Sentence Exercise 2

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11. Passive voice

Sentence Exercise 2

Identify the underlined verbs as active or passive.

This activity contains 10 questions.

Jackelopes Embarrassed by Rocs 92-28

	a. active
	b. passive

The Juniper Jackelopes' hoop dreams were stomped by the Riverside Rocs on Saturday.

	a. active
	b. passive

Nine minutes had passed before the Jackelopes scored their first basket.

	a. active
	b. passive

The Rocs' defense could not be penetrated by the Jackelope offense.

	a. active
	b. passive

The Jackelopes missed their first eight shots.

	a. active
	b. passive

Roc guard Rip Render commented, "They were caught in the trap laid by our defense."

	a. active
	b. passive

They have become used to offensive futility.

	a. active
	b. passive

The Rocs also outrebounded the Jackelopes 46-24.

	a. active
	b. passive

Coach Hy Jumper was wringing his hands throughout the second half.

	a. active
	b. passive

Next Saturday the Jackelopes will play the Gravesdale Gryffons, where they hope to save face.

	a. active
	b. passive

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