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or
passive
Billy kicks
the ball.
Kim is bothered
by a headache.
Verb
Verb
Passivevoice verb
a past participle
were planted
Passive-voice verbs can also include helping verbs.
a helping verb + a form of be + a past participle
have been planted
Forms of be
am
are
is
was
were
be
been
being
Prepositional
phrase
a preposition
a noun or pronoun
(the object of the preposition)
any modifiers of the object
in
the strong
wind
wind
Passive
voice
Review A
For each sentence, identify the boldface verb as active or
passive. Then tell whether the sentence emphasizes (1) the
action and its performer or (2) the receiver of the action.
1. Snow slowly drifted across the road.
2. The swelling on Kellys arm was caused by a bee sting.
3. Several streetlights were blown over during the storm.
4. Raymond has set some birdseed out for the cardinals.
Review A
For each sentence, identify the boldface verb as active or
passive. Then tell whether the sentence emphasizes (1) the
action and its performer or (2) the receiver of the action.
1. Snow slowly drifted across the road.
active; emphasizes action and performer
2. The swelling on Kellys arm was caused by a bee sting.
passive; emphasizes receiver of action
3. Several streetlights were blown over during the storm.
passive, emphasizes receiver of action
4. Raymond has set some birdseed out for the cardinals.
active; emphasizes action and performer
Review B
For each sentence, supply the verb as indicated in
parentheses.
1. Kennys fans __________ him on to victory. (cheer,
active voice)
2. The science class __________ the nature center. (visit,
active voice)
3. The Gettysburg Address __________ by Abraham
Lincoln. (write, passive voice)
4. The dogs __________ after their long exercise session.
(rest, active voice)
5. Most of the food __________ by Uncle Pablo. (prepare,
passive voice)
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Review B
For each sentence, supply the verb as indicated in
parentheses. (Possible answers)
cheered him on to victory. (cheer,
1. Kennys fans __________
active voice)
visited
2. The science class __________
the nature center. (visit,
active voice)
was written by Abraham
3. The Gettysburg Address ___________
Lincoln. (write, passive voice)
rested
4. The dogs __________
after their long exercise session.
(rest, active voice)
prepared by Uncle Pablo.
5. Most of the food was
____________
(prepare, passive voice)
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