How To Change Active Voice To Passive Voice

This video tutorial explains the differences between active and passive voice in English grammar. It covers the roles of subjects and objects in sentences, the structural differences between active and passive voice, and when to use each form. The tutorial includes examples and a quiz to practice converting sentences between active and passive voice.

What is the role of the subject in an active voice sentence?

• It receives the action.

• It performs the action.

• It is not mentioned.

• It is always a noun.

In a passive voice sentence, which part of the sentence typically comes first?

• The subject

• The adverb

• The object

• The verb

Why is the active voice often preferred in English sentences?

• It is more formal.

• It is more complex.

• It is more concise and direct.

• It is less common.

When might the passive voice be more appropriate to use?

• When the sentence is very short.

• When the object is a person.

• When the subject is unknown or irrelevant.

• When the action is not important.

Convert the sentence 'The marathon has been canceled by the organizers' to active voice.

• The marathon canceled the organizers.

• The organizers have canceled the marathon.

• The marathon was canceled.

• The organizers were canceled by the marathon.

Which sentence is in passive voice?

• The mouse chases the cat.

• The mouse was chased by the cat.

• The cat chased the mouse.

• The cat is chasing the mouse.

What is the correct passive form of 'Rita bought a new handbag'?

• A new handbag buys Rita.

• A new handbag is bought by Rita.

• A new handbag was bought by Rita.

• Rita was bought by a new handbag.