English Class 5 Active and Passive Voice

Asked by AKSHAY GURU VARADHARAJAN · SRI CHAITANYA TECHNO SCHOOL, JAYANTI NAGAR.

Which of these sentences is in the ACTIVE voice?

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A The homework was finished on time.
B The window was broken by the ball.
C The teacher praised the hardworking student.
D The songs were sung by the choir.

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Answer: C. The teacher praised the hardworking student.

Answer: C) The teacher praised the hardworking student.
Explanation: In sentence C, the subject (teacher) is performing the action (praised) directly. In all other options, the subject is receiving the action, which is characteristic of the passive voice.

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Which of these sentences is in the ACTIVE voice?

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