Active & Passive Voice

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What is Active Voice?

Back

When the subject performs the action.

Front

What is Passive Voice?

Back

When the subject receives the action.

Front

Identify the voice: 'The pasta was made by Karen.'

Back

Passive Voice.

Front

Identify the voice: 'My father took pictures at the picnic.'

Back

Active Voice.

Front

Identify the voice: 'The old car was driven by my brother.'

Back

Passive Voice.

Front

Identify the voice: 'The janitor fixed the classroom door.'

Back

Active Voice.

Front

What is the main difference between Active and Passive Voice?

Back

In Active Voice, the subject does the action; in Passive Voice, the subject receives the action.

Front

Give an example of a sentence in Active Voice.

Back

The dog chased the ball.

Front

Give an example of a sentence in Passive Voice.

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The ball was chased by the dog.

Front

What is a linking verb?

Back

A verb that connects the subject to additional information about the subject.