WorksheetsActive vs. Passive
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
I ate a piece of chocolate cake.
Active
PAssive
The librarian read the books to the students.
Active
PAssive
The money was stolen.
Active
PAssive
The essay was written by Sheila.
Active
PAssive
The movie is being made in Hollywood.
Active
PAssive
I washed my car three weeks ago.
Active
PAssive
His hair was cut by a professional.
Active
PAssive
I will introduce you to my boss this week.
Active
PAssive
It would have been fixed at the weekend.
Active
PAssive
The national anthem is being sung by Jason this time.
Active
PAssive
True or False
When using the passive voice, the subject of the sentence receives the action, whereas active voice allows the subject of the sentence to perform the action.
True
False
True or False
Passive voice usually means more wordy, less concise sentences.
True
False
True or False
Topics for the next essay being considered by the students. The sentence is an example of passive voice.
True
False
True or False
Active voice is more direct and contains less wordy, more concise sentences.
True
False
True or False
The students considered topics for the next essay. The sentence is an example of passive voive.
True
False
