Active vs. Passive Voice

The money was found under the floor.

• Active
• Passive

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

During the intermission, our band played several songs.

• Active
• Passive

Tags

CCSS.L.K.1B

The officer did nothing about the accident.

• Active
• Passive

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

CCSS.L.8.1B

My books were returned to me after lunch.

• Active
• Passive

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

Nothing is accomplished by crying about it.

• Active 
• Passive

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.3A

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

The clerk was helping the customer.

• Active
• Passive

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.3A

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

The whale was pursued relentlessly by Captain Ahab.

• Active
• Passive

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.3A

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

The windows have been cleaned.

• Active
• Passive

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

I gave him a book for his birthday.

• Active
• Passive

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

CCSS.L.8.1B

John has been asked to give a speech by the president of the company.

• Active
• Passive

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.3A

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D