ACTIVE AND PASSIVE VOICE

Front

I ate a piece of chocolate cake.

Back

Active Voice

Front

Librarian read book to students.

Back

Active Voice

Front

Paid on Fridays.

Back

Passive Voice

Front

Movie made in Hollywood.

Back

Passive Voice

Front

Active voice sentence:

Back

The principal saw the boy pulling on his loose tooth.

Front

Active voice example:

Back

Karen sang a sweet melody.

Front

Identify the passive voice sentence.

Back

The coffee was made by Sandy.

Front

Revise to active voice: The difficult sonata was played by the talented pianist.

Back

The talented pianist played the difficult sonata.

Front

Revise to active voice: The green dress was worn by Sarah.

Back

Sarah wore the green dress.

Front

Revision to keep meaning & use active voice: The winning goal for the Tigers was scored by Sean.

Back

Sean scored the winning goal for the Tigers.