To solve the problem of converting sentences from
active voice to
passive voice, we need to follow these steps:
Steps to Convert Active Voice to Passive Voice:
1. Identify the
subject,
verb, and
object in the active sentence.
2. Make the
object of the active sentence the
subject of the passive sentence.
3. Use the appropriate form of the verb "to be" (e.g., is, am, are, was, were) followed by the past participle of the main verb.
4. Add the preposition "by" and include the original subject as the agent (if necessary).
Now, let's rewrite each sentence from active voice to passive voice.
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a) The lion attacked the zebra.
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Active: The lion attacked the zebra.
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Passive: The zebra was attacked by the lion.
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b) Children like sweets.
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Active: Children like sweets.
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Passive: Sweets are liked by children.
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c) The peon rang the bell.
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Active: The peon rang the bell.
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Passive: The bell was rung by the peon.
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d) Sam played hockey.
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Active: Sam played hockey.
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Passive: Hockey was played by Sam.
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e) Miss Emma teaches us English.
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Active: Miss Emma teaches us English.
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Passive: We are taught English by Miss Emma.
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f) Jack caught the ball.
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Active: Jack caught the ball.
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Passive: The ball was caught by Jack.
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g) The dog bit the boy.
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Active: The dog bit the boy.
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Passive: The boy was bitten by the dog.
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h) Alice will take a photograph.
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Active: Alice will take a photograph.
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Passive: A photograph will be taken by Alice.
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i) Who taught you this poem?
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Active: Who taught you this poem?
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Passive: By whom were you taught this poem?
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Final Answers:
a) The zebra was attacked by the lion.
b) Sweets are liked by children.
c) The bell was rung by the peon.
d) Hockey was played by Sam.
e) We are taught English by Miss Emma.
f) The ball was caught by Jack.
g) The boy was bitten by the dog.
h) A photograph will be taken by Alice.
i) By whom were you taught this poem?
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Explanation:
- In passive voice, the focus shifts from the doer (subject in active voice) to the receiver of the action (object in active voice).
- The structure typically follows:
[Object] + [Form of 'be'] + [Past Participle of Verb] + [By + Agent].
- For questions in passive voice, the word order changes to accommodate the question format while maintaining the passive structure.
This completes the task! If you have any further questions, feel free to ask. 😊
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of active and passive voice worksheet answers.
