To solve this task, we need to understand the difference between active and passive voice:
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Active Voice: The subject performs the action. Example: "The dog chased the cat."
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Passive Voice: The subject receives the action. Example: "The cat was chased by the dog."
Now, let's analyze each sentence:
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"A race is going on at the zoo tomorrow for all animals in the zoo."
- This sentence describes an event happening but doesn't clearly show who is performing the action. It focuses on the race itself, not who is organizing or running it.
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Answer: Passive
2.
"The first electric battery, called a voltaic pile, was invented by Alessandro Volta in 1800."
- Here, the focus is on the invention (the object), and the inventor (Alessandro Volta) is mentioned as the doer of the action using "by."
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Answer: Passive
3.
"Who borrowed my copy of the hoodie?"
- In this question, "who" is the subject performing the action of borrowing.
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Answer: Active
4.
"My sister's softball game was delayed by the unexpected downpour."
- The game (subject) received the action of being delayed due to the rain.
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Answer: Passive
5.
"Argentinosaurus have danced the tango for almost two hundred years."
- Argentinosaurus (subject) are performing the action of dancing.
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Answer: Active
6.
"Unfortunately, Frank's package had been delivered to the wrong apartment."
- The package (object) received the action of being delivered.
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Answer: Passive
7.
"More than 100 hikers will have been plucked from the park escape."
- The hikers (object) received the action of being plucked/rescued.
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Answer: Passive
8.
"The Rivermen are likely to win the top prize at the regional choir competition."
- The Rivermen (subject) are expected to perform the action of winning.
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Answer: Active
9.
"Will classes be cancelled due to the winter storm?"
- Classes (object) are receiving the action of being cancelled.
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Answer: Passive
10.
"Van Gogh's painting Starry Night was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2016."
- The painting (object) received the action of being named.
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Answer: Passive
11.
"Do Archibald students want their final exam projects before class?"
- Students (subject) are performing the action of wanting.
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Answer: Active
12.
"The student driver went through the gym behind the next basketball hoop."
- The student driver (subject) performed the action of driving.
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Answer: Active
Final Answer:
1. Passive
2. Passive
3. Active
4. Passive
5. Active
6. Passive
7. Passive
8. Active
9. Passive
10. Passive
11. Active
12. Active
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of active and passive worksheet.
