ACTIVE AND PASSIVE VOICE

Front

Identify the passive voice statement.

Back

The houses were built by the hardworking people of Habitat for Humanity.

Front

Change to passive voice: The book I read was entertaining.

Back

I was entertained by the book I read.

Front

The small helmets ____ by the children.

Back

are worn

Front

My father _____ dinner every Monday.

Back

cooks

Front

My wallet __________ (steal).

Back

is stolen

Front

Change to Active: The tree was planted by the gardener.

Back

The gardener planted the tree.

Front

Change to Active: The novel was written by J.K Rowling.

Back

J.K Rowling wrote the novel.

Front

Active: He teaches English. Passive: English ................... by him.

Back

is taught

Front

Active: Earthquakes generate most tsunamis. Passive: Most tsunamis.................... by earthquakes.

Back

are generated

Front

Active: He wore a blue shirt. Passive: A blue shirt .................... by him.

Back

was worn