Identifying Active and Passive Voice

Front

The job was completed by Kenneth.

Back

passive voice

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

Front

Anne interviewed the artist in his gallery.

Back

active voice

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

Front

Peter and his brother built a model airplane last year.

Back

active voice

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

Front

The blue ceramic bowl was purchased by Arlene.

Back

passive voice

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

Front

The chaotic scene was described to the reporter by several witnesses.

Back

passive voice

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

Front

The house by the tracks rattled each time a train passed.

Back

active voice

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

Front

The decorator removed the paintings from the walls.

Back

active voice

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

Front

Museum guided by an informed guide.

Back

passive voice

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

Front

People will remember this event for a long time.

Back

active voice

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

Front

Harvey took pictures during the graduation ceremony.

Back

active voice

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A