ACTIVE AND PASSIVE VOICE

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

• 'The teacher gave a lecture.'

• 'The lecture was given by the teacher.'

• 'The student completed the assignment.'

• 'The assignment was completed by the student.'

What is the main difference between Active and Passive Voice?

• In active voice, the subject performs the action; in passive voice, the subject receives the action.

• In active voice, the subject receives the action; in passive voice, the subject performs the action.

• Active voice is used in formal writing, while passive voice is used in informal writing.

• Active voice is always more concise than passive voice.

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

• Active Voice

• Passive Voice

• Interrogative Voice

• Imperative Voice

What is an example of a sentence in Passive Voice?

• The letter was written by Maria.

• Maria wrote the letter.

• The letter is being written by Maria.

• Maria is writing the letter.

Identify the voice: 'The book was read by the student.'

• Active Voice

• Passive Voice

• Interrogative Voice

• Imperative Voice

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 first-person pronouns in the subject.

What is the purpose of using Passive Voice?

• To emphasize the action or the recipient of the action rather than the doer.

• To make sentences shorter and more concise.

• To create a more engaging narrative style.

• To clarify the subject of the sentence.

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.'

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.'

How can you change a sentence from Passive to Active Voice?

• Identify the subject performing the action and restructure the sentence to place it at the beginning.

• Add more adjectives to the sentence.

• Use a different tense for the verb.

• Remove the subject from the sentence.