Ergative Verbs and Middle Voice Practice Test — Advanced

All 45 questions with answers

Pick an answer for each question to see if you are right, with the explanation. Submit when you are done; you can submit before answering them all.

1. Q1Select the sentence demonstrating agentless middle-voice syntax in formal/scientific style:

   AThe structural material translates well into practical architecture. BThe material is translated well by architects. CThe structural material translates well into practical architecture by agents. DAgents make the structural material translates well into practical architecture.

   Answer: A. The structural material translates well into practical architecture.

   Formal middle voice highlights the inherent property of the subject using an active verb form without an explicit passive auxiliary or agent.

2. Q2Select the sentence demonstrating agentless middle-voice syntax in formal/scientific style:

   AThe newly formulated ceramic fractures under high pressure. BThe ceramic was fractured under high pressure by testers. CThe newly formulated ceramic fractures under high pressure by agents. DAgents make the newly formulated ceramic fractures under high pressure.

   Answer: A. The newly formulated ceramic fractures under high pressure.

   Formal middle voice highlights the inherent property of the subject using an active verb form without an explicit passive auxiliary or agent.

3. Q3Select the sentence demonstrating agentless middle-voice syntax in formal/scientific style:

   AThis vintage wine ages remarkably over decades. BThis wine is aged remarkably by time. CThis vintage wine ages remarkably over decades by agents. DAgents make this vintage wine ages remarkably over decades.

   Answer: A. This vintage wine ages remarkably over decades.

   Formal middle voice highlights the inherent property of the subject using an active verb form without an explicit passive auxiliary or agent.

4. Q4Select the sentence demonstrating agentless middle-voice syntax in formal/scientific style:

   AThe heavy steel door latches automatically upon closure. BThe door is latched automatically by mechanism. CThe heavy steel door latches automatically upon closure by agents. DAgents make the heavy steel door latches automatically upon closure.

   Answer: A. The heavy steel door latches automatically upon closure.

   Formal middle voice highlights the inherent property of the subject using an active verb form without an explicit passive auxiliary or agent.

5. Q5Select the sentence demonstrating agentless middle-voice syntax in formal/scientific style:

   AAcademic prose of this caliber converts readily into digital media. BThe prose is converted readily by software. CAcademic prose of this caliber converts readily into digital media by agents. DAgents make academic prose of this caliber converts readily into digital media.

   Answer: A. Academic prose of this caliber converts readily into digital media.

   Formal middle voice highlights the inherent property of the subject using an active verb form without an explicit passive auxiliary or agent.

6. Q6Select the sentence demonstrating agentless middle-voice syntax in formal/scientific style:

   AThe structural material translates well into practical architecture. BThe material is translated well by architects. CThe structural material translates well into practical architecture by agents. DAgents make the structural material translates well into practical architecture.

   Answer: A. The structural material translates well into practical architecture.

   Formal middle voice highlights the inherent property of the subject using an active verb form without an explicit passive auxiliary or agent.

7. Q7Select the sentence demonstrating agentless middle-voice syntax in formal/scientific style:

   AThe newly formulated ceramic fractures under high pressure. BThe ceramic was fractured under high pressure by testers. CThe newly formulated ceramic fractures under high pressure by agents. DAgents make the newly formulated ceramic fractures under high pressure.

   Answer: A. The newly formulated ceramic fractures under high pressure.

   Formal middle voice highlights the inherent property of the subject using an active verb form without an explicit passive auxiliary or agent.

8. Q8Select the sentence demonstrating agentless middle-voice syntax in formal/scientific style:

   AThis vintage wine ages remarkably over decades. BThis wine is aged remarkably by time. CThis vintage wine ages remarkably over decades by agents. DAgents make this vintage wine ages remarkably over decades.

   Answer: A. This vintage wine ages remarkably over decades.

   Formal middle voice highlights the inherent property of the subject using an active verb form without an explicit passive auxiliary or agent.

9. Q9Select the sentence demonstrating agentless middle-voice syntax in formal/scientific style:

   AThe heavy steel door latches automatically upon closure. BThe door is latched automatically by mechanism. CThe heavy steel door latches automatically upon closure by agents. DAgents make the heavy steel door latches automatically upon closure.

   Answer: A. The heavy steel door latches automatically upon closure.

   Formal middle voice highlights the inherent property of the subject using an active verb form without an explicit passive auxiliary or agent.

10. Q10Select the sentence demonstrating agentless middle-voice syntax in formal/scientific style:

    AAcademic prose of this caliber converts readily into digital media. BThe prose is converted readily by software. CAcademic prose of this caliber converts readily into digital media by agents. DAgents make academic prose of this caliber converts readily into digital media.

    Answer: A. Academic prose of this caliber converts readily into digital media.

    Formal middle voice highlights the inherent property of the subject using an active verb form without an explicit passive auxiliary or agent.

11. Q11Select the sentence demonstrating agentless middle-voice syntax in formal/scientific style:

    AThe structural material translates well into practical architecture. BThe material is translated well by architects. CThe structural material translates well into practical architecture by agents. DAgents make the structural material translates well into practical architecture.

    Answer: A. The structural material translates well into practical architecture.

    Formal middle voice highlights the inherent property of the subject using an active verb form without an explicit passive auxiliary or agent.

12. Q12Select the sentence demonstrating agentless middle-voice syntax in formal/scientific style:

    AThe newly formulated ceramic fractures under high pressure. BThe ceramic was fractured under high pressure by testers. CThe newly formulated ceramic fractures under high pressure by agents. DAgents make the newly formulated ceramic fractures under high pressure.

    Answer: A. The newly formulated ceramic fractures under high pressure.

    Formal middle voice highlights the inherent property of the subject using an active verb form without an explicit passive auxiliary or agent.

13. Q13Select the sentence demonstrating agentless middle-voice syntax in formal/scientific style:

    AThis vintage wine ages remarkably over decades. BThis wine is aged remarkably by time. CThis vintage wine ages remarkably over decades by agents. DAgents make this vintage wine ages remarkably over decades.

    Answer: A. This vintage wine ages remarkably over decades.

    Formal middle voice highlights the inherent property of the subject using an active verb form without an explicit passive auxiliary or agent.

14. Q14Select the sentence demonstrating agentless middle-voice syntax in formal/scientific style:

    AThe heavy steel door latches automatically upon closure. BThe door is latched automatically by mechanism. CThe heavy steel door latches automatically upon closure by agents. DAgents make the heavy steel door latches automatically upon closure.

    Answer: A. The heavy steel door latches automatically upon closure.

    Formal middle voice highlights the inherent property of the subject using an active verb form without an explicit passive auxiliary or agent.

15. Q15Select the sentence demonstrating agentless middle-voice syntax in formal/scientific style:

    AAcademic prose of this caliber converts readily into digital media. BThe prose is converted readily by software. CAcademic prose of this caliber converts readily into digital media by agents. DAgents make academic prose of this caliber converts readily into digital media.

    Answer: A. Academic prose of this caliber converts readily into digital media.

    Formal middle voice highlights the inherent property of the subject using an active verb form without an explicit passive auxiliary or agent.

16. Q16Select the sentence demonstrating agentless middle-voice syntax in formal/scientific style:

    AThe structural material translates well into practical architecture. BThe material is translated well by architects. CThe structural material translates well into practical architecture by agents. DAgents make the structural material translates well into practical architecture.

    Answer: A. The structural material translates well into practical architecture.

    Formal middle voice highlights the inherent property of the subject using an active verb form without an explicit passive auxiliary or agent.

17. Q17Select the sentence demonstrating agentless middle-voice syntax in formal/scientific style:

    AThe newly formulated ceramic fractures under high pressure. BThe ceramic was fractured under high pressure by testers. CThe newly formulated ceramic fractures under high pressure by agents. DAgents make the newly formulated ceramic fractures under high pressure.

    Answer: A. The newly formulated ceramic fractures under high pressure.

    Formal middle voice highlights the inherent property of the subject using an active verb form without an explicit passive auxiliary or agent.

18. Q18Select the sentence demonstrating agentless middle-voice syntax in formal/scientific style:

    AThis vintage wine ages remarkably over decades. BThis wine is aged remarkably by time. CThis vintage wine ages remarkably over decades by agents. DAgents make this vintage wine ages remarkably over decades.

    Answer: A. This vintage wine ages remarkably over decades.

    Formal middle voice highlights the inherent property of the subject using an active verb form without an explicit passive auxiliary or agent.

19. Q19Select the sentence demonstrating agentless middle-voice syntax in formal/scientific style:

    AThe heavy steel door latches automatically upon closure. BThe door is latched automatically by mechanism. CThe heavy steel door latches automatically upon closure by agents. DAgents make the heavy steel door latches automatically upon closure.

    Answer: A. The heavy steel door latches automatically upon closure.

    Formal middle voice highlights the inherent property of the subject using an active verb form without an explicit passive auxiliary or agent.

20. Q20Select the sentence demonstrating agentless middle-voice syntax in formal/scientific style:

    AAcademic prose of this caliber converts readily into digital media. BThe prose is converted readily by software. CAcademic prose of this caliber converts readily into digital media by agents. DAgents make academic prose of this caliber converts readily into digital media.

    Answer: A. Academic prose of this caliber converts readily into digital media.

    Formal middle voice highlights the inherent property of the subject using an active verb form without an explicit passive auxiliary or agent.

21. Q21Select the sentence demonstrating agentless middle-voice syntax in formal/scientific style:

    AThe structural material translates well into practical architecture. BThe material is translated well by architects. CThe structural material translates well into practical architecture by agents. DAgents make the structural material translates well into practical architecture.

    Answer: A. The structural material translates well into practical architecture.

    Formal middle voice highlights the inherent property of the subject using an active verb form without an explicit passive auxiliary or agent.

22. Q22Select the sentence demonstrating agentless middle-voice syntax in formal/scientific style:

    AThe newly formulated ceramic fractures under high pressure. BThe ceramic was fractured under high pressure by testers. CThe newly formulated ceramic fractures under high pressure by agents. DAgents make the newly formulated ceramic fractures under high pressure.

    Answer: A. The newly formulated ceramic fractures under high pressure.

    Formal middle voice highlights the inherent property of the subject using an active verb form without an explicit passive auxiliary or agent.

23. Q23Select the sentence demonstrating agentless middle-voice syntax in formal/scientific style:

    AThis vintage wine ages remarkably over decades. BThis wine is aged remarkably by time. CThis vintage wine ages remarkably over decades by agents. DAgents make this vintage wine ages remarkably over decades.

    Answer: A. This vintage wine ages remarkably over decades.

    Formal middle voice highlights the inherent property of the subject using an active verb form without an explicit passive auxiliary or agent.

24. Q24Select the sentence demonstrating agentless middle-voice syntax in formal/scientific style:

    AThe heavy steel door latches automatically upon closure. BThe door is latched automatically by mechanism. CThe heavy steel door latches automatically upon closure by agents. DAgents make the heavy steel door latches automatically upon closure.

    Answer: A. The heavy steel door latches automatically upon closure.

    Formal middle voice highlights the inherent property of the subject using an active verb form without an explicit passive auxiliary or agent.

25. Q25Select the sentence demonstrating agentless middle-voice syntax in formal/scientific style:

    AAcademic prose of this caliber converts readily into digital media. BThe prose is converted readily by software. CAcademic prose of this caliber converts readily into digital media by agents. DAgents make academic prose of this caliber converts readily into digital media.

    Answer: A. Academic prose of this caliber converts readily into digital media.

    Formal middle voice highlights the inherent property of the subject using an active verb form without an explicit passive auxiliary or agent.

26. Q26Select the sentence demonstrating agentless middle-voice syntax in formal/scientific style:

    AThe structural material translates well into practical architecture. BThe material is translated well by architects. CThe structural material translates well into practical architecture by agents. DAgents make the structural material translates well into practical architecture.

    Answer: A. The structural material translates well into practical architecture.

    Formal middle voice highlights the inherent property of the subject using an active verb form without an explicit passive auxiliary or agent.

27. Q27Select the sentence demonstrating agentless middle-voice syntax in formal/scientific style:

    AThe newly formulated ceramic fractures under high pressure. BThe ceramic was fractured under high pressure by testers. CThe newly formulated ceramic fractures under high pressure by agents. DAgents make the newly formulated ceramic fractures under high pressure.

    Answer: A. The newly formulated ceramic fractures under high pressure.

    Formal middle voice highlights the inherent property of the subject using an active verb form without an explicit passive auxiliary or agent.

28. Q28Select the sentence demonstrating agentless middle-voice syntax in formal/scientific style:

    AThis vintage wine ages remarkably over decades. BThis wine is aged remarkably by time. CThis vintage wine ages remarkably over decades by agents. DAgents make this vintage wine ages remarkably over decades.

    Answer: A. This vintage wine ages remarkably over decades.

    Formal middle voice highlights the inherent property of the subject using an active verb form without an explicit passive auxiliary or agent.

29. Q29Select the sentence demonstrating agentless middle-voice syntax in formal/scientific style:

    AThe heavy steel door latches automatically upon closure. BThe door is latched automatically by mechanism. CThe heavy steel door latches automatically upon closure by agents. DAgents make the heavy steel door latches automatically upon closure.

    Answer: A. The heavy steel door latches automatically upon closure.

    Formal middle voice highlights the inherent property of the subject using an active verb form without an explicit passive auxiliary or agent.

30. Q30Select the sentence demonstrating agentless middle-voice syntax in formal/scientific style:

    AAcademic prose of this caliber converts readily into digital media. BThe prose is converted readily by software. CAcademic prose of this caliber converts readily into digital media by agents. DAgents make academic prose of this caliber converts readily into digital media.

    Answer: A. Academic prose of this caliber converts readily into digital media.

    Formal middle voice highlights the inherent property of the subject using an active verb form without an explicit passive auxiliary or agent.

31. Q31Select the sentence demonstrating agentless middle-voice syntax in formal/scientific style:

    AThe structural material translates well into practical architecture. BThe material is translated well by architects. CThe structural material translates well into practical architecture by agents. DAgents make the structural material translates well into practical architecture.

    Answer: A. The structural material translates well into practical architecture.

    Formal middle voice highlights the inherent property of the subject using an active verb form without an explicit passive auxiliary or agent.

32. Q32Select the sentence demonstrating agentless middle-voice syntax in formal/scientific style:

    AThe newly formulated ceramic fractures under high pressure. BThe ceramic was fractured under high pressure by testers. CThe newly formulated ceramic fractures under high pressure by agents. DAgents make the newly formulated ceramic fractures under high pressure.

    Answer: A. The newly formulated ceramic fractures under high pressure.

    Formal middle voice highlights the inherent property of the subject using an active verb form without an explicit passive auxiliary or agent.

33. Q33Select the sentence demonstrating agentless middle-voice syntax in formal/scientific style:

    AThis vintage wine ages remarkably over decades. BThis wine is aged remarkably by time. CThis vintage wine ages remarkably over decades by agents. DAgents make this vintage wine ages remarkably over decades.

    Answer: A. This vintage wine ages remarkably over decades.

    Formal middle voice highlights the inherent property of the subject using an active verb form without an explicit passive auxiliary or agent.

34. Q34Select the sentence demonstrating agentless middle-voice syntax in formal/scientific style:

    AThe heavy steel door latches automatically upon closure. BThe door is latched automatically by mechanism. CThe heavy steel door latches automatically upon closure by agents. DAgents make the heavy steel door latches automatically upon closure.

    Answer: A. The heavy steel door latches automatically upon closure.

    Formal middle voice highlights the inherent property of the subject using an active verb form without an explicit passive auxiliary or agent.

35. Q35Select the sentence demonstrating agentless middle-voice syntax in formal/scientific style:

    AAcademic prose of this caliber converts readily into digital media. BThe prose is converted readily by software. CAcademic prose of this caliber converts readily into digital media by agents. DAgents make academic prose of this caliber converts readily into digital media.

    Answer: A. Academic prose of this caliber converts readily into digital media.

    Formal middle voice highlights the inherent property of the subject using an active verb form without an explicit passive auxiliary or agent.

36. Q36Select the sentence demonstrating agentless middle-voice syntax in formal/scientific style:

    AThe structural material translates well into practical architecture. BThe material is translated well by architects. CThe structural material translates well into practical architecture by agents. DAgents make the structural material translates well into practical architecture.

    Answer: A. The structural material translates well into practical architecture.

    Formal middle voice highlights the inherent property of the subject using an active verb form without an explicit passive auxiliary or agent.

37. Q37Select the sentence demonstrating agentless middle-voice syntax in formal/scientific style:

    AThe newly formulated ceramic fractures under high pressure. BThe ceramic was fractured under high pressure by testers. CThe newly formulated ceramic fractures under high pressure by agents. DAgents make the newly formulated ceramic fractures under high pressure.

    Answer: A. The newly formulated ceramic fractures under high pressure.

    Formal middle voice highlights the inherent property of the subject using an active verb form without an explicit passive auxiliary or agent.

38. Q38Select the sentence demonstrating agentless middle-voice syntax in formal/scientific style:

    AThis vintage wine ages remarkably over decades. BThis wine is aged remarkably by time. CThis vintage wine ages remarkably over decades by agents. DAgents make this vintage wine ages remarkably over decades.

    Answer: A. This vintage wine ages remarkably over decades.

    Formal middle voice highlights the inherent property of the subject using an active verb form without an explicit passive auxiliary or agent.

39. Q39Select the sentence demonstrating agentless middle-voice syntax in formal/scientific style:

    AThe heavy steel door latches automatically upon closure. BThe door is latched automatically by mechanism. CThe heavy steel door latches automatically upon closure by agents. DAgents make the heavy steel door latches automatically upon closure.

    Answer: A. The heavy steel door latches automatically upon closure.

    Formal middle voice highlights the inherent property of the subject using an active verb form without an explicit passive auxiliary or agent.

40. Q40Select the sentence demonstrating agentless middle-voice syntax in formal/scientific style:

    AAcademic prose of this caliber converts readily into digital media. BThe prose is converted readily by software. CAcademic prose of this caliber converts readily into digital media by agents. DAgents make academic prose of this caliber converts readily into digital media.

    Answer: A. Academic prose of this caliber converts readily into digital media.

    Formal middle voice highlights the inherent property of the subject using an active verb form without an explicit passive auxiliary or agent.

41. Q41Select the sentence demonstrating agentless middle-voice syntax in formal/scientific style:

    AThe structural material translates well into practical architecture. BThe material is translated well by architects. CThe structural material translates well into practical architecture by agents. DAgents make the structural material translates well into practical architecture.

    Answer: A. The structural material translates well into practical architecture.

    Formal middle voice highlights the inherent property of the subject using an active verb form without an explicit passive auxiliary or agent.

42. Q42Select the sentence demonstrating agentless middle-voice syntax in formal/scientific style:

    AThe newly formulated ceramic fractures under high pressure. BThe ceramic was fractured under high pressure by testers. CThe newly formulated ceramic fractures under high pressure by agents. DAgents make the newly formulated ceramic fractures under high pressure.

    Answer: A. The newly formulated ceramic fractures under high pressure.

    Formal middle voice highlights the inherent property of the subject using an active verb form without an explicit passive auxiliary or agent.

43. Q43Select the sentence demonstrating agentless middle-voice syntax in formal/scientific style:

    AThis vintage wine ages remarkably over decades. BThis wine is aged remarkably by time. CThis vintage wine ages remarkably over decades by agents. DAgents make this vintage wine ages remarkably over decades.

    Answer: A. This vintage wine ages remarkably over decades.

    Formal middle voice highlights the inherent property of the subject using an active verb form without an explicit passive auxiliary or agent.

44. Q44Select the sentence demonstrating agentless middle-voice syntax in formal/scientific style:

    AThe heavy steel door latches automatically upon closure. BThe door is latched automatically by mechanism. CThe heavy steel door latches automatically upon closure by agents. DAgents make the heavy steel door latches automatically upon closure.

    Answer: A. The heavy steel door latches automatically upon closure.

    Formal middle voice highlights the inherent property of the subject using an active verb form without an explicit passive auxiliary or agent.

45. Q45Select the sentence demonstrating agentless middle-voice syntax in formal/scientific style:

    AAcademic prose of this caliber converts readily into digital media. BThe prose is converted readily by software. CAcademic prose of this caliber converts readily into digital media by agents. DAgents make academic prose of this caliber converts readily into digital media.

    Answer: A. Academic prose of this caliber converts readily into digital media.

    Formal middle voice highlights the inherent property of the subject using an active verb form without an explicit passive auxiliary or agent.