ACTIVE AND PASSIVE VOICE

Convert to Active Voice: 'The homework was completed by the students.'

• 'The students completed the homework.'

• 'The homework was done by the students.'

• 'The students were completing the homework.'

• 'The homework is completed by the students.'

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

What is the definition of Passive Voice?

• A sentence structure where the subject performs the action of the verb.

• A sentence structure where the subject receives the action of the verb.

• A sentence structure that uses only past tense verbs.

• A sentence structure that emphasizes the doer of the action.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

Identify the voice: 'The teacher explained the lesson.'

• Active Voice

• Passive Voice

• Neutral Voice

• Indirect Voice

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

Identify the voice: 'The song was sung by the choir.'

• Active Voice

• Passive Voice

• Interrogative Voice

• Imperative Voice

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

Identify the voice: 'The dog barked loudly.'

• Active Voice

• Passive Voice

• Future Voice

• Conditional Voice

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

What is an example of a sentence in Active Voice?

• 'The letter was written by Maria.'

• 'Maria wrote the letter.'

• 'The letter is being written by Maria.'

• 'Maria is writing the letter.'

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

What is a common indicator of Passive Voice in a sentence?

• The use of a form of 'to be' (is, are, was, were) followed by a past participle.

• The use of active verbs that show direct action.

• The presence of adverbs modifying the verb.

• The use of the subjunctive mood in the sentence.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

Convert to Passive Voice: 'The chef cooked the meal.'

• 'The meal was cooked by the chef.'

• 'The meal is cooked by the chef.'

• 'The chef was cooking the meal.'

• 'The meal has been cooked by the chef.'

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

What is an example of a sentence in Passive Voice?

• The letter was written by Maria.

• Maria wrote the letter.

• The letter is writing by Maria.

• Maria is writing the letter.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

Provide an example of a sentence that can be both Active and Passive.

• 'The teacher gave a lecture.' (Active)

• 'The lecture was given by the teacher.' (Passive)

• 'The student completed the assignment.' (Active)

• 'The assignment was completed by the student.' (Passive)

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A