Identifying Active and Passive Voice

Which is an example of Passive Voice?

• She is painting the wall.

• The wall is being painted by her.

Which is an example of Active Voice?

• They posted the videos online.

• The videos were posted online.

Which is an example of Passive Voice?

• The delicious meals are being prepared by the famous chef.

• The famous chef is preparing the delicious meals.

Which is an example of Active Voice?

• The roof was damaged.

• The storm damaged the roof.

Which is an example of Active Voice?

• The new dance trend was performed by my favorite girl group.

• My favorite girl group performed the new dance trend.

The maid is cleaning the room.

• ACTIVE VOICE

• PASSIVE VOICE

The staff will watch an orientation video.

• ACTIVE VOICE

• PASSIVE VOICE

The evidence was taken away by the police.

• ACTIVE VOICE

• PASSIVE VOICE

Olivia broke the window.

• ACTIVE VOICE

• PASSIVE VOICE

A wonderful play was written by my uncle.

• ACTIVE VOICE

• PASSIVE VOICE