Practice Grammar Focus: Active And Passive Voice (2.3.4) - Module 2: Honeydew

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Question 1.
Identify if this sentence is in active or passive voice: 'The homework was completed by John.'
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Look for the subject receiving the action.
Question 2.
Convert to active voice: 'The cake was eaten by the children.'
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Identify the doer of the action.
3Question 3.
What is an example of an active voice sentence?
- A. The book was read by the student.
- B. The student read the book.
- C. The book is being read.
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Look for the subject that does the action.
4Question 4.
True or False: Passive voice emphasizes the doer of the action.
- True
- False
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Consider the focus of passive voice.
Question 5.
Create a short paragraph (3-4 sentences) using at least three active voice sentences and convert them into passive voice.
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Focus on identifying the doer and the action.
Question 6.
Write a short dialogue between two characters discussing the importance of using active voice over passive voice in a persuasive manner.
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Consider the context of their conversation.

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