Problem Overview:
The task is to identify whether each sentence is written in the
active voice or the
passive voice. Here's a brief explanation of the two voices:
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Active Voice: The subject performs the action. The structure is typically: *Subject + Verb + Object*.
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Passive Voice: The subject receives the action. The structure is typically: *Subject + Be + Past Participle + By + Agent*.
Solution:
Let’s analyze each sentence and determine whether it is in the active or passive voice.
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#### 1.
Kelly did her homework.
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Analysis: Kelly (subject) did (verb) her homework (object).
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Voice: Active
#### 2.
The sentence was written by Joe.
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Analysis: The sentence (subject) was written (past participle) by Joe (agent).
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Voice: Passive
#### 3.
The bus was missed by Allen.
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Analysis: The bus (subject) was missed (past participle) by Allen (agent).
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Voice: Passive
#### 4.
Jill blew her nose.
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Analysis: Jill (subject) blew (verb) her nose (object).
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Voice: Active
#### 5.
The cat laid on the bed.
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Analysis: The cat (subject) laid (verb) on the bed (prepositional phrase).
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Voice: Active
#### 6.
The keys were lost by William.
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Analysis: The keys (subject) were lost (past participle) by William (agent).
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Voice: Passive
#### 7.
The books were sold by Shannon.
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Analysis: The books (subject) were sold (past participle) by Shannon (agent).
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Voice: Passive
#### 8.
Henry won the race.
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Analysis: Henry (subject) won (verb) the race (object).
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Voice: Active
#### 9.
The last donut was eaten by Toby.
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Analysis: The last donut (subject) was eaten (past participle) by Toby (agent).
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Voice: Passive
#### 10.
Carol sang the National Anthem.
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Analysis: Carol (subject) sang (verb) the National Anthem (object).
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Voice: Active
---
Final Answer:
Here are the results for each sentence:
1. Active
2. Passive
3. Passive
4. Active
5. Active
6. Passive
7. Passive
8. Active
9. Passive
10. Active
Boxed Answer:
$$
\boxed{
\begin{array}{ll}
1. & \text{Active} \\
2. & \text{Passive} \\
3. & \text{Passive} \\
4. & \text{Active} \\
5. & \text{Active} \\
6. & \text{Passive} \\
7. & \text{Passive} \\
8. & \text{Active} \\
9. & \text{Passive} \\
10. & \text{Active} \\
\end{array}
}
$$
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of passive and active voice worksheet.
