Passive voice

All the reservations will be made by the wedding planner.

• active
• passive

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.8.3A

The metal beams were eventually corroded by the saltwater.

• active
• passive

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.8.3A

Thousands of tourists view the Grand Canyon every year.

• active
• passive

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.2.1F

The metal beams were eventually corroded by the saltwater.

• active
• passive

The metal beams were eventually corroded by the saltwater.

• active
• passive

Sugar cane is raised by some people in Hawaii.

• active
• passive

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.8.3A

Susan will bake two dozen cupcakes for the bake sale.

• active
• passive

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.8.3A

We call Mars the "Red Planet."

• Active
• Passive

Tags

CCSS.L.8.5A

This planet was named by ancient Romans after the red god of war in Roman mythology.

• Active
• Passive

Which sentence uses passive voice in order to be more polite?

• The questions were not understood.
• Some people did not understand the questions.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1C