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Active and Passive Worksheet

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Together for a bright future

Name: __________________ Grade: ___________


Date: 16-12-21 Grammar: Active and Passive
Sentences in Active and Passive Revision
Here are examples of sentences written in both the active voice and
the passive voice, with the active voice sentence appearing first:
1. ___________________________________________ (active)
At dinner, six shrimp were eaten by Harry. (passive)

2. ____________________________________________ (active)
The savannah is roamed by beautiful giraffes. (passive)

3. Sue changed the flat tire. (active)


__________________________________________ (passive)

4. We are going to watch a movie tonight. (active)


_______________________________________________ (passive)

5. I ran the obstacle course in record time. (active)


______________________________________________ (passive)

6. ___________________________________________. (active)
The entire stretch of highway was paved by the crew. (passive)

7. _________________________________________________ (active)
The novel was read by Mom in one day. (passive)

8. _______________________________________________. (active)
A scathing review was written by the critic. (passive)

9. I will clean the house every Saturday. (active)


_________________________________________________. (passive)

10.The staff is required to watch a safety video every year. (active)


________________________________________________ (passive)

11.______________________________________________ (active)
The application for a new job was faxed by her. (passive)
12.Tom painted the entire house. (active)
______________________________________________ (passive)

13.The teacher always answers the students' questions. (active)


______________________________________________ (passive)

14.The choir really enjoys that piece. (active)


______________________________________________ (passive)

15.______________________________________________ (active)
By whom were you taught to ski? (passive)

16.______________________________________________ (active)
The whole suburb was destroyed by the forest fire. (passive)

17.The two kings are signing the treaty. (active)


______________________________________________ (passive)

18.______________________________________________ (active)
Every night the office is vacuumed and dusted by the cleaning crew. (passive)

19.______________________________________________ (active)
Money was generously donated to the homeless shelter by Larry. (passive)

20.No one responded to my sales ad. (active)


______________________________________________ (passive)

21.The wedding planner is making all the reservations. (active)


______________________________________________ (passive)

22.______________________________________________ (active)
For the bake sale, two dozen cookies will be baked by Susan. (passive)

23.The science class viewed the comet. (active)


______________________________________________ (passive)

24.Who ate the last cookie? (active)


______________________________________________ (passive)
25.Alex posted the video on Facebook. (active)
______________________________________________ (passive)

26.The director will give you instructions. (active)


______________________________________________ (passive)

27.______________________________________________ (active)
The Grand Canyon is viewed by thousands of tourists every year. (passive)

28.______________________________________________ (active)
The house was remodeled by the homeowners to help it sell. (passive)

29.___________________________________________. (active)
The victory will be celebrated by the team tomorrow. (passive)

30.______________________________________________active)
The metal beams were eventually corroded by the saltwater. (passive)

31.The kangaroo carried her baby in her pouch. (active)


________________________________________________ (passive)

32.__________________________________________________(active)
Sugar cane is raised by some people in Hawaii. (passive)

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