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The bridge__(build)recently.
has been built
What is the correct form of present continuous passive?
A) Am/Is/Are + being + past participle (+by+noun)
B) Was/Were + being + past participle (+by+noun)
C) I don't know
A) Am/Is/Are + being + past participle (+by+noun)
Hopefully you didn't choose C
True or False: Changing a sentence from active to passive completely changes the overall meaning of the sentence.
False; It does not completely change the meaning, but it changes the focus
An "agentless passive" is used when the agent performing the action falls into one of these three categories:
A) Important, specific, or named
B) Past, present, or future
C) Unimportant, unknown, or obvious
D) Singular, plural, or uncountable
E) The agent is the creator of this quiz
C) Unimportant, unknown, or obvious
Nope, it is not E)
The only type of verb that can be put into the passive voice is:
A) Transitive verb
B) Intransitive verb
C) Linking verb
D) Helping verb
A) Transitive verb
__the cars__(make) in Korea?
Are; made
What is the form of simple present passive?
A) Was/were+past participle (+by+noun)
B) Am/is/are+Past participle (+by+noun)
C) I don't know
B) Am/is/are+Past participle (+by+noun)
Come on, you didn't choose C, did you???
When changing an active sentence to a passive one, what does the object (or receiver) of the active sentence become?
The subject
You are telling a friend about your morning and say, "My mail was delivered super early today." Why is it okay to leave out who delivered it?
A) Because it is a complete mystery who delivered the mail.
B) Because you are trying to hide the identity of the mail carrier.
C) Because it is obvious that a mail carrier delivered it.
D) Because the mail carrier is the object of the sentence.
C) Because it is obvious that a mail carrier delivered it.
Passive voice is more LIKELY in scenario ____ (fill in the letter)
A) A teacher giving out an assignment
B) A kid talking about her pet
C) Me describing the awesomeness of this quiz
D) A boss trying to avoid blaming someone for a severe error
D) A boss trying to avoid blaming someone for a severe error
The novel__(write) by a famous author in 1990.
was written
The exams are being taken by the students.
This sentence is ____. (fill in this blank with the letter)
A) Simple present passive
B) Simple past passive
C) Present continuous passive
D) Past continuous passive
C) Present continuous passive
What is the passive voice version of the sentence, "The hurricane damaged the bridge"?
The bridge was damaged by the hurricane.
Why is the agent omitted in the passive sentence, "This package was left on my desk"?
Because the agent is unknown and ✨enigmatic✨
Is the passive voice successfully mastered by you after this quiz?
A) Maybe
B) Yes
C) DEFINITELY YES
D) All of the above
All the tickets for the concert__(sell out) recently.
have been sold out
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
A) The results are being announce by the teacher.
B) The results were being announced by the teacher.
C) The results was being announced by the teacher.
D) The results is being announced by the teacher.
B) The results were being announced by the teacher.
What is the active voice version of the sentence, "ID photos are being taken today"?
They are taking ID photos today.
True or False: Agentless passives are often used to avoid very general subjects such as "people," "someone," or "they."
True
Is this Jeopardy quiz considered an absolute masterpiece of modern education by you?
A) Nah not really
B) Maybe???
C) YES!!!
D) I LOVE IT SOOOO MUCH!!!
D), of course
DID ANYONE CHOOSE A??? >:(
He__(question) by the police right now. Passive!
is being questioned
Which sentence correctly uses the present continuous passive?
A) The study is published by scientists now.
B) The study is being publish by scientists now.
C) The study is being published by scientists now.
D) The study was being published by scientists now.
C) The study is being published by scientists now.
While an active sentence focuses on who performs the action, a passive sentence focuses on the receiver or the result of the action.
True
If a teacher wants to avoid blaming a specific student, how would they change the active sentence "Someone made a serious error in the homework assignment" into a passive sentence?
A serious error was made in the homework.
Has the title of "Most Amazing Teacher" been officially awarded to Ms. Monica by the universe?
A) Yeah, I guess.
B) Yes.
C) ABSOLUTELY YES!!!
D) All of the above.
D) All of the above. OF COURSE IT IS!