Problem Overview:
The task is to determine whether each sentence is written in the
Active Voice or the
Passive Voice. The key distinction is:
-
Active Voice: The subject performs the action.
-
Passive Voice: The subject receives the action.
Solution:
Let's analyze each sentence and classify it as either
Active (A) or
Passive (P).
---
#### 1.
The pirate hoisted the sails.
-
Analysis: The subject "The pirate" is performing the action "hoisted."
-
Classification:
A (Active)
#### 2.
The sails were hoisted by the pirate.
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Analysis: The subject "The sails" is receiving the action "were hoisted."
-
Classification:
P (Passive)
#### 3.
The bat guided the moth.
-
Analysis: The subject "The bat" is performing the action "guided."
-
Classification:
A (Active)
#### 4.
The moth was gulped by the bat.
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Analysis: The subject "The moth" is receiving the action "was gulped."
-
Classification:
P (Passive)
#### 5.
The plane was flown by the pilot.
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Analysis: The subject "The plane" is receiving the action "was flown."
-
Classification:
P (Passive)
#### 6.
The pilot flew the plane.
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Analysis: The subject "The pilot" is performing the action "flew."
-
Classification:
A (Active)
#### 7.
A huge pot of spaghetti was cooked by the chef.
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Analysis: The subject "A huge pot of spaghetti" is receiving the action "was cooked."
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Classification:
P (Passive)
#### 8.
The chef cooked a huge pot of spaghetti.
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Analysis: The subject "The chef" is performing the action "cooked."
-
Classification:
A (Active)
#### 9.
The poodle chased the squirrel.
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Analysis: The subject "The poodle" is performing the action "chased."
-
Classification:
A (Active)
#### 10.
The squirrel was chased by the poodle.
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Analysis: The subject "The squirrel" is receiving the action "was chased."
-
Classification:
P (Passive)
---
Final Answer:
```
1. A
2. P
3. A
4. P
5. P
6. A
7. P
8. A
9. A
10. P
```
Boxed Answer:
$$
\boxed{A, P, A, P, P, A, P, A, A, P}
$$
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of passive to active voice worksheet.
