under the floor.
A. Active
B. Passive
My books were returned to me after lunch.
A. Active
B. Passive
John has been asked to give a speech by the president of the company.
A. Active
B. Passive
Which sentence is in active voice?
A. The boy was brought to the nurse’s office.
B. The boy was told to wait for the nurse.
C. The principal saw the boy pulling on his loose tooth.
D. The loose tooth was pulled out.
The officer did nothing about the accident.
A. Active
B. Passive
The clerk was helping the customer.
A. Active
B. Passive
Which sentence is in the active voice?
A. The guests left the party by 8 PM.
B. The meal was eaten quickly.
C. Complaints were made about the music
D. The host was thankful for the dinner.
Which sentence is in passive voice?
A. Sandy made the coffee.
B. The coffee was made by Sandy.
Which sentence is in active voice?
A. Karen sang a sweet melody.
B. The sweet melody was sung by Karen.
The cake was baked by Mrs. Crook.
A. Active
B. Passive
I gave him a book for his birthday.
A. Active
B. Passive
During the intermission, our band played several songs.
A. Active
B. Passive