Identifying Active And Passive Voice

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Determine whether each verb in the following sentences is in active or passive voice.

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1.

Is the following sentence "Active" or "Passive?" The students watch videos, use computers, and complete exercises every day in class.
- A.
  
  This sentence is "Active."
- B.
  
  This sentence is "Passive."
2.

Is the following sentence "Active" or "Passive?" Not enough students have been enrolled, so the class will not be given.
- A.
  
  This sentence is "Active."
- B.
  
  This sentence is "Passive."
3.

Is the following sentence "Active" or "Passive?" My son plays basketball on the school team.
- A.
  
  This sentence is "Active."
- B.
  
  This sentence is "Passive."
4.

Is the following sentence "Active" or "Passive?" Not enough tickets were sold, so the performance will not be given.
- A.
  
  This sentence is "Active."
- B.
  
  This sentence is "Passive."
5.

Is the following sentence "Active" or "Passive?" The professor's voice could not be heard in the back of the classroom.
- A.
  
  This sentence is "Active."
- B.
  
  This sentence is "Passive."
6.

Is the following sentence "Active" or "Passive?" Are the students going to take the test on Friday?
- A.
  
  This sentence is "Active."
- B.
  
  This sentence is "Passive."
7.

Is the following sentence "Active" or "Passive?" Can the demonstration be seen from the back of the classroom?
- A.
  
  This sentence is "Active."
- B.
  
  This sentence is "Passive."
8.

Is the following sentence "Active" or "Passive?" You can't smoke cigarettes here.
- A.
  
  This sentence is "Active."
- B.
  
  This sentence is "Passive."
9.

Is the following sentence "Active" or "Passive?" Can cigarettes be smoked in the patio of the restaurant?
- A.
  
  This sentence is "Active."
- B.
  
  This sentence is "Passive."
10.

Is the following sentence "Active" or "Passive?" Are you doing your homework?
- A.
  
  This sentence is "Active."
- B.
  
  This sentence is "Passive."
11.

Is the following sentence "Active" or "Passive?" Was the computer damaged by the water?
- A.
  
  This sentence is "Active."
- B.
  
  This sentence is "Passive."
12.

Is the following sentence "Active" or "Passive?" I was insulted by your question.
- A.
  
  This sentence is "Active."
- B.
  
  This sentence is "Passive."
13.

Is the following sentence "Active" or "Passive?" This room hasn't been painted.
- A.
  
  This sentence is "Active."
- B.
  
  This sentence is "Passive."
14.

Is the following sentence "Active" or "Passive?" Was the company investigated by the FBI?
- A.
  
  This sentence is "Active."
- B.
  
  This sentence is "Passive."
15.

Is the following sentence "Active" or "Passive?" This room hasn't been painted.
- A.
  
  This sentence is "Active."
- B.
  
  This sentence is "Passive."
16.

Is the following sentence "Active" or "Passive?" The newspapers are delivered before 5:00 a.m. every morning.
- A.
  
  This sentence is "Active."
- B.
  
  This sentence is "Passive."
17.

Is the following sentence "Active" or "Passive?" Students prepare coffee and tea every morning.
- A.
  
  This sentence is "Active."
- B.
  
  This sentence is "Passive."
18.

Is the following sentence "Active" or "Passive?" The explanation wasn't understood by most of the students.
- A.
  
  This sentence is "Active."
- B.
  
  This sentence is "Passive."
19.

Is the following sentence "Active" or "Passive?" Were the questions completed?
- A.
  
  This sentence is "Active."
- B.
  
  This sentence is "Passive."
20.

Is the following sentence "Active" or "Passive?" Did you sign your name on the list?
- A.
  
  This sentence is "Active."
- B.
  
  This sentence is "Passive."