Active Passive Voice Quiz

Select the sentence written in active voice:

1. The decision was finalized by the committee yesterday.
2. The researchers discovered a new species in the rainforest.
3. A cake is being baked by the chef in the kitchen.
4. The instructions have been misunderstood by the students.

Answer: (b) The researchers discovered a new species in the rainforest.

A passive voice construction always includes:

1. a direct object
2. an indirect object
3. a past participle
4. a helping verb

Answer: (c) a past participle

What is the role of the subject in this passive sentence? The new syllabus has been approved by the academic council.

1. performer of the action
2. receiver of the action
3. secondary participant in the action
4. the object of focus

Answer: (b) receiver of the action

Identify the incorrect use of passive voice:

1. The groundbreaking invention has been announced by the scientist.
2. The manager made the final decision last week.
3. The homework was submitted by the students on time.
4. The thief was caught by the police in an hour.

Answer: (b) The manager made the final decision last week.

Rewrite the active sentence below in passive voice while retaining its meaning: The professor explained the complex theory to the students in great detail.

1. The complex theory was explained by the professor to the students in great detail.
2. The students were explained the complex theory in great detail by the professor.
3. The professor explained to the students in great detail about the complex theory.
4. The complex theory is being explained in great detail to the students by the professor.

Answer: (a) The complex theory was explained by the professor to the students in great detail.

Rewrite this passive sentence in active voice: The prize for innovation was awarded to her by the panel of judges.

1. The panel of judges awarded the prize for innovation to her.
2. The panel of judges has awarded the prize for innovation to her.
3. She was awarded the prize for innovation by the panel of judges.
4. The panel of judges is awarding her the prize for innovation.

Answer: (a) The panel of judges awarded the prize for innovation to her.

Which passive construction effectively omits the doer of the action? The reports _______ submitted before the deadline.

1. were
2. will be
3. have been
4. all of the above

Answer: (d) all of the above

Why does this sentence use active voice instead of passive? The chef prepared the meal with extraordinary precision.

1. to focus on the chef's skill
2. to emphasize the meal being prepared
3. to make the sentence more concise
4. to use a formal tone

Answer: (a) to focus on the chef's skill

Which passive construction is most appropriate for the formal context below? The manager ___________ informed about the delay in the shipment.

1. is being
2. will have been
3. has been
4. was

Answer: (c) has been

Identify the sentence where passive voice is used incorrectly:

1. The cake was baked perfectly by the amateur chef.
2. Mistakes were made during the project’s implementation.
3. A new policy was introduced to address employee concerns.
4. The students were completed the test by noon.

Answer: (d) The students were completed the test by noon.