Active vs. Passive

The window was broken by Stephen Colbert's baseball.

• Active
• Passive

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

The national anthem will be sung by Courtney Cox at the Super Bowl.

• Active
• Passive

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

Make this active voice: This ride is operated by Flinn.

• This ride is operated by Flinn.
• Flinn operated this ride.
• Flinn operates this ride.
• Flinn will operate this ride.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

Every Sunday, we relax in the nail salon.

• Active
• Passive

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

Make this active: The prize was won by Ross.

• The prize was won by Ross.
• Ross wins the prize.
• Ross won the prize.
• Ross will win the prize.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

Make this active: Aaron plays the trumpet.

• Aaron plays the trumpet.
• The trumpet is played by Aaron.
• The trumpet was played by Aaron.
• The trumpet will be played by Aaron.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

Walter Nichols hides golden eggs for the scavenger hunt.

• Active
• Passive

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

Make this active: Kristin's roller skates are borrowed by me.

• Kristin's roller skates are borrowed by me.
• I borrowed Kristin's roller skates.
• I borrow Kristin's roller skates.
• I will borrow Kristin's roller skates.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A