ADV GRAM: Active and Passive Voice Introduction

Active and Passive Voice

Open Ended

What do you think active voice means? Give me an example.

Open Ended

What do you think passive voice means? Give me an example.

Multiple Choice

Which sentence is in active voice?

• The fireman is fighting the fire.

• The fire is being fought by the fireman.

Multiple Choice

Which sentence is in passive voice?

• The man is being arrested by the police.

• The police are arresting the man.

Open Ended

Change this sentence to active voice and write it below.

The cat was chased by the dog.

Open Ended

Change this sentence to passive voice.

Ms. Buckle taught the lesson.

Poll

How well do you understand active and passive voice?

• Awesome! I totally understand it.

• I am beginning to understand it.

• I do not understand it at all!