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OpenStudy (anonymous):

language skills help

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@CanadianSteve99

OpenStudy (canadiansteve99):

Yes?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

can you help me with some language skills?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

OpenStudy (canadiansteve99):

I believe its passive doesn't sound too enthusiastic

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ok cool

OpenStudy (anonymous):

OpenStudy (canadiansteve99):

Ok this might help Passive=past Active=Present Understand?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yeah

OpenStudy (anonymous):

OpenStudy (anonymous):

so would this be passive?

OpenStudy (canadiansteve99):

Mmhm

OpenStudy (anonymous):

active?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

can you check these out and tell me what you think leah?

OpenStudy (canadiansteve99):

ye active

OpenStudy (leahhhmorgannn):

I CAN give you this link that may help a bit, but I'm sort of busy. As soon as I finish my history work, I'll let you know. I'm really sorry. https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/539/02/

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ok cool

OpenStudy (anonymous):

OpenStudy (canadiansteve99):

Active

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Is the verb in the sentence in the active voice or the passive voice The chairs were arranged in 10 even rows A. passive voice B. active voice

OpenStudy (canadiansteve99):

Hmm tricky one.. what do u think?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

passsive i think

OpenStudy (canadiansteve99):

Oh true because of the word "were" So go with passive

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Which sentence is in the passive voice A. Rain had soaked the picnic blanket. B. Dandelion seeds drifted onto my neighbor's lawn. C. The car had been repaired by a mechanic in the local garage. D. The moon lit the dark sky.

OpenStudy (canadiansteve99):

Another tricky one.....stuck between A and c

OpenStudy (anonymous):

which one do you think?

OpenStudy (canadiansteve99):

Go with A

OpenStudy (anonymous):

are you sure about theese?

OpenStudy (canadiansteve99):

Not too sure about the last 2 we did

OpenStudy (canadiansteve99):

The rest of them yes

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Which sentence is in the passive voice A. A hurricane watch has been issued by the authorities. B. Stragglers were still crossing the finish line an hour later. C. Three horses pranced along the fence line. D. In the backseat, the children passed the time by arguing.

OpenStudy (canadiansteve99):

B

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Which sentence is in the passive voice? A. Sports equipment was featured in the center aisle. B. A harsh winter will require a number of preparations. C. Dragonflies with pale wings darted in the twilight. D. A wreath of ivy hung on the front door.

OpenStudy (canadiansteve99):

A

OpenStudy (leahhhmorgannn):

okay, I'm back - ending up needing OS help with my homework. I'm liking C for this question :)

OpenStudy (leahhhmorgannn):

absolutely.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ok cool

OpenStudy (anonymous):

what do you think?

OpenStudy (leahhhmorgannn):

asd 1 - passive asd 2 - passive asd32 (what it looks like lol) - active asd 4 - active 5 - passive 6 - B 7 - B 8 - A and that's where I came in - they all seem to be right.

OpenStudy (canadiansteve99):

Yes!! Now turn em in

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Which sentence is in the passive voice? A. We accidentally spilled a bottle of vanilla extract into the batter. B. The sound of footsteps on gravel announced his presence. C. All the papers on the table had been blown to the floor. D. The horn awakened the sleeping troops.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@leahhhmorgannn

OpenStudy (leahhhmorgannn):

Leaning towards C on this one.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

70% :c

OpenStudy (leahhhmorgannn):

Damn. I'm sorry. What'd you get wrong?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

1 6 and 7

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@leahhhmorgannn

OpenStudy (leahhhmorgannn):

erk, sorry about that. let me re-look at them.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ok, dont worry about it its alright

OpenStudy (anonymous):

i'll invite you to another question this one seems full

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