Active/Passive Voice--Activity 3

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What is the difference between active and passive voice?

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In active voice, the subject performs the action of the verb, while in passive voice, the subject receives the action of the verb.

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Identify the active voice in the following sentence: 'The cat chased the mouse.'

Back

The active voice is 'The cat chased the mouse.'

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Identify the passive voice in the following sentence: 'The book was read by the student.'

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The passive voice is 'The book was read by the student.'

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Convert the following sentence from passive to active voice: 'The cake was eaten by the children.'

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The children ate the cake.

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What is an example of a sentence in passive voice?

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An example of a passive voice sentence is 'The song was sung by the choir.'

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What is an example of a sentence in active voice?

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An example of an active voice sentence is 'The chef cooked the meal.'

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How can you identify a passive voice sentence?

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A passive voice sentence often includes a form of the verb 'to be' followed by a past participle and may include the doer of the action introduced by 'by'.

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What is the role of the subject in an active voice sentence?

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In an active voice sentence, the subject is the doer of the action.

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What is the role of the subject in a passive voice sentence?

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In a passive voice sentence, the subject is the receiver of the action.

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Convert the following sentence to passive voice: 'The teacher explains the lesson.'

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The lesson is explained by the teacher.