Active vs. Passive Voice

The money was found under the floor.

• Active

• Passive

During the intermission, our band played several songs.

• Active

• Passive

The officer did nothing about the accident.

• Active

• Passive

My books were returned to me after lunch.

• Active

• Passive

The cake was baked by Mrs. Crook.

• Active 

• Passive

The clerk was helping the customer.

• Active

• Passive

The whale was pursued relentlessly by Captain Ahab.

• Active

• Passive

The windows have been cleaned.

• Active

• Passive

I gave him a book for his birthday.

• Active

• Passive

John has been asked to give a speech by the president of the company.

• Active

• Passive