Active and Passive Voice Flashcards
1
Q
True or False: Transitive verbs only pass action to a direct object.
A
False: Transitive verbs do not only pass action to a direct object.
2
Q
What two things may receive the action of a transitive verb?
A
The direct object and the subject. The difference in receivers determines the voice.
3
Q
What voice is the verb in when a direct object receives the action?
A
The active voice; the subject performs the action
4
Q
What voice is the verb in when a subject receives the action?
A
The passive voice; the subject receives the action
5
Q
What can help determine if a sentence is in a passive voice?
A
There will always be a verb phrase, the helping verb is a form of be, and the main verb is a past participle.
Mental Note: Most passive voice sentences will use the word “by”.
