Active/Passive Voice

Several friends admired my new bike.

• Active
• Passive

Eliza won first place in the marathon.

• Passive
• Active

The contest was won by a girl from another school. 

• Active
• Passive

Eyes are examined by optometrists.

• Active
• Passive

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

• Yes
• No

The janitor fixed the classroom door. 

• Active 
• Passive

The bookcase was stained a dark walnut color. 

• Active
• Passive

My shoes were taken to the shoemaker. 

• Passive
• Active

The contractor renovated our kitchen last month. 

• Passive
• Active

The computers were shipped early in September. 

• Active
• Passive