Directions: Identify the voice of the underlined verb/verb phrase in each sentence. Write whether it is in active or passive voice. __________ 1. The Philippines exports mangoes to the most countries in the world. __________ 2. The first mechanical computer was created by Charles Babbage. __________ 3. COVID-19 will leave a drastic memory __________ 4. Our economy has been deeply affected by the pandemic.. __________ 5. Minimum health protocols must be applied by any individual to prevent COVID-19 from spreading.\
Answers
1.active2.passive3.active.4.passive5.active
The voice of the verbs given in the sentences are as follows:-
1. The Philippines exports mangoes to the most countries in the world. Active Voice
(The subject is Phillipines and it comes before the verb in the sentence, and the object comes at the end of the sentence. Therefore this is in active voice form)
2. The first mechanical computer was created by Charles Babbage. Passive Voice
(The subject is Charles Babbage and it comes at the end of the sentence, after the verb "created". Therefore the sentence is in Passive form)
3. COVID-19 will leave a drastic memory. Active Voice
(COVID-19 is the subject and it is at the beginning of the sentence. The object comes after the verb so thisis in active form)
4. Our economy has been deeply affected by the pandemic. Passive Voice
(The pandemic is the subject here and it comes at the end of the sentence, after the verb. So it is in passive form)
5. Minimum health protocols must be applied by any individual to prevent COVID-19 from spreading. Passive Voice
(The health protocols are the object of the sentence and any individual is the subject which comes after the verb, therefore this is in passive form.)