State whether the following sentences are in the active or passive voice.
1I was shocked by the news.
Wrong!
The sentence uses "Passive voice" because the subject receives the feeling caused by the news.
2His generosity surprised me.
Wrong!
The sentence uses "Active voice" because the subject performs the action of surprising someone.
3I have my breakfast at 8:30.
Wrong!
The sentence uses "Active voice" because the subject does the action of having breakfast.
4I want to become a scientist.
Wrong!
The sentence uses "Active voice" because the subject expresses the action or state directly.
5The stones were being thrown by the boys.
Wrong!
The sentence uses "Passive voice" because the stones receive the action of being thrown.
6The spider was killed by the boy.
Wrong!
The sentence uses "Passive voice" because the spider receives the action of being killed.
7My purse has been stolen.
Wrong!
The sentence uses "Passive voice" because the purse receives the action of being stolen.
8The injured man was taken to the hospital.
Wrong!
The sentence uses "Passive voice" because the injured man receives the action of being taken to the hospital.
9I was watching TV.
Wrong!
The sentence uses "Active voice" because the subject does the action of watching TV.
10The mouse was being chased by the cat.
Wrong!
The sentence uses "Passive voice" because the mouse receives the action of being chased.
11The master punished the boy.
Wrong!
The sentence uses "Active voice" because the subject performs the action of punishing the boy.
12The trainer was breaking in the pony.
Wrong!
The sentence uses "Active voice" because the subject performs the action of breaking in the pony.
13A cobbler mends shoes.
Wrong!
The sentence uses "Active voice" because the subject performs the action of mending shoes.
14Tables and chairs are made by carpenters.
Wrong!
The sentence uses "Passive voice" because tables and chairs receive the action of being made.
15We are impressed with your performance.
Wrong!
The sentence uses "Passive voice" because the subject receives the feeling caused by the performance.
16Her performance enthralled the audience.
Wrong!
The sentence uses "Active voice" because the subject performs the action of enthralling the audience.
17He sells newspapers at railway stations.
Wrong!
The sentence uses "Active voice" because the subject performs the action of selling newspapers.
18She earns 600 dollars a week.
Wrong!
The sentence uses "Active voice" because the subject performs the action of earning money.
Exercise complete
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correct answers
Answers
- I was shocked by the news. — Passive voice
- His generosity surprised me. — Active voice
- I have my breakfast at 8:30. — Active voice
- I want to become a scientist. — Active voice
- The stones were being thrown by the boys. — Passive voice
- The spider was killed by the boy. — Passive voice
- My purse has been stolen. — Passive voice
- The injured man was taken to the hospital. — Passive voice
- I was watching TV. — Active voice
- The mouse was being chased by the cat. — Passive voice
- The master punished the boy. — Active voice
- The trainer was breaking in the pony. — Active voice
- A cobbler mends shoes. — Active voice
- Tables and chairs are made by carpenters. — Passive voice
- We are impressed with your performance. — Passive voice
- Her performance enthralled the audience. — Active voice
- He sells newspapers at railway stations. — Active voice
- She earns 600 dollars a week. — Active voice