Task Explanation:
The task requires identifying whether each sentence is written in the
active voice or the
passive voice. Here are the key points to remember:
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Active Voice: The subject of the sentence performs the action.
- Example: "The cat scratched the gate."
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Passive Voice: The subject of the sentence receives the action, and the doer of the action may or may not be mentioned.
- Example: "The gate was scratched by the cat."
Solution:
Let's analyze each sentence and determine whether it is in the active voice ("A") or the passive voice ("P").
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#### 1.
The gate was scratched by the cat.
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Analysis: The subject "the gate" receives the action (was scratched), and the doer of the action is mentioned ("by the cat").
-
Answer:
P
#### 2.
We drove to the movies together.
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Analysis: The subject "we" performs the action (drove).
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Answer:
A
#### 3.
The game was won by the other team.
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Analysis: The subject "the game" receives the action (was won), and the doer of the action is mentioned ("by the other team").
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Answer:
P
#### 4.
The puppy scratched at the gate.
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Analysis: The subject "the puppy" performs the action (scratched).
-
Answer:
A
#### 5.
A little child jumped on the trampoline.
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Analysis: The subject "a little child" performs the action (jumped).
-
Answer:
A
#### 6.
Our friend took a nap yesterday.
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Analysis: The subject "our friend" performs the action (took a nap).
-
Answer:
A
#### 7.
The lucky man won the lottery.
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Analysis: The subject "the lucky man" performs the action (won).
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Answer:
A
#### 8.
The armor was dropped by the page.
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Analysis: The subject "the armor" receives the action (was dropped), and the doer of the action is mentioned ("by the page").
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Answer:
P
#### 9.
Elders share their wisdom by the fire.
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Analysis: The subject "elders" performs the action (share).
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Answer:
A
#### 10.
The men were laughed at by the others.
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Analysis: The subject "the men" receives the action (were laughed at), and the doer of the action is mentioned ("by the others").
-
Answer:
P
---
Final Answers:
1.
P
2.
A
3.
P
4.
A
5.
A
6.
A
7.
A
8.
P
9.
A
10.
P
Boxed Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{P, A, P, A, A, A, A, P, A, P}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of active and passive voice worksheet for 8th grade.
