WorksheetsActive voice vs passive voice
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 8mins
Is this an example of Active or Passive voice? "The novel was read by Mom in one day."
Passive
Active
Neither
Choose the sentence the contains the active voice
I will clean the house every Saturday.
That piece is really enjoyed by the choir.
The whole suburb was destroyed by a forest fire.
Instructions will be given to you by the director.
Which sentences contain the Active Voice. Selected all that apply
Thousands of tourists visit the Grand Canyon every year.
The baby was carried by the kangaroo in her pouch.
The kangaroo carried her baby in her pouch.
The staff are required by the company to watch a safety video every year.
Select the sentence that contains the passive voice.
Larry generously donated money to the homeless shelter.
The science class viewed the comet.
Sue changed the flat tire.
At dinner, six shrimp were eaten by Harry.
Is this an example of Active or Passive voice? The house was remodeled by the homeowners to help it sell.
Active
Passive
Neither
Is this an example of Active or Passive voice? "The teacher always answers the students' questions."
Active Voice
Passive Voice
Does the sentence represent the active or passive voice. "The basketball game was won by Jim."
(a)
Selected all sentences that contain the Active Voice. Hint: There is more than 1
The wedding planner is making all the reservations.
The saltwater corroded the metal beams.
Harry ate six shrimp at dinner.
A movie is going to be watched by us tonight.
What sentence refers to the Passive Voice
When the subject receives the action
When the subject performs the action.
Selected all active tense endings
Simple Present - base form or “-s/-es” form
Simple Present - am/is/are + past participle
Simple Past - base + -ed or irregular form
Simple Past - was/were + -ed/-en
Selected the Passive Voice ending
Simple Future - will + base or am/is/are going to + base
Simple Future - will + be + -ed/-en
Does the sentence represent the active or passive voice. "The coach will give you directions."
(a)
BONUS
Create your own sentence using the active voice
BONUS
Create your own sentence using the passive voice
