14. SPAG Active vs Passive voice

Active vs Passive voice

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Active voice

When the subject of a sentence performs the verb’s action, we say that the sentence is in the active voice

Examples

• Monkeys adore bananas;

• The cashier counted the money;

• The dog chased the squirrel;

• SUBJECT + VERB + OBJECT.

Multiple Choice

He reads a book.

• Active voice

• Passive voice

Multiple Choice

She writes a letter.

• Passive voice

• Active Voice

Passive voice

A sentence is in the passive voice, on the other hand, when the subject is acted on by the verb.

Examples

• Bananas are adored by monkeys.

• The money was counted by the cashier.

• The squirrel was chased by the dog.

• OBJ + FORM OF TO BE + PAST PARTICIPLE + PREP + SUBJECT.

Multiple Choice

Could I be helped, please?

• Passive voice

• Active voice

Multiple Choice

Chocolates are liked by children.

• Passive voice

• Active voice