Grammar Lesson: Active vs Passive Voice

Grammar Lesson #3

Active vs Passive Voice

Fill in the Blank

What is the verb in this sentence?

Every contestant must send in his or her application.

Fill in the Blank

Who or what is doing the action in this sentence?

Every contestant must send in his or her application.

Multiple Choice

Is this sentence written in active or passive voice?

Every contestant must send in his or her application.

• Active

• Passive

Multiple Choice

Is this sentence written in active or passive voice?

An application was sent by every contestant.

• active

• passive

Multiple Choice

Is this sentence written in active or passive voice?

The money was stolen.

• active

• passive

Fill in the Blank

What is the verb in this sentence?

The money was stolen.

The Verb 'To Be'

Fill in the Blank

Assume that John stole the money. Now, rewrite the sentence in the ACTIVE voice: The money was stolen.

Multiple Choice

Is the following sentence written in active or passive voice?

His hair was cut by a professional.

• active

• passive

Fill in the Blank

What is the verb in this sentence?

His hair was cut by a professional.

Fill in the Blank

Who is doing the action in this sentence?

His hair was cut by a professional.

Fill in the Blank

Re-write this sentence in active voice: His hair was cut by a professional.

Multiple Choice

Is the following sentence written in active or passive voice?

The national anthem is being sung by Jason this time.

• Active

• Passive

Multiple Choice

Is the following sentence written in active or passive voice?

The librarian read the book to the students.

• Active

• Passive

Multiple Choice

Is the following sentence written in active or passive voice?

The movie is being made in Hollywood.

• Active

• Passive

Poll

How would you rate your comfort level with active v passive voice?

• I feel awesome! I totally understand.

• I think I understand, but I would like more practice.

• I am completely lost.