To solve this exercise, we need to change each sentence from
Passive Voice to
Active Voice.
Here is the simple rule to follow:
1. Find who is doing the action (look for the "by..." part).
2. Put that person or thing at the
start of the sentence.
3. Change the verb so it matches the new subject.
4. Put the original subject at the
end.
Let's go through each question step-by-step:
1.
The room has been cleaned by the kids.
* *Doer:* the kids
* *Action:* cleaned
* *Receiver:* the room
* *Change:* "The kids" + "cleaned" + "the room". (Since "has been cleaned" is present perfect, the active form is "have cleaned" because "kids" is plural).
* *Result:* The kids have cleaned the room.
2.
A wallet was found in the street by us.
* *Doer:* us (we)
* *Action:* found
* *Receiver:* A wallet
* *Change:* "We" + "found" + "a wallet in the street".
* *Result:* We found a wallet in the street.
3.
The ball is being chased by the dog.
* *Doer:* the dog
* *Action:* chasing (is being chased -> is chasing)
* *Receiver:* The ball
* *Change:* "The dog" + "is chasing" + "the ball".
* *Result:* The dog is chasing the ball.
4.
My money has been stolen by Henry.
* *Doer:* Henry
* *Action:* stole (has been stolen -> has stolen)
* *Receiver:* My money
* *Change:* "Henry" + "has stolen" + "my money".
* *Result:* Henry has stolen my money.
5.
The work will be finished by me.
* *Doer:* me (I)
* *Action:* will finish
* *Receiver:* The work
* *Change:* "I" + "will finish" + "the work".
* *Result:* I will finish the work.
6.
Novels are written by my dad.
* *Doer:* my dad
* *Action:* writes (are written -> writes)
* *Receiver:* Novels
* *Change:* "My dad" + "writes" + "novels".
* *Result:* My dad writes novels.
7.
The baby is being fed by Kelly.
* *Doer:* Kelly
* *Action:* feeding (is being fed -> is feeding)
* *Receiver:* The baby
* *Change:* "Kelly" + "is feeding" + "the baby".
* *Result:* Kelly is feeding the baby.
8.
A restaurant has been opened by my friend.
* *Doer:* my friend
* *Action:* has opened (has been opened -> has opened)
* *Receiver:* A restaurant
* *Change:* "My friend" + "has opened" + "a restaurant".
* *Result:* My friend has opened a restaurant.
9.
They water the lawn every day.
* *Note:* This sentence is actually already in
Active Voice ("They" is doing the action). To make it Passive, it would be "The lawn is watered by them." However, since the instructions ask to change sentences from Passive to Active, and this one is already Active, we just write it exactly as it is.
* *Result:* They water the lawn every day.
Final Answer:
1. The kids have cleaned the room.
2. We found a wallet in the street.
3. The dog is chasing the ball.
4. Henry has stolen my money.
5. I will finish the work.
6. My dad writes novels.
7. Kelly is feeding the baby.
8. My friend has opened a restaurant.
9. They water the lawn every day.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of active and passive verb worksheet.
