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or
passive
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
Prepositional
phrase
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 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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