Passive vs Active Voice

which one is active?

• The girl was washing the dog.

• The dog was being washed by the girl.

• Chester kicked the ball.

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

The cake was baked by the chef at the restaurant.

• Active

• Passive

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

The ship left the dock to begin the journey.

• Active

• Passive

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

The graduate danced across the stage.

• Active

• Passive

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

The crumbs where spread everywhere by the toddler at the table.

• Active

• Passive

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

The house was painted this summer by Jeff and company.

• Active

• Passive

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

Which of the following changes the below sentence from passive to active?
The oven has been tested by the best chefs in the world.

• The best chefs in the world test the oven.
• The best chefs in the world tested the oven.
• The best chefs in the world have tested the oven.
• The best chefs in the world had tested the oven.

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

Which sentence is in passive voice?

• Sandy made the coffee.
• The coffee was made by Sandy.

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

Which of the following revisions would you make to keep the meaning of the sentence and use the active voice? The race was won.

• Someone won the race.
• The race was won by someone.
• The winner of the race was determined.
• The race was won by the person who finished first.

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

The kangaroo carried her baby in her pouch.

• active
• passive

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A