Active & Passive Voice

Front

What is the definition of active voice?

Back

Active voice is a sentence structure where the subject performs the action of the verb. For example, 'The cat chased the mouse.'

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

Front

What is the definition of passive voice?

Back

Passive voice is a sentence structure where the subject receives the action of the verb, often indicated by the use of 'to be' verbs and the past participle. For example, 'The mouse was chased by the cat.'

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

Front

Identify the voice: 'The book was read by the teacher.'

Back

Passive voice.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

Front

Identify the voice: 'The chef cooked a delicious meal.'

Back

Active voice.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

Front

What is the structure of a passive voice sentence?

Back

A passive voice sentence typically follows the structure: Subject + form of 'to be' + past participle + (by + agent).

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

Front

What is the structure of an active voice sentence?

Back

An active voice sentence typically follows the structure: Subject + verb + object.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

Front

Convert to passive voice: 'The committee will approve the new policy.'

Back

The new policy will be approved by the committee.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

Front

Convert to active voice: 'The song was sung by the choir.'

Back

The choir sang the song.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

Front

What is the main difference between active and passive voice?

Back

The main difference is that in active voice, the subject performs the action, while in passive voice, the subject receives the action.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

Front

Identify the voice: 'The homework was completed by the students.'

Back

Passive voice.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A