Directions: In the following sentences, decide whether the sentences are written in the passive voice or not. Write passive if the sentence has the passive voice of the verb and not if the sentence has no passive voice of the verb. 1. The practices were scheduled twice a week.
2. Patrick checked the result of his English examination.
3. Herbal plants were used as supplements. 4. The annual English fair was held last December.
5. The road is being repaired.
6. The students worked with their assignments. 7. Patient John was seen in the laboratory.
8. All were given awards for their accomplishments.
9. The problem was explained to the students properly.
10. The artist painted that amazing picture.

Read the passage. the dust bowl during the 1930s, extreme drought and high winds made life incredibly difficult in the great plains region of the united states. in many areas, rainfall was forty percent less than normal. the soil became extremely dry, and when strong winds blew, they created tremendous dust storms. these so-called “black blizzards” were so thick that they made daylight seem like dusk. during this terrible period, the great plains region of the united states was named the “dust bowl.” over the next few years, the drought continued, and the winds created more dust storms. in some places, the drought and high winds lasted for eight years. many people wondered if the black blizzards would ever end. which statement about this paragraph’s main idea is true? this paragraph’s main idea is stated in the topic sentence. there are not enough details to support the main idea. this paragraph’s main idea is implied. this paragraph does not express a main idea.