Active Passive Voice MCQs
The active voice is used when:
a) The subject performs the action
b) The subject receives the action
c) The sentence has no subject
d) The verb is in the past tense
Answer: a) The subject performs the action
Which of the following sentences is in the passive voice?
a) Sarah baked a cake for the party.
b) The book was written by a famous author.
c) John plays basketball every weekend.
d) The teacher is explaining the lesson.
Answer: b) The book was written by a famous author.
In the sentence “The car was repaired by the mechanic,” which part of the sentence is the subject in the passive voice?
a) The car
b) Was repaired
c) By the mechanic
d) None of the above
Answer: a) The car
Which of the following is an example of an active voice sentence?
a) The cake was eaten by the children.
b) The letter was written by Sarah.
c) The dog chased the ball.
d) The window was broken by the storm.
Answer: c) The dog chased the ball.
The passive voice is often used to:
a) Emphasize the subject of the sentence
b) Make the sentence shorter
c) Highlight the action performed by the subject
d) Shift the focus to the object of the action
Answer: d) Shift the focus to the object of the action
Which of the following sentences is in the active voice?
a) The movie was watched by millions of people.
b) The new building will be constructed next year.
c) The report was submitted by the team.
d) Lisa baked a delicious cake for the party.
Answer: d) Lisa baked a delicious cake for the party.
In the sentence “The letter was mailed by Alice,” which part of the sentence is the verb in the passive voice?
a) The letter
b) Was mailed
c) By Alice
d) None of the above
Answer: b) Was mailed
The active voice is generally preferred in writing because it:
a) Adds clarity and directness to the sentence
b) Makes the sentence longer
c) Provides a passive tone
d) Reduces the need for a subject
Answer: a) Adds clarity and directness to the sentence
Which of the following sentences is in the passive voice?
a) She painted a beautiful picture.
b) The car hit the tree.
c) The book was written by an acclaimed author.
d) I am going to the park.
Answer: c) The book was written by an acclaimed author.
In the sentence “The house was cleaned by the maid,” which part of the sentence is the subject in the passive voice?
a) The house
b) Was cleaned
c) By the maid
d) None of the above
Answer: a) The house
Which of the following is an example of an active voice sentence?
a) The vase was broken by the cat.
b) The song was sung by the choir.
c) The teacher explained the lesson.
d) The ticket was purchased online.
Answer: c) The teacher explained the lesson.
The passive voice is often used to:
a) Add more action to the sentence
b) Shift the focus from the subject to the object
c) Make the sentence more concise
d) Change the tense of the verb
Answer: b) Shift the focus from the subject to the object
Which of the following sentences is in the active voice?
a) The movie was directed by a renowned filmmaker.
b) The report will be reviewed by the supervisor.
c) Mary was given a gift by John.
d) They have been invited to the party.
Answer: d) They have been invited to the party.
In the sentence “The cake was baked by my mom,” which part of the sentence is the verb in the passive voice?
a) The cake
b) Was baked
c) By my mom
d) None of the above
Answer: b) Was baked
The active voice is generally preferred in writing because it:
a) Makes the sentence sound more formal
b) Reduces the need for an object
c) Provides a stronger impact on the reader
d) Avoids the use of verbs
Answer: c) Provides a stronger impact on the reader
Which of the following sentences is in the passive voice?
a) The company launched a new product.
b) The dog chased the squirrel up the tree.
c) The proposal will be discussed in the meeting.
d) She sings beautifully.
Answer: c) The proposal will be discussed in the meeting.
In the sentence “The door was left open,” which part of the sentence is the subject in the passive voice?
a) The door
b) Was left
c) Open
d) None of the above
Answer: a) The door
The passive voice is often used to:
a) Make the sentence more engaging
b) Place emphasis on the subject
c) Express actions without specifying the doer
d) Create a sense of urgency
Answer: c) Express actions without specifying the doer
Which of the following sentences is in the passive voice?
a) The students presented their projects in class.
b) The cake was baked by my grandmother.
c) The birds chirp happily in the morning.
d) She plays the piano beautifully.
Answer: b) The cake was baked by my grandmother.
In the sentence “The letter was delivered by the mailman,” which part of the sentence is the subject in the passive voice?
a) The letter
b) Was delivered
c) By the mailman
d) None of the above
Answer: a) The letter
Which of the following is an example of an active voice sentence?
a) The package was received by the customer.
b) The marathon will be held next Sunday.
c) The dog wagged its tail.
d) The book was misplaced by someone.
Answer: c) The dog wagged its tail.
The passive voice is often used to:
a) Convey a sense of urgency
b) Highlight the subject’s actions
c) Shift the focus from the object to the subject
d) Simplify complex ideas
Answer: c) Shift the focus from the object to the subject
Which of the following sentences is in the active voice?
a) The problem was solved by the team.
b) The play was performed by talented actors.
c) He was praised for his achievements.
d) They were surprised by the sudden announcement.
Answer: c) He was praised for his achievements.
In the sentence “The movie was directed by an award-winning director,” which part of the sentence is the verb in the passive voice?
a) The movie
b) Was directed
c) By an award-winning director
d) None of the above
Answer: b) Was directed
The active voice is generally preferred in writing because it:
a) Adds variety to sentence structure
b) Enhances clarity and readability
c) Creates a more formal tone
d) Allows for more passive verbs
Answer: b) Enhances clarity and readability
Which of the following sentences is in the passive voice?
a) The team won the championship.
b) The letter will be mailed tomorrow.
c) She wrote a heartfelt poem.
d) The children are playing in the park.
Answer: b) The letter will be mailed tomorrow.
In the sentence “The car was repaired by a skilled mechanic,” which part of the sentence is the subject in the passive voice?
a) The car
b) Was repaired
c) By a skilled mechanic
d) None of the above
Answer: a) The car
The passive voice is often used to:
a) Make the sentence more concise
b) Emphasize the subject’s role
c) Express a lack of knowledge about the doer
d) Add complexity to the sentence structure
Answer: c) Express a lack of knowledge about the doer
Which of the following sentences is in the passive voice?
a) The chef cooked a delicious meal.
b) The house needs to be painted.
c) I enjoy playing tennis.
d) They built a new bridge.
Answer: b) The house needs to be painted.
In the sentence “The cake was eaten by the children,” which part of the sentence is the subject in the passive voice?
a) The cake
b) Was eaten
c) By the children
d) None of the above
Answer: a) The cake
Which of the following is an example of an active voice sentence?
a) The concert tickets were sold out.
b) The movie will be watched by millions.
c) Sarah wrote a heartfelt letter.
d) The problem was solved by a team of experts.
Answer: c) Sarah wrote a heartfelt letter.
The passive voice is often used to:
a) Emphasize the subject’s actions
b) Draw attention to the verb
c) Make the sentence more concise
d) Depict a sense of urgency
Answer: c) Make the sentence more concise
Which of the following sentences is in the active voice?
a) The song was sung by a famous artist.
b) The car was driven by my brother.
c) We were greeted warmly by the host.
d) He was given a surprise gift.
Answer: d) He was given a surprise gift.
In the sentence “The report was submitted by John,” which part of the sentence is the verb in the passive voice?
a) The report
b) Was submitted
c) By John
d) None of the above
Answer: b) Was submitted
The active voice is generally preferred in writing because it:
a) Adds variety to sentence structure
b) Creates a more formal tone
c) Highlights the object of the action
d) Improves clarity and directness
Answer: d) Improves clarity and directness
Which of the following sentences is in the passive voice?
a) The team won the game.
b) The book will be published next month.
c) She painted a beautiful landscape.
d) The children are playing in the park.
Answer: b) The book will be published next month.
In the sentence “The window was broken by the storm,” which part of the sentence is the subject in the passive voice?
a) The window
b) Was broken
c) By the storm
d) None of the above
Answer: a) The window
The passive voice is often used to:
a) Place emphasis on the subject
b) Express actions without specifying the doer
c) Add complexity to the sentence structure
d) Convey a sense of certainty
Answer: b) Express actions without specifying the doer
Which of the following sentences is in the passive voice?
a) The students presented their projects in class.
b) The building collapsed during the earthquake.
c) The teacher explained the lesson to the students.
d) They organized a fundraising event.
Answer: b) The building collapsed during the earthquake.
In the sentence “The book was written by a renowned author,” which part of the sentence is the subject in the passive voice?
a) The book
b) Was written
c) By a renowned author
d) None of the above
Answer: a) The book
Which of the following is an example of an active voice sentence?
a) The movie was watched by millions of people.
b) The door was opened by the janitor.
c) She received a scholarship for her achievements.
d) The message was conveyed through a text.
Answer: c) She received a scholarship for her achievements.
The passive voice is often used to:
a) Emphasize the subject’s actions
b) Shift the focus from the object to the subject
c) Simplify complex ideas
d) Add suspense to the sentence
Answer: b) Shift the focus from the object to the subject
Which of the following sentences is in the active voice?
a) The package was delivered by the courier.
b) The song was sung beautifully by the vocalist.
c) He was applauded for his outstanding performance.
d) They were surprised by the unexpected news.
Answer: c) He was applauded for his outstanding performance.
In the sentence “The project was completed by the team,” which part of the sentence is the verb in the passive voice?
a) The project
b) Was completed
c) By the team
d) None of the above
Answer: b) Was completed
The active voice is generally preferred in writing because it:
a) Adds complexity to the sentence structure
b) Creates a more formal tone
c) Enhances clarity and readability
d) Provides a passive tone
Answer: c) Enhances clarity and readability
Which of the following sentences is in the passive voice?
a) The team won the championship.
b) The report will be submitted by the deadline.
c) She wrote a heartfelt poem.
d) The children are playing in the park.
Answer: b) The report will be submitted by the deadline.
In the sentence “The painting was created by a talented artist,” which part of the sentence is the subject in the passive voice?
a) The painting
b) Was created
c) By a talented artist
d) None of the above
Answer: a) The painting
Which of the following sentences is in the passive voice?
a) The students presented their research findings.
b) The vase fell off the table and shattered.
c) The teacher assigned homework to the class.
d) They organized a charity event.
Answer: b) The vase fell off the table and shattered.
In the sentence “The cake was baked by the baker,” which part of the sentence is the subject in the passive voice?
a) The cake
b) Was baked
c) By the baker
d) None of the above
Answer: a) The cake
Which of the following is an example of an active voice sentence?
a) The poem was recited by a talented poet.
b) The project will be completed by the team.
c) Sarah wrote a captivating novel.
d) The problem was solved by a group of experts.
Answer: c) Sarah wrote a captivating novel.
The passive voice is often used to:
a) Emphasize the subject’s actions
b) Shift the focus from the object to the subject
c) Simplify complex ideas
d) Create a sense of urgency
Answer: b) Shift the focus from the object to the subject
Which of the following sentences is in the active voice?
a) The song was composed by a renowned musician.
b) The car was driven by my father.
c) We were invited to the party.
d) He was given a surprise gift.
Answer: c) We were invited to the party.
In the sentence “The presentation was delivered by the speaker,” which part of the sentence is the verb in the passive voice?
a) The presentation
b) Was delivered
c) By the speaker
d) None of the above
Answer: b) Was delivered
The active voice is generally preferred in writing because it:
a) Adds variety to sentence structure
b) Enhances clarity and readability
c) Creates a more formal tone
d) Allows for more passive verbs
Answer: b) Enhances clarity and readability
Which of the following sentences is in the passive voice?
a) The team won the championship.
b) The report was submitted by the deadline.
c) She painted a beautiful picture.
d) The children are playing in the park.
Answer: b) The report was submitted by the deadline.
In the sentence “The letter was written by my sister,” which part of the sentence is the subject in the passive voice?
a) The letter
b) Was written
c) By my sister
d) None of the above
Answer: a) The letter
Which of the following sentences is in the passive voice?
a) The company launched a new product.
b) The cake was eaten by the children.
c) She sings beautifully.
d) They completed the project ahead of schedule.
Answer: b) The cake was eaten by the children.
In the sentence “The book was written by a famous author,” which part of the sentence is the subject in the passive voice?
a) The book
b) Was written
c) By a famous author
d) None of the above
Answer: a) The book
Which of the following is an example of an active voice sentence?
a) The movie was enjoyed by the audience.
b) The door was opened by the janitor.
c) Sarah received a prestigious award.
d) The problem was solved by a team of experts.
Answer: c) Sarah received a prestigious award.
The passive voice is often used to:
a) Convey a sense of urgency
b) Shift the focus from the object to the subject
c) Simplify complex ideas
d) Add suspense to the sentence
Answer: b) Shift the focus from the object to the subject
Which of the following sentences is in the active voice?
a) The painting was admired by many visitors.
b) The car was driven by my friend.
c) We were entertained by the live band.
d) He was presented with a certificate.
Answer: d) He was presented with a certificate.
In the sentence “The concert was attended by thousands of people,” which part of the sentence is the verb in the passive voice?
a) The concert
b) Was attended
c) By thousands of people
d) None of the above
Answer: b) Was attended
The active voice is generally preferred in writing because it:
a) Adds variety to sentence structure
b) Enhances clarity and readability
c) Creates a more formal tone
d) Provides a passive tone
Answer: b) Enhances clarity and readability
Which of the following sentences is in the passive voice?
a) The team won the game.
b) The report was submitted yesterday.
c) She wrote an interesting article.
d) The children are playing in the park.
Answer: b) The report was submitted yesterday.
In the sentence “The house was decorated by a professional designer,” which part of the sentence is the subject in the passive voice?
a) The house
b) Was decorated
c) By a professional designer
d) None of the above
Answer: a) The house
