Mastering Active and Passive Voice

Front

Active Voice

Back

Subject performs action

Front

Passive Voice

Back

Subject receives action

Front

The cat chased the mouse.

Back

Active Example

Front

The mouse was chased by the cat.

Back

Passive Example

Front

Subject + Verb + Object

Back

Active Structure

Front

Object + Verb + Subject

Back

Passive Structure

Front

Passive Verb Form

Back

Past participle + 'be'

Front

Use of Passive

Back

Focus on action or object

Front

Use of Active

Back

Focus on subject or doer

Front

The teacher explains the lesson.

Back

The lesson is explained by the teacher.