Active and Passive Voice Quiz

Which of these is a passive construction?

1. The committee has acknowledged the contributions made by the junior researchers during the presentation.
2. The junior researchers were acknowledging the committee’s support throughout the event.
3. The committee is preparing a comprehensive report based on the data presented.
4. The junior researchers made significant contributions during the presentation, which were acknowledged by the committee.

Answer: (d) The junior researchers made significant contributions during the presentation, which were acknowledged by the committee.

Identify the error in the sentence which is in active voice and choose the correct version. Active (with error): The volunteers distributes relief materials every evening after the storm.

1. "distributes" should be "distributed"
2. "The volunteers" should be "The volunteer"
3. "distributes" should be "distribute"
4. "after the storm" should be "before the storm"

Answer: (c) "distributes" should be "distribute"

Complete the sentence by filling in the blank with the correct passive voice form. Active: The chef prepared a delightful three-course meal for the guests. Passive: A delightful three-course meal ______ by the chef for the guests.

1. is prepared
2. was being prepared
3. had been prepared
4. was prepared

Answer: (d) was prepared

Complete the sentence by filling in the blank with the correct passive voice form. Active: The volunteers have distributed food packets across the flood-hit region. Passive: Food packets ______ across the flood-hit region by the volunteers.

1. had been distributed
2. have been distributed
3. are being distributed
4. will be distributed

Answer: (b) have been distributed

Fill in the blanks with the correct voice and verb form: The confidential emails ___ already ___ by the time the IT manager ___ the breach.

1. had; been sent; discovered
2. were; sent; was discovered
3. have; being sent; was discovering
4. had; sent; discovers

Answer: (a) had; been sent; discovered

Fill in the blanks using correct verb forms in active voice: The editorial team ___ the manuscript thoroughly, ___ all factual errors, and ___ it to the printing department before noon.

1. reviewed; corrected; submitted
2. was reviewing; correcting; was submitting
3. reviews; has corrected; will submit
4. reviews; has corrected; will be submitting

Answer: (a) reviewed; corrected; submitted

Choose the correct passive transformation of the sentence: The committee will have finalised the strategic proposal by Monday.

1. The strategic proposal has been finalised by the committee by Monday.
2. The strategic proposal will be finalised by the committee by Monday.
3. The strategic proposal will have been finalised by the committee by Monday.
4. The strategic proposal is being finalised by the committee by Monday.

Answer: (c) The strategic proposal will have been finalised by the committee by Monday.

Which of the following passive constructions is grammatically incorrect?

1. The manuscript was meticulously edited by the publishing team.
2. The decision is being debated by the board as we speak.
3. The results were known to the students before they were declared.
4. The contract has signed by both parties.

Answer: (d) The contract has signed by both parties.

Choose the correct passive form of the sentence below. Active: Did she complete the report on time?

1. Was the report being completed on time by her?
2. Was the report completed by her on time?
3. Has the report been completed on time by her?
4. Had the report been completed on time by her?

Answer: (b) Was the report completed by her on time?

Choose the correct active form: Passive: Has the global marketing strategy been thoroughly revised by the executive board in response to recent trends?

1. Did the executive board thoroughly revise the global marketing strategy in response to recent trends?
2. Was the executive board revising the global marketing strategy in response to recent trends?
3. Has the executive board thoroughly revised the global marketing strategy in response to recent trends?
4. Had the executive board revised the global marketing strategy thoroughly in response to recent trends?

Answer: (c) Has the executive board thoroughly revised the global marketing strategy in response to recent trends?