Name: ____________________________

Passive Voice: The subject is not performing an action.

I am fascinated by the movie.
Jack is bored with Algebra class.
The softball team is surprised by Chris Brown.
Active Voice: The subject PERFORMS an action.
The movie fascinated me.
Algebra class bores Jack.
Chris Brown surprised the softball team.
Directions: Identify the sentence as PASSIVE (P) or ACTIVE (A).
1. The dishes were washed by Jordan. _____
2. Diante needs to change his SIM card. _____
3. The bottle fell on the floor and broke into pieces. _____
4. After school, the bus was taken to the mechanic shop by Mr. Smith. _____
5. On Wednesday, the Lakers were defeated by the Celtics: 22-98. _____
6. The stage and auditorium were being cleaned for the prom ceremony. _____
7. The bedroom furniture was moved to the living room for convenience. _____
8. Susan and Thomas sing in the choir every Easter. _____
9. The gifts have been mailed to my aunt and uncle. _____
10. The guidance department offers assistance to students who want to attend college. _____
Directions: Change the PASSIVE voice sentences to active:
1. The trees have been destroyed by the rain.
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2. However, the Amy was thinking about going to tonights game.
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3. Oxford University was founded on strong morals by Sir Thomas Drake.
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4. The projects will have been finished before Tuesday.
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5. The ropes on the ship were tightly tied.
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