Active vs Passive voice

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English

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9th Grade

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Easy

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L.2.1F, L.8.1B, L.8.1D

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Active vs Passive voice

Active voice

When the subject of a sentence performs the verb’s action, we say that the sentence is in the active voice

Examples

Monkeys adore bananas;
The cashier counted the money;
The dog chased the squirrel;
SUBJECT + VERB + OBJECT.

Multiple Choice

He reads a book.

Active voice

Passive voice

Multiple Choice

She writes a letter.

Passive voice

Active Voice

Passive voice

A sentence is in the passive voice, on the other hand, when the subject is acted on by the verb.

Examples

Bananas are adored by monkeys.
The money was counted by the cashier.
The squirrel was chased by the dog.
OBJ + FORM OF TO BE + PAST PARTICIPLE + PREP + SUBJECT.

Multiple Choice

Could I be helped, please?

Passive voice

Active voice

Multiple Choice

Chocolates are liked by children.

Passive voice

Active voice

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