1. Which sentence is written in active voice?
The gold medal was won by the Kenyan runner.
Kenyan runner won the gold medal.
The gold medal can be won by the Kenyan runner.
The gold medal is being won by the Kenyan runner.
Explanation:
In active voice, the subject performs the action. Therefore, 'Kenyan runner won the gold medal' is the correct choice.
2. Identify the sentence in passive voice.
The long jump competition is held at the stadium.
Kenyan fans cheer for their team.
The Kenyan athlete broke the record.
The marathon will be won by the Kenyan runner.
Explanation:
Passive voice is when the subject undergoes the action. 'The marathon will be won by the Kenyan runner' is in passive voice.
3. Choose the sentence in active voice.
The soccer match was watched by thousands of fans.
The trophy was awarded to the Kenyan captain.
The Kenyan team won the championship.
The marathon was completed by the Kenyan athlete.
Explanation:
'The Kenyan team won the championship' is an example of active voice where the subject is the doer of the action.
4. Which sentence is written in passive voice?
The gold medalist thanked his supporters.
The rugby match was won by the Kenyan team.
Kenyan swimmers competed in the relay race.
The cycling event will be held tomorrow.
Explanation:
Passive voice is used when the subject is not the doer of the action. 'The rugby match was won by the Kenyan team' is in passive voice.
5. Identify the sentence in active voice.
The javelin throw event is scheduled for next week.
The hurdles were cleared by the Kenyan athlete.
Kenyan sprinters set a new record.
The trophy was lifted by the winning team.
Explanation:
'Kenyan sprinters set a new record' is an example of active voice as the subject is performing the action.
6. Choose the sentence in passive voice.
The stadium erupted in cheers for the Kenyan team.
The flag was carried by the Kenyan athlete.
Kenyan athletes participate in various events.
The high jump event will start at 3 PM.
Explanation:
'The flag was carried by the Kenyan athlete' is in passive voice as the subject receives the action.
7. Which sentence is written in active voice?
Kenyan fans filled the stadium to support their team.
The marathon will be run by the Kenyan runner.
The bronze medal was awarded to the Kenyan athlete.
The soccer match was watched by millions worldwide.
Explanation:
'Kenyan fans filled the stadium to support their team' is in active voice, where the subject is the doer of the action.
8. Identify the sentence in passive voice.
The Kenyan team scored a goal.
Kenyan swimmers broke the national record.
The medal ceremony was attended by dignitaries.
The referee signaled the end of the race.
Explanation:
'The medal ceremony was attended by dignitaries' is in passive voice as the subject of the sentence is the receiver of the action.
9. Choose the sentence in active voice.
The Kenyan coach trained the sprinters.
The trophy was presented to the winning team.
The cycling event was won by the Kenyan team.
The relay race will be run by Kenyan athletes.
Explanation:
'The Kenyan coach trained the sprinters' is in active voice as the subject performs the action.
10. Which sentence is written in passive voice?
The marathon was completed by the Kenyan runner.
Kenyan athletes represented their country with pride.
The fans cheered as the Kenyan team scored.
The gold medalist broke the world record.
Explanation:
'The marathon was completed by the Kenyan runner' is in passive voice as the subject receives the action.
11. Identify the sentence in active voice.
The trophy was handed to the winning captain.
The javelin throw event is scheduled for Saturday.
The final match was won by the Kenyan team.
Kenyan supporters cheered for the athletes.
Explanation:
'Kenyan supporters cheered for the athletes' is in active voice, where the subject is actively performing the action.
12. Choose the sentence in passive voice.
The Kenyan runner finished the marathon in record time.
Kenyan fans filled the stadium to support their team.
The javelin event will be competed by Kenyan athletes.
The relay baton was passed by the Kenyan team.
Explanation:
'The relay baton was passed by the Kenyan team' is an example of passive voice, where the subject receives the action.
13. Which sentence is written in active voice?
The swimming event will be held in the evening.
The basketball game was played by the Kenyan team.
Kenyan athletes trained hard for the competition.
The victory lap was taken by the Kenyan athlete.
Explanation:
'Kenyan athletes trained hard for the competition' is in active voice, where the subject performs the action.
14. Identify the sentence in passive voice.
The medal ceremony was watched by millions on TV.
The referee blew the whistle for the start of the match.
The long jump event is scheduled for next week.
The Kenyan team celebrated their win with a dance.
Explanation:
'The medal ceremony was watched by millions on TV' is in passive voice as the subject receives the action rather than performing it.
15. Choose the sentence in active voice.
The winning goal was scored by the Kenyan striker.
The trophy was presented to the champions.
Kenyan fans cheered loudly for their team.
The marathon will be run by the Kenyan athlete.
Explanation:
'Kenyan fans cheered loudly for their team' is in active voice, where the subject is actively cheering for their team.
16. Which sentence is written in passive voice?
The marathon was completed by the Kenyan runner.
The winning team received a standing ovation from the crowd.
The final match will be broadcast live on TV.
Kenyan athletes broke several records at the event.
Explanation:
'The marathon was completed by the Kenyan runner' is in passive voice as the subject is receiving the action of completing the marathon.
17. Identify the sentence in active voice.
The medal ceremony was attended by top officials.
Kenyan supporters cheered throughout the match.
The relay race will be run by Kenyan athletes.
The trophy was lifted by the Kenyan team captain.
Explanation:
'Kenyan supporters cheered throughout the match' is in active voice, where the subject is actively cheering.
18. Choose the sentence in passive voice.
The gold medal was awarded to the Kenyan athlete.
Kenyan fans painted their faces with the national flag.
The Kenyan swimmer broke the national record.
The long jump event will start at 4 PM.
Explanation:
'The gold medal was awarded to the Kenyan athlete' is in passive voice, as the subject receives the action of being awarded the gold medal.
19. Which sentence is written in active voice?
Kenyan athletes were cheered on by spectators.
The soccer match will be played at the stadium.
The high jump was cleared by the Kenyan athlete.
The cycling event was won by the Kenyan team.
Explanation:
'The high jump was cleared by the Kenyan athlete' is in active voice, where the subject is actively clearing the high jump.
20. Identify the sentence in passive voice.
The medal ceremony was held in the evening.
The Kenyan team showcased their skills in the tournament.
The referee awarded a penalty to the Kenyan team.
The javelin event is scheduled for Saturday afternoon.
Explanation:
'The medal ceremony was held in the evening' is in passive voice as the subject receives the action of the ceremony being held.
21. Choose the sentence in active voice.
Kenyan athletes competed against international rivals.
The relay baton was passed by the Kenyan team.
The obstacle course was completed by the Kenyan competitor.
The winning team will be awarded the trophy.
Explanation:
'Kenyan athletes competed against international rivals' is in active voice, where the subject is actively competing.
22. Which sentence correctly uses the active voice?
The gold medal was being won by the Kenyan runner during the race.
The gold medal was won by the Kenyan runner during the race.
The gold medal has been won by the Kenyan runner during the race.
During the race, the Kenyan runner won the gold medal.
Explanation:
In the active voice, the subject performs the action of the verb. In this sentence, 'the Kenyan runner' is the subject performing the action of winning the gold medal during the race.
23. Which sentence correctly uses the passive voice?
The world record was broken by the Kenyan athlete in the race.
The Kenyan athlete broke the world record in the race.
The Kenyan athlete has broken the world record in the race.
The world record was being broken by the Kenyan athlete in the race.
Explanation:
In the passive voice, the subject receives the action of the verb rather than performing it. In this sentence, 'the world record' is the subject receiving the action of being broken by the Kenyan athlete in the race.
24. Which sentence is in the active voice?
The athlete will run the marathon in the morning.
The marathon will be run by the athlete in the morning.
The marathon was being run by the athlete in the morning.
The marathon is being run by the athlete in the morning.
Explanation:
In the active voice, the subject performs the action of the verb. In this sentence, 'the athlete' is the subject performing the action of running the marathon in the morning.
25. Which sentence correctly uses the passive voice?
The championship match was won by the Kenyan team.
The championship match was being won by the Kenyan team.
The Kenyan team won the championship match.
The Kenyan team has won the championship match.
Explanation:
In the passive voice, the subject receives the action of the verb rather than performing it. In this sentence, 'the championship match' is the subject receiving the action of being won by the Kenyan team.
26. Which sentence is in the active voice?
The javelin was thrown by the athlete at the sports competition.
The javelin was being thrown by the athlete at the sports competition.
The athlete threw the javelin at the sports competition.
The javelin has been thrown by the athlete at the sports competition.
Explanation:
In the active voice, the subject performs the action of the verb. In this sentence, 'the athlete' is the subject performing the action of throwing the javelin at the sports competition.
27. Which sentence correctly uses the passive voice?
The Kenyan soccer team scored a goal in the match.
The Kenyan soccer team scores a goal in the match.
The goal was being scored by the Kenyan soccer team in the match.
A goal is scored by the Kenyan soccer team in the match.
Explanation:
In the passive voice, the subject receives the action of the verb rather than performing it. In this sentence, 'a goal' is the subject receiving the action of being scored by the Kenyan soccer team in the match.
28. Which sentence is in the active voice?
The trophy was being lifted by the winning team at the ceremony.
The winning team lifted the trophy at the ceremony.
The trophy has been lifted by the winning team at the ceremony.
The trophy was lifted by the winning team at the ceremony.
Explanation:
In the active voice, the subject performs the action of the verb. In this sentence, 'the winning team' is the subject performing the action of lifting the trophy at the ceremony.
29. Which sentence correctly uses the passive voice?
The world record was being broken by the Kenyan sprinter in the competition.
The world record was broken by the Kenyan sprinter in the competition.
The Kenyan sprinter has broken the world record in the competition.
The Kenyan sprinter breaks the world record in the competition.
Explanation:
In the passive voice, the subject receives the action of the verb rather than performing it. In this sentence, 'the world record' is the subject receiving the action of being broken by the Kenyan sprinter in the competition.
30. Which sentence is in the active voice?
The shot put has been thrown by the athlete in the field event.
The shot put was being thrown by the athlete in the field event.
The athlete throws the shot put in the field event.
The shot put was thrown by the athlete in the field event.
Explanation:
In the active voice, the subject performs the action of the verb. In this sentence, 'the athlete' is the subject performing the action of throwing the shot put in the field event.
31. Which sentence correctly uses the passive voice?
The race was being won by the Kenyan cyclist.
The Kenyan cyclist wins the race.
The race was won by the Kenyan cyclist.
The Kenyan cyclist has won the race.
Explanation:
In the passive voice, the subject receives the action of the verb rather than performing it. In this sentence, 'the race' is the subject receiving the action of being won by the Kenyan cyclist.
32. Which sentence is in the active voice?
The Kenyan team will run the relay race.
The relay race will be run by the Kenyan team.
The relay race is being run by the Kenyan team.
The relay race was being run by the Kenyan team.
Explanation:
In the active voice, the subject performs the action of the verb. In this sentence, 'the Kenyan team' is the subject performing the action of running the relay race.
33. Which sentence correctly uses the passive voice?
The Kenyan swimmer sets a new record in the championship.
The Kenyan swimmer set a new record in the championship.
A new record is set by the Kenyan swimmer in the championship.
A new record was being set by the Kenyan swimmer in the championship.
Explanation:
In the passive voice, the subject receives the action of the verb rather than performing it. In this sentence, 'a new record' is the subject receiving the action of being set by the Kenyan swimmer in the championship.
34. Which sentence is in the active voice?
The penalty kick was being taken by the Kenyan player in the final.
The Kenyan player takes the penalty kick in the final.
The penalty kick was taken by the Kenyan player in the final.
The penalty kick has been taken by the Kenyan player in the final.
Explanation:
In the active voice, the subject performs the action of the verb. In this sentence, 'the Kenyan player' is the subject performing the action of taking the penalty kick in the final.
35. Which sentence correctly uses the passive voice?
The Kenyan volleyball team defeats the opponent in the match.
The opponent was being defeated by the Kenyan volleyball team in the match.
The opponent was defeated by the Kenyan volleyball team in the match.
The Kenyan volleyball team has defeated the opponent in the match.
Explanation:
In the passive voice, the subject receives the action of the verb rather than performing it. In this sentence, 'the opponent' is the subject receiving the action of being defeated by the Kenyan volleyball team in the match.
36. Which sentence is in the active voice?
The hurdles have been cleared by the athlete in the race.
The hurdles were cleared by the athlete in the race.
The athlete clears the hurdles in the race.
The hurdles were being cleared by the athlete in the race.
Explanation:
In the active voice, the subject performs the action of the verb. In this sentence, 'the athlete' is the subject performing the action of clearing the hurdles in the race.
37. Which sentence correctly uses the passive voice?
The Kenyan boxer knocks out the opponent in the fight.
The opponent was being knocked out by the Kenyan boxer in the fight.
The opponent was knocked out by the Kenyan boxer in the fight.
The Kenyan boxer has knocked out the opponent in the fight.
Explanation:
In the passive voice, the subject receives the action of the verb rather than performing it. In this sentence, 'the opponent' is the subject receiving the action of being knocked out by the Kenyan boxer in the fight.
38. Which sentence is in the active voice?
The Kenyan athlete will win the race.
The race was being won by the Kenyan athlete.
The race is being won by the Kenyan athlete.
The race will be won by the Kenyan athlete.
Explanation:
In the active voice, the subject performs the action of the verb. In this sentence, 'the Kenyan athlete' is the subject performing the action of winning the race.
39. Which sentence correctly uses the passive voice?
The Kenyan rowing team competes in the championship.
The championship was competed in by the Kenyan rowing team.
The Kenyan rowing team has competed in the championship.
The championship was being competed in by the Kenyan rowing team.
Explanation:
In the passive voice, the subject receives the action of the verb rather than performing it. In this sentence, 'the championship' is the subject receiving the action of being competed in by the Kenyan rowing team.
40. Which sentence is in the active voice?
The boxing match is being fought by the Kenyan boxer.
The Kenyan boxer will fight the boxing match.
The boxing match will be fought by the Kenyan boxer.
The boxing match was being fought by the Kenyan boxer.
Explanation:
In the active voice, the subject performs the action of the verb. In this sentence, 'the Kenyan boxer' is the subject performing the action of fighting the boxing match.
41. Which sentence correctly uses the passive voice?
The Kenyan cricket team hits a boundary in the game.
The Kenyan cricket team hit a boundary in the game.
A boundary is hit by the Kenyan cricket team in the game.
A boundary was being hit by the Kenyan cricket team in the game.
Explanation:
In the passive voice, the subject receives the action of the verb rather than performing it. In this sentence, 'a boundary' is the subject receiving the action of being hit by the Kenyan cricket team in the game.
42. Which sentence is in the active voice?
The high jump was cleared by the athlete at the meet.
The high jump was being cleared by the athlete at the meet.
The high jump has been cleared by the athlete at the meet.
The athlete clears the high jump at the meet.
Explanation:
In the active voice, the subject performs the action of the verb. In this sentence, 'the athlete' is the subject performing the action of clearing the high jump at the meet.
43. Which sentence correctly uses the passive voice?
The Kenyan rugby team has tackled the opponent in the match.
The opponent was tackled by the Kenyan rugby team in the match.
The Kenyan rugby team tackles the opponent in the match.
The opponent was being tackled by the Kenyan rugby team in the match.
Explanation:
In the passive voice, the subject receives the action of the verb rather than performing it. In this sentence, 'the opponent' is the subject receiving the action of being tackled by the Kenyan rugby team in the match.