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Chapter 16: Caesaris funus

Chapter 16, Drill c: Understanding passive voice.

In each English sentence, indicate whether the verb (and thus the sentence) is active or passive.

Example:
Theomnestus saw Quintus. Answer: Active: since the verb "saw" takes a direct object, "Quintus", the verb is active.

1. The door was closed.
2. The noise terrified the shildren.
3. The door was closed.
4. Danger was seen by everyone.
5. Quintus delighted his father.
6. The students seized the books on the table.
7. Marcus lifted his wine cup.
8. Quintus saw the Parthenon.
9. The wine cup was lifted into the air.
10. The Parthenon was seen by all.
11. Quintus had never seen such glorious sights before.
12. Quintus will send a letter.
13. A letter was sent from home.
14. Such glorious sights have never before been seen.
15. Are the customs of our ancestors being observed?
16. Observe the customs of our ancestors.
17. I have been working on this for a long time.

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