Identifying Active and passive voice

Front

I gave him a book for his birthday.

Back

Active Voice

Front

Subject performs action; object receives it.

Back

Active Voice

Front

The hunter killed the lion.

Back

Active Voice

Front

Receiving action = subject; doing action = optional at end.

Back

Passive Voice

Front

The windows have been cleaned

Back

Passive Voice

Front

Cheque for a thousand euros was sent to her.

Back

Passive Voice

Front

Called off the meeting.

Back

Active Voice

Front

He was looked after by his grandmother.

Back

Passive Voice

Front

Focus on action:

Back

Passive Voice

Front

Subject performs action in verb.

Back

Active voice