Active/Passive Voice Review

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What is the active voice?

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The active voice is when the subject of the sentence performs the action.

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What is the passive voice?

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The passive voice is when the subject of the sentence receives the action.

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Change to passive voice: 'The cat chased the mouse.'

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'The mouse was chased by the cat.'

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Change to active voice: 'The book was read by the student.'

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'The student read the book.'

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Identify the voice: 'The song was sung by the choir.'

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Passive voice.

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

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Active voice.

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What is the structure of a passive voice sentence?

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

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What is the structure of an active voice sentence?

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

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Change to passive voice: 'The teacher explains the lesson.'

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'The lesson is explained by the teacher.'

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Change to active voice: 'The homework was completed by the students.'

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'The students completed the homework.'