Yes/No
Choose YES if the
sentence contains the passive voice and if the sentence is grammatically correct. Choose NO if
the sentence contains the active voice or if the sentence is grammatically
incorrect.
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The boy had never been stung by a bee.
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2.
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The suits were hung in the closet when they were returned from the
cleaners.
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3.
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Money is lending by the credit union to those who want to buy homes.
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4.
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The record had been chose by dancers near the jukebox.
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5.
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The topic for your research paper should have been approved by your
advisor.
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6.
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That song has been playing over and over again by Steve.
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7.
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Their utility bills have been increased again and again.
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8.
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The patients who are too sick to sit up are being assisted by the
orderlies.
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9.
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The offices were thoroughly clean last evening by the night crew.
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10.
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The car that was struck in the intersection yesterday is being repaired
today.
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Multiple Choice
Identify the
choice that best completes the statement.
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___ in the first draft of the budget will not necessarily be in the final
draft.
A. | Although it appears | C. | What appears | B. | It appears | D. | Despite its
appearance |
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If a food label indicates that a food is mostly carbohydrate, it does not mean
___ is a good food to eat.
A. | and it | C. | that it | B. | and | D. | when |
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A need for space law to include commercial concerns has been recognized inasmuch
___ been expanding drastically in recent years.
A. | the commercial launch industry | C. | as has the commercial launch
industry | B. | the commercial launch industry has | D. | as the commercial launch industry
has |
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The report on the nuclear power plant indicated that when the plant had gone on
line ___ unsafe.
A. | and it had been | C. | had been | B. | it had been | D. | that it had
been |
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