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Voices of Verbs
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Review on Voices of Verbs
Lesson Outcome
Lesson Outcome
Be able to re-explain voices of verbs.
What are the voices of verbs?
Active and Passive Voice
Review of the lesson
Active voice
the subject of the sentence performs the action expressed by the verb.
Active and Passive Voice
Passive voice
the subject of the sentence is the recipient of the action rather than the doer.
Examples
Active Voice
I am cooking a meal.
They wore a sweater.
John flew the kite.
Passive Voice
A meal is being cooked by me.
The sweater was worn by them.
The kite was flown by John.
Examples
Break down the active and passive voice in the paragraph.
"The mysterious treasure was discovered deep in the forest by a group of adventurous explorers. The ancient chest was carefully opened, revealing glittering jewels and ancient artifacts. Excitement filled the air as the treasures were examined and documented by the team. The discovery was celebrated by the entire town, marking a significant moment in their history."
Answers
Active Voice Sentences:
1. A group of adventurous explorers discovered the mysterious treasure deep in the forest.
2. The team carefully opened the ancient chest, revealing glittering jewels and ancient artifacts.
3. The team examined and documented the treasures, filling the air with excitement.
4. The entire town celebrated the discovery, marking a significant moment in their history.
Passive Voice Sentences:
1. The mysterious treasure was discovered deep in the forest by a group of adventurous explorers.
2. The ancient chest was carefully opened, revealing glittering jewels and ancient artifacts.
3. Excitement filled the air as the treasures were examined and documented by the team.
4. The discovery was celebrated by the entire town, marking a significant moment in their history.
Activity
Choose the letter of the correct answer.
Review Activity
Which of the following sentences is in the active voice?
Question 1
A. The dress was worn by the girl.
B. The cat chased the mouse.
C. The book was read by the teacher.
D. The cake was baked by the chef.
In which type of voice is the subject acted upon by the verb?
Question 3
A. Active Voice
B. Passive Voice
C. Both A and B
D. None of the above
In which voice does the subject of the sentence perform the action?
Question 2
A. Active Voice
B. Passive Voice
C. Both A and B
D. None of the above
Which of the following is a characteristic of the passive voice?
Question 4
A. DIrect and concise.
B. Wordy and indirect.
C. Engaging and easy to understand.
D. Persuasive and clear.
What is the primary advantage of using the active voice?
Question 5
A. Focuses on the action, not the subject.
B. Avoids placing blame or responsibility.
C. More engaging and easier to understand.
D. Useful when the subject is unknown.
In the sentence "The test was aced by the student," which part indiactes it's in the passive voice?
Question 6
A. The test
B. was aced
C. by the student
D. The students
The national anthem is being sung by Jason this time.
A. Active
B. Passive
Question 10
Why might a writer choose to use the passive voice?
Question 7
A. To be more direct and concise.
B. To emphasize the action than the doer.
C. To create a sense of movement and action.
D. To be more persuasive.
Which of the following sentences is in the active voice?
Question 8
A. The letter was written by John.
B. The flowers were watered by Mary.
C. The dog barked loudly.
D. The cake was eaten by the kids.
Which of the following is an example of passive voice sentence?
Question 9
A. The chef cooked the meal.
B. The meal was cooked by the chef.
C. The student passed the exam.
D. The teacher taught the lesson.
Write AV if the sentence is in active voice, PV if it is in the passive voice
Review Activity 2
1. My younger sister spends a lot of time watching TV.
2. Sometimes, she watches TV for hours on end.
3. She was warned that watching TV for extended periods of time could have a negative effects on her health.
4. It is found that watching too much TV can affect a child's social skills.
5. However, researchers also suggest that watching the right television shows moderately can help improve school performance.
Change the following sentences from active to the passive voice.
Review Activity 3
1. I ate a piece of chocolate cake.
2. The librarian read the book to the students.
3. I washed my car three weeks ago.
4. I will introduce you to my boss this week.
5. Our family bought all our clothes at Sears when I was young