Lesson 8: Using Active and Passive Voice

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Lesson 8: Using Active and Passive Voice

What are active and passive voice?

For each sentence, tell whether the boldface verb is in the active or the passive voice. Be prepared to explain your answer.

1. On Sunday, Darnell studied geography.

2. Brianne was elected to the student council.

3. The keys have been lost by my cousin.

4. Kevin has unloaded the truck.

Uses of Active and Passive Voice

For each sentence, identify the boldface verb as active or passive. Then, tell whether the sentence emphasizes (1) the action and its performer or (2) the receiver of the action.

1. Our librarian has formed a book club.

2. The printer has been repaired.

3. The band is selling cans of mixed nuts.

4. The roof was torn off by the high winds.

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