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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Which sentence is in the passive voice? A. The chipmunk carried several acorns in its cheeks. B. Green algae covered the surface of the pond. C. The bath towels were stacked in a neat pile. D. The vegetable garden will provide food for our family.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

i think its c

OpenStudy (liv1234):

Passive voice is when something was said in the past.

OpenStudy (liv1234):

By the way, you are correct.

OpenStudy (liv1234):

"were" as in the past tense.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thanks can you help me with 2 more?

OpenStudy (liv1234):

Sure.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Which sentence is in the passive voice? A. Do we leave for the trip on Saturday or Sunday? B. The colorful pinwheel spun in the wind. C. Chop some onions for the fajitas. D. Soccer practice has been canceled for the week.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

i think its b

OpenStudy (liv1234):

Correct again. "spun" is passive.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thanks!

OpenStudy (anonymous):

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

OpenStudy (anonymous):

i think that its B

OpenStudy (liv1234):

Correct!! "had" is passive. :p

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thanks

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