Passive and Active Voice #2

Active voice

• The tone of the author

• When the subject performs the action

• When the subject receives the action

• When there is a linking verb

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

Passive Voice

• The tone of the author

• When the subject does the action

• When the subject receives the action

• When there is a strong verb 

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

The magazine subscription was renewed.

• active
• passive

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

Jane's mother rejected the idea to eat ice cream for dinner.

• active

• passive

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

I painted the the garage door after it stopped raining.

• active
• passive

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

The outdoor reception was hosted by Larry.

• active
• passive

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

What is the best way to change this sentence from passive voice to active voice?
"The multitalented guitarist, Francisco, was chosen by the band to be their lead singer."

• The band chose the multitalented guitarist Francisco to be their lead singer.
• Chosen was the multitalented guitarist Francisco, by the band, to be their lead singer.
• Fransisco, the multitalented guitarist, was chosen, by the band, to be their lead singer.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

Is the following sentence written in the passive or active voice?

The thieves have been arrested by the police.

• Passive

• Active

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

Active or Passive Voice?
The janitor fixed the classroom door.

• Active
• Passive

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

Active or Passive Voice?
The letter was written by my brother.

• Active
• Passive

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A