Active/Passive Voice

Several friends admired my new bike.

• Active
• Passive

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

Eliza won first place in the marathon.

• Passive
• Active

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

The contest was won by a girl from another school. 

• Active
• Passive

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

Eyes are examined by optometrists.

• Active
• Passive

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

Shift in voice?
The tree was preserved by the government because they realized its money making potential. 

• Yes
• No

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

The janitor fixed the classroom door. 

• Active 
• Passive

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

The bookcase was stained a dark walnut color. 

• Active
• Passive

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

My shoes were taken to the shoemaker. 

• Passive
• Active

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

The contractor renovated our kitchen last month. 

• Passive
• Active

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

The computers were shipped early in September. 

• Active
• Passive

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A