Active and Passive voice

Front

Change to passive voice: Samson read an interesting story.

Back

An interesting story was read by Samson.

Front

The little pig learned a lesson.

Back

Active Voice

Front

Solar eclipse predicted by Thales of Miletus, 585 B.C.

Back

Passive

Front

Julia answered the question.

Back

Active

Front

The bike is being repaired.

Back

Passive

Front

Active voice:

Back

Subject performs the action.

Front

Tourists view the Grand Canyon yearly.

Back

active

Front

Everyone understands English. English ________________ by everyone.

Back

is understood

Front

The issue ________________ by the employees during the meeting.

Back

was brought up

Front

The professor told him not to talk in class. He ________________ by the professor not to talk in class.

Back

was told