Introduction
In this chapter, we will practice converting sentences between active and passive voice. Understanding how to switch between these two forms of sentence structure is important for clear and varied writing. Active voice is more direct and often preferred in writing, while passive voice can be useful for emphasizing the action or when the subject is unknown.
What is Active Voice and Passive Voice?
Active voice is used when the subject of a sentence performs the action, while passive voice is used when the subject is acted upon by the verb. For example, “The cat (subject) chased (verb) the mouse (object)” is in active voice, while “The mouse (subject) was chased (verb) by the cat (agent)” is in passive voice.
Active to Passive Voice
In these exercises, you will convert sentences from active voice to passive voice.
Active Voice to Passive Voice Exercises
| Active Voice | Passive Voice (To be filled) |
|---|---|
| 1. She sings a song. | |
| 2. They build a house. | |
| 3. He reads a book. | |
| 4. The chef cooks the meal. | |
| 5. The dog chased the cat. | |
| 6. The teacher explains the lesson. | |
| 7. The manager will review the report. | |
| 8. The children are playing a game. | |
| 9. The author wrote the book. | |
| 10. The mechanic fixed the car. | |
| 11. The artist painted a portrait. | |
| 12. The scientist discovered a new element. | |
| 13. The company is launching a new product. | |
| 14. The police officer arrested the thief. | |
| 15. The librarian organized the books. | |
| 16. The manager is holding a meeting. | |
| 17. The gardener waters the plants. | |
| 18. The cat caught a mouse. | |
| 19. The engineer designed a new bridge. | |
| 20. The farmer harvested the crops. | |
| 21. The firefighter saved the child. | |
| 22. The singer performed a beautiful song. | |
| 23. The principal announced the results. | |
| 24. The dog is barking at the stranger. | |
| 25. The chef will prepare a special dish. |
Passive to Active Voice
In these exercises, you will convert sentences from passive voice to active voice.
Passive Voice to Active Voice Exercises
| Passive Voice | Active Voice (To be filled) |
|---|---|
| 1. A song is sung by her. | |
| 2. A house is built by them. | |
| 3. A book is read by him. | |
| 4. The meal is cooked by the chef. | |
| 5. The cat was chased by the dog. | |
| 6. The lesson is explained by the teacher. | |
| 7. The report will be reviewed by the manager. | |
| 8. A game is being played by the children. | |
| 9. The book was written by the author. | |
| 10. The car was fixed by the mechanic. | |
| 11. A portrait was painted by the artist. | |
| 12. A new element was discovered by the scientist. | |
| 13. A new product is being launched by the company. | |
| 14. The thief was arrested by the police officer. | |
| 15. The books were organized by the librarian. | |
| 16. A meeting is being held by the manager. | |
| 17. The plants are watered by the gardener. | |
| 18. A mouse was caught by the cat. | |
| 19. A new bridge was designed by the engineer. | |
| 20. The crops were harvested by the farmer. | |
| 21. The child was saved by the firefighter. | |
| 22. A beautiful song was performed by the singer. | |
| 23. The results were announced by the principal. | |
| 24. The stranger is being barked at by the dog. | |
| 25. A special dish will be prepared by the chef. |
Answers
Active to Passive Voice
| Active Voice | Passive Voice |
|---|---|
| 1. She sings a song. | A song is sung by her. |
| 2. They build a house. | A house is built by them. |
| 3. He reads a book. | A book is read by him. |
| 4. The chef cooks the meal. | The meal is cooked by the chef. |
| 5. The dog chased the cat. | The cat was chased by the dog. |
| 6. The teacher explains the lesson. | The lesson is explained by the teacher. |
| 7. The manager will review the report. | The report will be reviewed by the manager. |
| 8. The children are playing a game. | A game is being played by the children. |
| 9. The author wrote the book. | The book was written by the author. |
| 10. The mechanic fixed the car. | The car was fixed by the mechanic. |
| 11. The artist painted a portrait. | A portrait was painted by the artist. |
| 12. The scientist discovered a new element. | A new element was discovered by the scientist. |
| 13. The company is launching a new product. | A new product is being launched by the company. |
| 14. The police officer arrested the thief. | The thief was arrested by the police officer. |
| 15. The librarian organized the books. | The books were organized by the librarian. |
| 16. The manager is holding a meeting. | A meeting is being held by the manager. |
| 17. The gardener waters the plants. | The plants are watered by the gardener. |
| 18. The cat caught a mouse. | A mouse was caught by the cat. |
| 19. The engineer designed a new bridge. | A new bridge was designed by the engineer. |
| 20. The farmer harvested the crops. | The crops were harvested by the farmer. |
| 21. The firefighter saved the child. | The child was saved by the firefighter. |
| 22. The singer performed a beautiful song. | A beautiful song was performed by the singer. |
| 23. The principal announced the results. | The results were announced by the principal. |
| 24. The dog is barking at the stranger. | The stranger is being barked at by the dog. |
| 25. The chef will prepare a special dish. | A special dish will be prepared by the chef. |
Passive to Active Voice
| Passive Voice | Active Voice |
|---|---|
| 1. A song is sung by her. | She sings a song. |
| 2. A house is built by them. | They build a house. |
| 3. A book is read by him. | He reads a book. |
| 4. The meal is cooked by the chef. | The chef cooks the meal. |
| 5. The cat was chased by the dog. | The dog chased the cat. |
| 6. The lesson is explained by the teacher. | The teacher explains the lesson. |
| 7. The report will be reviewed by the manager. | The manager will review the report. |
| 8. A game is being played by the children. | The children are playing a game. |
| 9. The book was written by the author. | The author wrote the book. |
| 10. The car was fixed by the mechanic. | The mechanic fixed the car. |
| 11. A portrait was painted by the artist. | The artist painted a portrait. |
| 12. A new element was discovered by the scientist. | The scientist discovered a new element. |
| 13. A new product is being launched by the company. | The company is launching a new product. |
| 14. The thief was arrested by the police officer. | The police officer arrested the thief. |
| 15. The books were organized by the librarian. | The librarian organized the books. |
| 16. A meeting is being held by the manager. | The manager is holding a meeting. |
| 17. The plants are watered by the gardener. | The gardener waters the plants. |
| 18. A mouse was caught by the cat. | The cat caught a mouse. |
| 19. A new bridge was designed by the engineer. | The engineer designed a new bridge. |
| 20. The crops were harvested by the farmer. | The farmer harvested the crops. |
| 21. The child was saved by the firefighter. | The firefighter saved the child. |
| 22. A beautiful song was performed by the singer. | The singer performed a beautiful song. |
| 23. The results were announced by the principal. | The principal announced the results. |
| 24. The stranger is being barked at by the dog. | The dog is barking at the stranger. |
| 25. A special dish will be prepared by the chef. | The chef will prepare a special dish. |
Conclusion
Practicing active and passive voice exercises helps improve your understanding of sentence structure and enhances your writing skills. By converting sentences from active to passive and vice versa, you can learn to emphasize different parts of the sentence effectively. Keep practicing these exercises to become proficient in using both active and passive voice in your writing.