WorksheetsActive and Passive Voice
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
The eco-woodland house in Wales was built by a family in Wales.
The engineer built a beautiful __________.
Samson read an interesting story.
The house of sticks was built by the second little pig.
A touchdown was scored by the Cowboys, and there was much crying done by the Patriots.
active
passive
Which of the following sentences is NOT written in active voice?
Many scientists are studying the Loch Ness monster in Scotland.
Experiments were conducted by scientists on Lake Winnipeg, Canada.
Scientists have questioned some reports about the monster.
How could I write the following sentence in active voice?
The homework was completed by Matt.
Matt has completed the homework.
The homework belongs to Matt.
It is already in active voice.
Which of the following is written in the active voice?
This sweater was knitted for me by my favorite aunt.
Jason was asked by his mother to answer the phone.
Alice left a message for her friend.
Many people believe that a zombie apocalypse is really going to happen.
active voice
passive voice
The course was being failed by half the students near the end of the school year.
They were interviewing her for the job.
She ________________ for the job.
was being interviewed
was interviewed
has been interviewed
Everyone understands English.
English ________________ by everyone.
is understood
has been understood
was understood
The employees brought up this issue during the meeting.
This issue ________________ by the employees during the meeting.
has been brought up
is brought up
was brought up
The fire has destroyed the house.
The house ________________ by the fire.
has been destroyed
was being destroyed
is destroyed
She would reject the offer.
The offer ________________ by her.
will have been rejected
would be rejected
will be rejected
