UH-Victoria

Active and Passive Sentences

Exercise 3

 

Identify the following sentences as passive or active sentences.

  1. The thank you card was greatly appreciated.
  2. The prisoners were sent to solitary confinement.
  3. The prisoner was sent to solitary confinement by the warden.
  4. The family was completely embarrassed by their Dad’s practical joke.
  5. Massive amounts of mail are sent by solicitors every day.
  6. The Hours was recognized as a top film in 2002.
  7. Her mother sent her to her room because she was acting up.
  8. John David caused the accident when he crossed the street without looking both ways.
  9. Malissa was told that her daughter would recover well.
  10. After much debate, the senator decided for whom to vote by reading each candidate’s political platforms.
  11. All suggestions will be received via email.
  12. Astigmatism is defined as an eye defect that prevents focusing of sharp, distinct images.
  13. Social security number and password are required to log into the system.
  14. Diana washed all the dishes and cleaned the whole house before leaving home.
  15. All of the clothes had been folded before she returned.

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