Active and Passive Voice

Active and Passive Voice

​Good writing uses Active Voice primarily and Passive voice only when it is needed.

A= S+V

P= V+S

Multiple Choice

Active or Passive Voice?

Serena made a delicious cheesecake.

• Active

• Passive

Multiple Choice

Active or Passive Voice?

The delicious cheesecake was made by Serena.

• Active

• Passive

Open Ended

Change the sentences from passive to active voice.

1. The house had been broken into by someone while the owners were on vacation.

2.The statue is being visited by hundreds of tourists every year.

Multiple Choice

Active or Passive Voice?

My prom dress was designed by my sister.

• Active

• Passive

Multiple Choice

Active or Passive Voice?

My sister designed my prom dress.

• Active

• Passive