Identifying Active and Passive Voice

Francis boldly faced the growing mob of people.

• active voice

• passive voice

Julia saved her paper before she turned off the computer.

• active voice

• passive voice

The job was carefully completed by Kenneth.

• active voice

• passive voice

Which of the following sentences is in the passive voice?

• The gardener plants new flowers every spring.

• New flowers are planted by the gardener every spring.

Convert the following sentence to active voice: "The song was sung by the choir."

• The choir sang the song.

• The song sang the choir.

Identify the voice used in the following sentence: "The book was returned to the library."

• Active

• Passive

Convert the following sentence to passive voice: "The chef cooks a delicious meal."

• A delicious meal is cooked by the chef.

• A delicious meal cooks the chef.

Which sentence is in the active voice?

• The cake was eaten by John.

• John ate the cake.

Identify the voice used in the following sentence: "The window was broken by the storm."

• Active

• Passive

Anne interviewed the artist in his gallery.

• active voice

• passive voice