Active & Passive Voice
1 / 15Can you tell the difference between active and passive voice? Put your grammar skills to the test!
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Which sentence is in passive voice?
About Active & Passive Voice
Give your memory a workout with Active & Passive Voice: 15 multiple-choice questions aimed at mixed difficulty, free to play right in your browser. Can you tell the difference between active and passive voice? Put your grammar skills to the test! Expect to spend about 7 minutes; every question comes with an explanation, so you learn something even when you miss.
A few sample questions
1. Which sentence is in passive voice?
Answer: The cat was chased by the dog.
2. Convert to active voice: 'The cake was baked by Grandma.'
Answer: Grandma baked the cake.
3. Which sentence is in active voice?
Answer: Maria painted a beautiful landscape.
4. What is the passive form of 'The mechanic repaired the car'?
Answer: The car was repaired by the mechanic.
5. Which sentence uses passive voice correctly?
Answer: The report was written by the committee.
Frequently asked questions
Will I lose my progress if I close the page?
Your overall progress — XP, streaks, and badges — is saved in your browser automatically. A quiz that's underway restarts if you leave mid-game, but at about 7 minutes, Active & Passive Voice fits comfortably in one sitting.
How many questions are in Active & Passive Voice?
Active & Passive Voice has 15 multiple-choice questions. Each one has four answer options and an explanation that appears after you answer, so you learn something even when you miss.
Is Active & Passive Voice free to play?
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How long does Active & Passive Voice take?
Most players finish Active & Passive Voice in about 7 minutes. You can pause between questions, replay it as often as you like, and there is no penalty for taking your time — answers are explained after you submit them.
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