Active and Passive Voice

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My mother baked chocolate chip cookies for our family.

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active

Front

Identify the sentence NOT in active voice:

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Experiments were conducted by scientists on Lake Winnipeg, Canada.

Front

Convert to active voice: 'The homework was completed by Matt.'

Back

Matt has completed the homework.

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Kangaroo carries baby in pouch.

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active

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Reservations made by the wedding planner.

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Passive

Front

Active voice example:

Back

Alice left a message for her friend.

Front

Identify the sentence in passive voice:

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A grand slam home run was hit by the catcher.

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My active dog chased a tennis ball across the grass.

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active voice

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Field trip arranged by homeroom teacher.

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passive voice

Front

Change to active voice: They were interviewing her for the job. She ________________ for the job.

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was being interviewed