Active and Passive Voice Quiz

In which voice does the subject of the sentence perform the action?Choose the correct answer:

Active Voice
Passive Voice
Both
Neither

Which of the following sentences is in the active voice?Choose the correct answer:

The dress was worn by the girl.
The cat chased the mouse.
The book was read by the teacher.
The cake was baked by the chef.

In which type of voice is the subject acted upon by the verb?Choose the correct answer:

Active Voice
Passive Voice
Both
Neither

Which of the following is a characteristic of the passive voice?Choose the correct answer:

Direct and concise
Wordy and indirect
Engaging and easy to understand
Persuasive and clear

In which type of writing is the passive voice commonly used?Choose the correct answer:

Persuasive writing
Marketing and advertising
Scientific writing
Fictional stories

Which of the following is an example of a passive voice sentence?Choose the correct answer:

The chef cooked the meal.
The meal was cooked by the chef.
The student passed the exam.
The teacher taught the lesson.

What is the primary advantage of using the active voice?Choose the correct answer:

Focuses on the action, not the subject
Avoids placing blame or responsibility
More engaging and easier to understand
Useful when the subject is unknown

In the sentence "The test was aced by the student," which part indicates it's in the passive voice?Choose the correct answer:

The test
Was aced
By the student
The student

Which of the following sentences is in the active voice?Choose the correct answer:

The letter was written by John.
The flowers were watered by Mary.
The dog barked loudly.
The cake was eaten by the kids.

Why might a writer choose to use the passive voice?Choose the correct answer:

To be more direct and concise
To emphasize the action rather than the doer
To create a sense of movement and action
To be more persuasive