Active and Passive Voice

Front

My mother baked chocolate chip cookies for our family.

Back

active

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

Front

Identify the sentence NOT in active voice:

Back

Experiments were conducted by scientists on Lake Winnipeg, Canada.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

Front

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

Back

Matt has completed the homework.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

Front

Kangaroo carries baby in pouch.

Back

active

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

Front

Reservations made by the wedding planner.

Back

Passive

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

Front

Active voice example:

Back

Alice left a message for her friend.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

Front

Identify the sentence in passive voice:

Back

A grand slam home run was hit by the catcher.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

Front

My active dog chased a tennis ball across the grass.

Back

active voice

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

Front

Field trip arranged by homeroom teacher.

Back

passive voice

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

Front

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

Back

was being interviewed

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A