Active vs. Passive
Which of the underlined nouns is the "agent" or "doer" in the sentence?
Several people called the police.
people
Re-write the sentence in passive voice.
Beethoven composed this symphony.
This symphony was composed by Beethoven.
Which clause is the noun clause?
Tell me again what vegetable you want.
what vegetables you want
Complete the sentence with that, whether, or if.
Some witnesses are wondering __ the object is part of a military experiment.
whether
(remember for the test: use whether in writing and if in speaking)
Correct the quoted speech, using correct punctuation.
Toto whispered Dorothy I've got a feeling we're not in Kansas anymore.
"Toto," exclaimed Dorothy, "I've got a feeling we're not in Kansas anymore."
Which of the underlined nouns in the sentence is the "receiver" of the action in the sentence?
An accident was reported by drivers.
accident
Re-write the sentence in passive voice.
People make fine woolen sweaters in Ireland.
Fine woolen sweaters are made in Ireland. (by people).
Which is the noun clause?
I'd like to know when you will be home.
when you will be home
Complete the dialogue with that, if, or whether
A: Did you see that strange object in the sky?
B: Yes, I did. I wonder ___ it is a UFO!
Fasten your seatbelts he warned. it's going to be a bumpy ride.
"Fasten your seatbelts," he warned, "It's going to be a bumpy ride."
Is the sentence active or passive?
A complimentary breakfast is served from 7:30 to 10:00.
passive
Re-write the sentence in passive voice.
Importers import olive oil from Italy.
Olive oil is imported from Italy.
Which is the noun clause?
Children often ask why the sky is blue.
why the sky is blue
Complete the sentence with that, whether or if
Is it a fact __ a new-born kangaroo is only 25 centimeters long?
that
Are you talking to me she wondered.
"Are you talking to me?" she wondered.
Is the sentence active or passive?
Coffee is put outside your door at 7:00.
passive
Re-write the sentence in passive voice.
Children were playing with the kittens.
The kittens were being played with by children.
Which is the noun clause?
Do you know why it happened?
why it happened?
Is amazing that camels can go for such long periods of time without food.
False
It is amazing that...
the Terminator put on his sunglasses and exclaimed I'll be back.
The Terminator put on his sunglasses and exclaimed, "I'll be back!"
Is the sentence active or passive?
The bill will be available soon.
active
Re-write the sentence in passive voice.
During registration, advisors will assist students.
During registration, students will be assisted by advisors.
Which is the noun clause?
What they will do is a a mystery.
What they will do
True or False: The sentence is grammatically correct.
Hi. Could you tell me whether if not you have any writing tutors available today?
False
Hi. Could you tell me if you have any writing tutors available today?
Change each quoted statement in reported statements.
It's been a hard days night and I've been working like a dog," he always says.
The teacher said, "I want you to study for the test."
A: What did she tell you?
B: "Leave."
He always says that it's been a hard days night and he's been working like a dog.
The teacher said he wants us to study for the test.
She told me to leave.