Active and Passive Voice

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Active voice example:

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The guests left the party by 8 p.m.

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Active voice example:

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The principal saw the boy pulling on his loose tooth.

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Voice that enables varied, strong verbs:

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active voice

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Voice that includes a form of "to be":

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passive voice

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Active voice example:

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Karen sang a sweet melody.

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Identify the passive voice sentence.

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The coffee was made by Sandy.

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Active voice revision of: 'The difficult sonata was played by the talented pianist.'

Back

The talented pianist played the difficult sonata.

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Revise to active voice: The green dress was worn by Sarah.

Back

Sarah wore the green dress.

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Revision to keep meaning & use active voice: The winning goal for the Tigers was scored by Sean.

Back

Sean scored the winning goal for the Tigers.

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Revision to active voice: The race was won.

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Someone won the race.