Active and Passive Voice

Students identify whether sentences are written in active or passive voice with clear, relatable examples.

20 Questions Published

Questions

Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

I made an A on my grammar test!

  1. active
  2. passive
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

These earrings were given to me for my birthday.

  1. active
  2. passive
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Fast food gives me a stomach ache.

  1. active
  2. passive
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

That painting was created by De'Onta.

  1. active
  2. passive
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Lexi sculpted a dragon for art class.

  1. active
  2. passive
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Ashantee was grounded because of her grades.

  1. active
  2. passive
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

My homework was left at school.

  1. active
  2. passive
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

You spent too much money on that dress.

  1. active
  2. passive
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Max ate 10 hot dogs by himself!

  1. active
  2. passive
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The pillow was destroyed by the dog.

  1. active
  2. passive
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

I love to listen to music by alternative artists.

  1. active
  2. passive
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Thomas Edison invented the light bulb.

  1. active
  2. passive
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Peanut butter was invented by George Washington Carver. 

  1. active
  2. passive
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

This book was left in my classroom. 

  1. active
  2. passive
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Blanton gave Andy a black eye.

  1. active
  2. passive
Question 16 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The turkey was fried instead of baked. 

  1. active
  2. passive
Question 17 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

My favorite shoes were stolen. 

  1. active
  2. passive
Question 18 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Danny wrecked my new motorcycle.

  1. active
  2. passive
Question 19 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Paul was given one hundred dollars for his birthday!

  1. active
  2. passive
Question 20 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Brenda gave me a present. 

  1. active
  2. passive