NYSTCE English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Practice Test

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What is indicated by the term "passive voice" in relation to sentence structure?

  1. The subject performs the action

  2. The action is not relevant to the subject

  3. The subject receives the action

  4. The subject is removed from the action

The correct answer is: The subject receives the action

The term "passive voice" in relation to sentence structure refers to a situation where the subject of the sentence receives the action rather than performing it. In passive voice constructions, the focus is typically on the action itself or the recipient of the action, rather than on who is carrying it out. For instance, in the sentence "The ball was thrown by John," "the ball" is the subject receiving the action of being thrown. This structure contrasts with the active voice, where the subject is performing the action. Understanding this distinction is essential for identifying different sentence constructions and their implications in writing. The other options relate to aspects of sentence structure that do not accurately define what passive voice signifies in grammatical terms.

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