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direct object) so that the subject is no longer active, but is, instead, beingacted upon by the verb - or passive.

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Although passive voice is possible in English, active voice is more natural and easier to understand because we immediately know who is doing the action.

This quiz will help you differentiate between the two. So don't be passive! Get active, and identify whether the sentences below are in active or passive voice!

For more information, check out our article on active voice, passive voice, voice.

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An English quiz on identifying the active and passive voice.

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active orpassive voice. (Hint: In these sentences look for the person who is carrying out the action).

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"Voice" is the part of the verb that tells us whether the subject is acting (the one doing the action) or being acted upon (having the action done to him/her/it). When the subject of a sentence is doing the action, the sentence is said to be in the "active voice." When the subject of a sentence is being acted upon the sentence is said to be in the "passive voice."
Here are some examples:
Active voice: He served us.

Passive voice: We were served by him.

Active voice: The dog chased the cat.

Passive voice: The cat was chased by the dog.
It is generally wise to use the passive voice sparingly; REMEMBER: the use of the active voice makes your writing vibrant, direct.
Active voice: subject + verb + object

My sister taught me to paint.

Passive voice: object + verb + subject (inverted sentence structure)
The passive voice also consists of a form of the verb BE (was, is, am, were, are) + the past participle of the main verb in the sentence. Example:
I was taught to paint by my sister.

Passive: Five species of birds were studied in my biology lab.

Active: I studied five species of birds in my biology lab.

Extra practice for studying:

Create a mad lib by using the link below. Change the result into passive voice!

http://www.projectlabyrinth.com/MadLibs/MadLib.php?mid=713931476056

Visit this site and take their quick quiz!

http://www.rudolphacademy.com/quizzes-online/language-arts-quizzes/grammar-quizzes-online/active-vs-passive-voice-quiz/

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"Voice" is the part of the verb that tells us whether the subject is acting (the one doing the action) or being acted upon (having the action done to him/her/it). When the subject of a sentence is doing the action, the sentence is said to be in the "active voice."

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Active v. Passive voice rewriting worksheet

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Active and passive verbs | Oxford Dictionaries

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What's the difference between active and passive verbs? When and how should you use them?

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Tools for Writing: Active vs. Passive Voice - Aims Community College

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There are exceptions when the passive voice is used, such as when the noun performing the action is obvious, unimportant, or unknown. This is because using the passive voice draws attention to the action itself rather than the noun performing the action.

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Transitive verbs have both active and passive forms:

Passive forms are made up of with a past participle:

If we want to show the person or thing doing the action, we use by:

She was attacked by a dangerous dog.
The money was stolenby her husband.

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The passive infinitive is made up of to be with a past participle:

The doors are going to be locked at ten o'clock.
You shouldn't have done that. You oughtto be punished.

We sometimes use the verb get with a past participle to form the passive:

Be careful with that glass. It might get broken.
Petergot hurt in a crash.

We can use the indirect object as the subject of a passive verb:

We can use phrasal verbs in the passive:

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Some verbs which are very frequently used in the passive are followed by the :

John has been asked to make a speech at the meeting.
Youare supposed to wear a uniform.
The meetingis scheduled to start at seven.

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Learn how to form the passive voice and do the exercises to practise using it.

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sat grammar lesson 12 redundancy and wordiness student packet (1)

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Active and passive "worksheet" with Answers

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Active and passive "worksheet" with Answers

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Rewrite the following changing the active sentences to passive and passive sentences to active.

1. The thieves have been arrested by the police.

2. The marvelous performance delivered by the children enthralled us.

3. He has been invited to their party.

4. We have shipped your order.

5. The girl recited the poem beautifully.

6. The guests enjoyed the party.

7. The child impressed everyone with his polite manners.

8. A girl from Chennai won the first prize.

9. The readers like the latest book of the writer.

10. They are painting the walls.

11. The car has been fixed by the mechanic.

12. She accepted their invitation with pleasure.
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1. The police have arrested the thieves.

2. We were enthralled by the marvelous performance delivered by the children.

3. They have invited him to their party.

4. Your order has been shipped by us.

5. The poem was beautifully recited by the girl.

6. The party was enjoyed by the guests.

7. Everyone was impressed with the polite manners of the child.

8. The first prize was won by a girl from Chennai.

9. The latest book of the writer is liked by the readers.

10. The walls are being painted by them.

11. The car mechanic has fixed the car.

12. Their invitation was accepted (by her) with pleasure.

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Rewrite the following changing the active sentences to passive and passive sentences to active. 1. The thieves have been arrested by the police. 2. The marvelous performance delivered by the children enthralled us. 3. He has been invited to their party. 4. We have shipped your order. 5.

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Active and Passive Voice
Summary:
This handout will explain the difference between active and passive voice in writing. It gives examples of both, and shows how to turn a passive sentence into an active one. Also, it explains how to decide when to choose passive voice instead of active.

Using Active Versus Passive Voice

In a sentence using active voice, the subject of the sentence performs the action expressed in the verb.

Each example above includes a sentence subject performing the action expressed by the verb.

View examples of active verb tenses.

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direct object) so that the subject is no longer active, but is, instead, beingacted upon by the verb - or passive.