Active vs. Passive Voice

Active voice

• The tone of the author
• When the subject performs the action
• When the subject receives the action
• When there is a linking verb

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

Passive Voice

• The tone of the author
• When the subject does the action
• When the subject receives the action
• When there is a strong verb 

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

The magazine subscription was renewed.

• active
• passive

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

Jane's mother rejected the idea to eat ice cream for dinner.

• active
• passive

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

I painted the the garage door after it stopped raining.

• active
• passive

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

The outdoor reception was hosted by Larry.

• active
• passive

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

Which sentence is written in active voice?

• The basketball net was cut down by the winning team
• The basketball team won the championship
• The trophies were handed out by the team’s coach
• The cheering of the crowd was heard by everyone.

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

Which sentence is written in passive voice?

• The sets will have to be designed.
• Kara designed the sets for the movie.
• A teacher helped Kara design the sets.
• Before the sets could be made, someone designed them.

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

What is the best way to change this sentence from passive voice to active voice?
"The multitalented guitarist, Francisco, was chosen by the band to be their lead singer."

• The band chose the multitalented guitarist Francisco to be their lead singer.
• Chosen was the multitalented guitarist Francisco, by the band, to be their lead singer.
• Fransisco, the multitalented guitarist, was chosen, by the band, to be their lead singer.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

What is the best way to change the following sentence from passive to active voice?
"The awkward dance was done by Vincent."

• By Vincent, the awkward dance was done.
• The awkward dance by Vincent was done.
• Vincent danced awkwardly.

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A