Active Passive Voice Exercises Worksheets

Introduction:

Active and passive voice are two different ways of expressing the same idea. In the active voice, the subject performs the action, while in the passive voice, the subject receives the action. Understanding and using active and passive voice correctly is important for effective communication.

Exercise 1: Identifying Active and Passive Voice

In this exercise, you will practice identifying whether a sentence is in the active or passive voice. Read each sentence carefully and determine if the subject is performing the action (active voice) or receiving the action (passive voice).

Example: The cat chased the mouse. (Active Voice)
Answer: Active Voice

1. The cake was baked by my mom. (Passive Voice)
Answer: Passive Voice

2. John painted the picture. (Active Voice)
Answer: Active Voice

3. The car was repaired by the mechanic. (Passive Voice)
Answer: Passive Voice

Exercise 2: Converting Active Voice to Passive Voice

In this exercise, you will practice converting sentences from active voice to passive voice. Rewrite each sentence in the passive voice, making sure to maintain the meaning of the original sentence.

Example: She eats an apple. (Active Voice)
Answer: An apple is eaten by her. (Passive Voice)

1. They built a new house. (Active Voice)
Answer: A new house was built by them. (Passive Voice)

2. The teacher teaches English. (Active Voice)
Answer: English is taught by the teacher. (Passive Voice)

3. We will finish the project tomorrow. (Active Voice)
Answer: The project will be finished by us tomorrow. (Passive Voice)

Exercise 3: Changing Passive Voice to Active Voice

In this exercise, you will practice converting sentences from passive voice to active voice. Rewrite each sentence in the active voice, making sure to maintain the meaning of the original sentence.

Example: The book was written by Mark. (Passive Voice)
Answer: Mark wrote the book. (Active Voice)

1. The letter was sent by Sarah. (Passive Voice)
Answer: Sarah sent the letter. (Active Voice)

2. The cake will be eaten by the children. (Passive Voice)
Answer: The children will eat the cake. (Active Voice)

3. The movie was directed by Steven Spielberg. (Passive Voice)
Answer: Steven Spielberg directed the movie. (Active Voice)

Conclusion:

Active and passive voice exercises help improve your understanding and usage of both forms. By practicing these exercises, you will become more confident in identifying and converting sentences between active and passive voice. Remember to pay attention to the subject and the action to determine the voice of a sentence. Keep practicing to enhance your language skills!