ACTIVE TO PASSIVE VOICE

Explanation:

The active voice describes a sentence where the subject performs the action stated by the verb. It
follows a clear subject + verb + object construct that's easy to read.

With passive voice, the subject is acted upon by the verb.

Examples:

ACTIVE VOICE PASSIVE VOICE

1. The science class viewed the comet.
2. The coach will give you instructions.
3. The wedding planner is making all the
reservations.
4. The science class viewed the comet.
5. The kangaroo carried her baby in her pouch.
6. Thousands of tourists visit the Grand Canyon
every year.
1. The comet was viewed by the science class.
2. Instructions will be given to you by the coach.
3. All the reservations are being made by the
wedding planner.
4. The comet was viewed by the science class.
5. The baby was carried by the kangaroo in her
pouch.
6. The Grand Canyon is visited by thousands of
tourists every year.

Transform the active to passive forms of the verb. ½ crosswise

1. The locksmith cuts keys for a living.

2. The teacher gave the students their homework.

3. My mother will cook my favorite dish tonight.

4. Phoebe shows her favorite drawing to Jamie.

5. I write poems.

6. Richard kicked the ball at the wall.

7. My dad bought a new computer.

8. The police is chasing the thief.

9. He chose my favorite color.

10. Timmy copied my assignment.