Exercise 3: Active Voice | Practice Test Online

Question 1:  Which sentence demonstrates active voice?

(A) The door was opened by Tom.

(B) The door was opened.

(C) Tom opened the door.

(D) The door opened by Tom.

Question 2:  What is a key characteristic of sentences in active voice?

(A) The subject performs the action.

(B) The subject receives the action.

(C) The action is performed without the subject.

(D) The action is performed by multiple subjects.

Question 3:  Identify the sentence written in active voice.

(A) The cake was baked by Emily.

(B) The cake was baked.

(C) Emily baked the cake.

(D) The cake baked by Emily.

Question 4:  What is the primary benefit of using active voice in writing?

(A) Enhances clarity and directness.

(B) Introduces ambiguity.

(C) Lengthens sentences unnecessarily.

(D) Obscures the subject.

Question 5:  Which sentence exemplifies active voice?

(A) The letter was written by Alex.

(B) The letter was written.

(C) Alex wrote the letter.

(D) The letter written by Alex.

Question 6:  What is the usual structure of a sentence in active voice?

(A) Subject + Verb + Object

(B) Object + Verb + Subject

(C) Verb + Subject + Object

(D) Subject + Object + Verb

Question 7:  Which sentence showcases active voice?

(A) The story was narrated by the author.

(B) The story was narrated.

(C) The author narrated the story.

(D) The story narrated by the author.

Question 8:  What effect does active voice have on writing?

(A) Enhances clarity and directness.

(B) Introduces confusion.

(C) Lengthens sentences unnecessarily.

(D) Obscures the subject.

Question 9:  In which sentence is active voice employed?

(A) The message was delivered by Sarah.

(B) The message was delivered.

(C) Sarah delivered the message.

(D) The message delivered by Sarah.

Question 10:  What is generally preferred in most writing situations?

(A) Active voice

(B) Passive voice

(C) Both are equally preferred.

(D) Depends on the writer's preference.