Check out our Active and Passive Voice Quiz! It’s great for anyone who wants to improve their ability to choose between two ways of describing action in sentences.
The active voice is when the subject of the sentence does the action (like “The cat ate the fish”). The passive voice is when the subject is the one receiving the action (like “The fish was eaten by the cat”). Knowing how to use both can make your writing sound just right, depending on what you want to say.
By taking this quiz, you’ll practice flipping sentences between active and passive, making sure you know how to use each one. Whether you’re studying for a test or want to write better, these questions will help you. Let’s dive in and play with some sentences!
1. What is active voice?
a) A sentence structure where the subject performs the action of the verb
b) A sentence structure where the subject receives the action of the verb
c) A sentence structure where the verb comes before the subject
d) A sentence structure without a clear subject
Answer:
a) A sentence structure where the subject performs the action of the verb
Explanation:
In active voice, the subject of the sentence performs the action expressed by the verb.
2. Choose the sentence written in passive voice.
a) The cat chased the mouse.
b) The mouse was chased by the cat.
c) The dog barks loudly.
d) She writes a letter.
Answer:
b) The mouse was chased by the cat.
Explanation:
This sentence is in passive voice because the subject (the mouse) is receiving the action of the verb.
3. What is passive voice?
a) A sentence where the subject is the doer of the action
b) A sentence where the subject is acted upon
c) A sentence that does not contain a verb
d) A sentence that always uses future tense
Answer:
b) A sentence where the subject is acted upon
Explanation:
In passive voice, the subject of the sentence receives the action performed by the verb.
4. Identify the active voice sentence.
a) The book was read by her.
b) The cake was eaten by the children.
c) The window was broken by the storm.
d) The gardener waters the plants.
Answer:
d) The gardener waters the plants.
Explanation:
This sentence is in active voice as the subject (the gardener) is performing the action of the verb (waters).
5. Which sentence is in passive voice?
a) The teacher is teaching the lesson.
b) The lesson is being taught by the teacher.
c) They play football every Sunday.
d) She sang a beautiful song.
Answer:
b) The lesson is being taught by the teacher.
Explanation:
This sentence is in passive voice as the subject (the lesson) is receiving the action done by the teacher.
6. Choose the sentence written in active voice.
a) The song was sung by her.
b) The letter was written by him.
c) He completed the assignment.
d) The painting was admired by the audience.
Answer:
c) He completed the assignment.
Explanation:
This sentence is in active voice because the subject (he) is performing the action (completed).
7. What does it mean when a sentence is in passive voice?
a) The subject of the sentence performs the action.
b) The subject of the sentence receives the action.
c) There is no subject in the sentence.
d) The sentence always uses the past tense.
Answer:
b) The subject of the sentence receives the action.
Explanation:
In passive voice, the subject of the sentence is acted upon by the verb.
8. Identify the passive voice sentence.
a) The chef cooks the meal.
b) The meal is cooked by the chef.
c) The children play outside.
d) She drives her car to work.
Answer:
b) The meal is cooked by the chef.
Explanation:
This sentence is in passive voice as the subject (the meal) is receiving the action done by the chef.
9. Which sentence is in active voice?
a) The results were announced by the principal.
b) The letter was delivered by the postman.
c) The artist painted a beautiful portrait.
d) A story was told by the grandmother.
Answer:
c) The artist painted a beautiful portrait.
Explanation:
This sentence is in active voice as the subject (the artist) is performing the action (painted).
10. Choose the sentence written in passive voice.
a) The students are learning the lesson.
b) The lesson is learned by the students.
c) They are watching a movie.
d) She is making a cake.
Answer:
b) The lesson is learned by the students.
Explanation:
This sentence is in passive voice because the subject (the lesson) is receiving the action of the verb.
11. What characterizes an active voice sentence?
a) The subject is before the verb and performs the action.
b) The subject is after the verb and receives the action.
c) The sentence uses helping verbs.
d) The sentence does not specify the doer of the action.
Answer:
a) The subject is before the verb and performs the action.
Explanation:
In active voice, the subject comes before the verb and performs the action expressed by the verb.
12. Identify the active voice sentence.
a) The meeting was scheduled by the manager.
b) The report was submitted on time.
c) The dog chased the squirrel.
d) The homework was done by the students.
Answer:
c) The dog chased the squirrel.
Explanation:
This sentence is in active voice as the subject (the dog) is performing the action (chased).
13. Which sentence is in passive voice?
a) She washes the dishes every night.
b) The dishes are washed by her every night.
c) They go to the park every weekend.
d) He fixes cars for a living.
Answer:
b) The dishes are washed by her every night.
Explanation:
This sentence is in passive voice because the subject (the dishes) is receiving the action of the verb.
14. Choose the sentence written in active voice.
a) The homework was completed by the student.
b) The game was won by the team.
c) The gardener planted new flowers.
d) The song was heard on the radio.
Answer:
c) The gardener planted new flowers.
Explanation:
This sentence is in active voice because the subject (the gardener) is performing the action (planted).
15. What is the main difference between active and passive voice?
a) The tense of the verb
b) The placement of the subject
c) The use of action verbs
d) The type of sentence structure
Answer:
b) The placement of the subject
Explanation:
The main difference lies in the placement of the subject and whether it performs or receives the action of the verb.
16. Identify the passive voice sentence.
a) The photographer takes stunning photos.
b) Stunning photos are taken by the photographer.
c) She runs a marathon every year.
d) They are painting the house.
Answer:
b) Stunning photos are taken by the photographer.
Explanation:
This sentence is in passive voice as the subject (stunning photos) is receiving the action done by the photographer.
17. Which sentence is in active voice?
a) The door was opened by him.
b) She was given a gift by her friend.
c) The team scored the winning goal.
d) The message was delivered by the courier.
Answer:
c) The team scored the winning goal.
Explanation:
This sentence is in active voice as the subject (the team) is performing the action (scored).
18. Choose the sentence written in passive voice.
a) The cat sleeps on the sofa.
b) The sofa is slept on by the cat.
c) He reads the newspaper every morning.
d) She is typing an email.
Answer:
b) The sofa is slept on by the cat.
Explanation:
This sentence is in passive voice because the subject (the sofa) is receiving the action of the verb.
19. What does it mean when a sentence is in active voice?
a) The action is performed by the subject.
b) The subject is being acted upon.
c) There is no direct object in the sentence.
d) The verb comes at the beginning of the sentence.
Answer:
a) The action is performed by the subject.
Explanation:
In active voice, the subject of the sentence performs the action expressed by the verb.
20. Identify the passive voice sentence.
a) The children play in the park.
b) The park is visited by many people.
c) He drives to work every day.
d) She writes novels for a living.
Answer:
b) The park is visited by many people.
Explanation:
This sentence is in passive voice as the subject (the park) is receiving the action done by people.
21. Which sentence is in active voice?
a) The windows were cleaned by the cleaner.
b) The cleaner cleans the windows.
c) The windows are often dirty.
d) The cleaning is done regularly.
Answer:
b) The cleaner cleans the windows.
Explanation:
This sentence is in active voice because the subject (the cleaner) is performing the action (cleans).
22. Choose the sentence written in passive voice.
a) The birds sing beautifully in the morning.
b) Beautiful songs are sung by the birds in the morning.
c) She enjoys singing.
d) They are going to the concert tonight.
Answer:
b) Beautiful songs are sung by the birds in the morning.
Explanation:
This sentence is in passive voice because the subject (beautiful songs) is receiving the action of the verb.
23. What characterizes a passive voice sentence?
a) The subject performs the action of the verb.
b) The subject receives the action of the verb.
c) The sentence always uses past tense.
d) The object of the sentence is always clear.
Answer:
b) The subject receives the action of the verb.
Explanation:
In passive voice, the subject of the sentence is acted upon by the verb.
24. Identify the active voice sentence.
a) The award was given to the most deserving student.
b) The most deserving student received the award.
c) The award is highly coveted by students.
d) The giving of the award is a cherished tradition.
Answer:
b) The most deserving student received the award.
Explanation:
This sentence is in active voice as the subject (the most deserving student) is performing the action (received).
25. Which sentence is in passive voice?
a) She bakes cakes for the bakery.
b) Cakes are baked by her for the bakery.
c) They visit the bakery often.
d) He will buy a cake from the bakery.
Answer:
b) Cakes are baked by her for the bakery.
Explanation:
This sentence is in passive voice because the subject (cakes) is receiving the action of the verb, performed by 'her'.