A. Analyze the passive voice in the text. Give your reason why the sentence is passive.
Angklung
This traditional Indonesian musical instrument is celebrated throughout the world. Angklung may not be the only instrument made of
bamboo, but it’s certainly becoming one of the most popular.
One German citizen was so taken with its elegance, he brought one home and has started to learn how to play it. Smith told brilio.net,
“Playing angklung isn neither easy nor difficult. I like the music produced from angklung; it sounds very harmonious.” He’s been
learning how to play it for several years. Who knows who else he’ll introduce to this Indonesian musical instrument!
Wayang
This Indonesian take on the traditional puppet show is one of the country’s most enjoyable performing arts. And it’s become so popular
that wayang is also performed around the world. In Australia, it’s picked up some devoted fans, including Dyan, who discovered wayang
during a workshop. He happily explained, “I love watching wayang with unique characters.” And he’s certainly not the only one.
Write the passive sentence in the following table. Give the reason why you think the sentence is passive.
B. Analyze the tenses used in the sentences below. Give your reason.
6. All the meals were eaten by Santi yesterday.
7. This room has been cleaned.
8. The cats are being fed by George.
9. The coffee will be made by the man.
10. The clothes are always washed by mother.
C. Evaluate the passive sentence below. Correct the error in the sentence.
11. John told me that his motorcycle had fixed the day before.
12. The visitors are warn not to feed the animals for several health reasons.
13. Walking on the grass is prohibit.
14. Several years ago, English is spoken in this city.
15. The flowers was watered by Sarah this morning.