To determine whether a sentence is written in the
Active or
Passive voice, we need to analyze the structure of the sentence:
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Active Voice: The subject performs the action. The sentence typically follows the pattern:
Subject + Verb + Object.
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Passive Voice: The subject receives the action. The sentence typically follows the pattern:
Subject + Be + Past Participle (Verb) + By + Agent (though the "by" phrase is often omitted).
Let's analyze each sentence step by step:
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1. My brother is usually helped at school.
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Analysis: The subject "My brother" is receiving the action ("helped"). The sentence uses the passive construction:
Subject + Be + Past Participle.
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Answer:
b) Passive
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2. We will gather mushrooms next autumn.
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Analysis: The subject "We" is performing the action ("gather"). This is a straightforward active sentence.
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Answer:
a) Active
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3. Students wrote the test yesterday.
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Analysis: The subject "Students" is performing the action ("wrote"). This is an active sentence.
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Answer:
a) Active
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4. He has been told the truth.
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Analysis: The subject "He" is receiving the action ("told"). The sentence uses the passive construction:
Subject + Have/Has Been + Past Participle.
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Answer:
b) Passive
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5. Lilly was offered a high-paid job.
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Analysis: The subject "Lilly" is receiving the action ("offered"). The sentence uses the passive construction:
Subject + Be + Past Participle.
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Answer:
b) Passive
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6. Water boils at 100 degrees.
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Analysis: The subject "Water" is performing the action ("boils"). This is an active sentence.
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Answer:
a) Active
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7. Kelly told him to buy some food.
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Analysis: The subject "Kelly" is performing the action ("told"). This is an active sentence.
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Answer:
a) Active
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8. Books will be put back on the table.
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Analysis: The subject "Books" is receiving the action ("put back"). The sentence uses the passive construction:
Subject + Will Be + Past Participle.
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Answer:
b) Passive
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Final Answers:
1.
b) Passive
2.
a) Active
3.
a) Active
4.
b) Passive
5.
b) Passive
6.
a) Active
7.
a) Active
8.
b) Passive
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Summary of Key Points:
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Active Voice: Subject performs the action.
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Passive Voice: Subject receives the action, often using forms of "be" + past participle.
This method helps identify the voice of any sentence systematically.
Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{
\begin{array}{ll}
1. & \text{b) Passive} \\
2. & \text{a) Active} \\
3. & \text{a) Active} \\
4. & \text{b) Passive} \\
5. & \text{b) Passive} \\
6. & \text{a) Active} \\
7. & \text{a) Active} \\
8. & \text{b) Passive} \\
\end{array}
}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of active and passive voice worksheet high school.
