Question

The sentences below a construction and either the passive or the active voice. If the sentence is written correctly in the active voice place a “ C” in adjacent blank. If the sentence is written in passive voice rewrite it in the active voice in the space provided.

Answer 1

Answer:

2. Fairfield Porter showed a lack of artistic talents compared to his siblings.

3. C

4. After a final count, it was determined that Dennis won the contest.

5. C

6. After applicants failed the entrance exam for five consecutive years, school officials think it's time to make a change.

7. A recent study found that senior surgeons use intuition significantly more often than do most residents or mid-level doctors.

8. C

Explanation:

ACTIVE voice: (subject , verb , object)

e.g He received a letter.

PASSIVE voice: (object , verb , subject)

e.g A letter was received by him.