Let’s go step by step to rewrite each sentence from active voice to passive voice.
In
active voice, the subject does the action.
Example: *Jim cleans the spiderwebs.* → Jim (subject) is doing the cleaning.
In
passive voice, the thing receiving the action becomes the subject, and we often add “by [who did it]” at the end.
We also change the verb to include a form of “be” + past participle.
Since all sentences are in
present simple, we’ll use:
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am/is/are + past participle
Also, if the original sentence doesn’t say who did the action (like “someone”), we can leave out the “by...” part or keep it general.
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Let’s do each one:
1.
Jim cleans the spiderwebs.
→ The spiderwebs are cleaned by Jim.
2.
The doctor treats the man.
→ The man is treated by the doctor.
3.
My friend finds the solution.
→ The solution is found by my friend.
4.
Jimmy wins the race.
→ The race is won by Jimmy.
5.
Maria writes a new song.
→ A new song is written by Maria.
6.
The oven causes this smell.
→ This smell is caused by the oven.
7.
Someone in the stadium takes a great catch.
→ A great catch is taken by someone in the stadium.
*(We don’t know exactly who, so we keep “someone”)*
8.
Jenny catches the largest fish of the day.
→ The largest fish of the day is caught by Jenny.
9.
One of my friends breaks the fence.
→ The fence is broken by one of my friends.
10.
Lions surround a buffalo.
→ A buffalo is surrounded by lions.
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Final Answer:
1. The spiderwebs are cleaned by Jim.
2. The man is treated by the doctor.
3. The solution is found by my friend.
4. The race is won by Jimmy.
5. A new song is written by Maria.
6. This smell is caused by the oven.
7. A great catch is taken by someone in the stadium.
8. The largest fish of the day is caught by Jenny.
9. The fence is broken by one of my friends.
10. A buffalo is surrounded by lions.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of active and passive voice worksheet for 8th grade.
