Active and Passive Voice

_______ voice is used when the subject performs the action of the verb. (subject, verb, object)

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

_______ voice is used when the subject receives the action of the verb. In other words, the object is presented first in the sentence. (objective, verb, subject)

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

The student wrote the essay.

• active voice

• passive voice

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

The essay was written by the student.

• active voice

• passive voice

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

Ms. Germann drives a Lamborghini.

• active voice

• passive voice

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

The game was won by the Cavos.

• active voice

• passive voice

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

The essays were graded by Ms. Germann.

• active voice

• passive voice

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

Mr. Compagnone coaches the soccer team.

• active voice

• passive voice

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

The National Anthem was performed at the football game.

• active voice

• passive voice

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

An award was given to the student with the highest average in the class.

• active voice

• passive voice

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A