To determine whether a sentence is written in the
active voice 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 follows the pattern:
Subject + Verb + Object.
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Passive Voice: The subject receives the action. The sentence follows the pattern:
Subject + Be + Past Participle + (by Agent).
Let's analyze each sentence step by step:
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1. My grandmother baked the cake.
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Analysis: The subject "My grandmother" performs the action "baked." The object is "the cake."
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Structure: Subject + Verb + Object.
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Conclusion: Active voice.
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2. Someone stole the car from the parking lot.
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Analysis: The subject "Someone" performs the action "stole." The object is "the car."
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Structure: Subject + Verb + Object.
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Conclusion: Active voice.
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3. The lesson was learned by the student.
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Analysis: The subject "The lesson" receives the action "was learned." The agent performing the action is "the student."
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Structure: Subject + Be + Past Participle + (by Agent).
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Conclusion: Passive voice.
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4. My favorite movie played on Netflix.
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Analysis: The subject "My favorite movie" receives the action "played." There is no clear agent performing the action.
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Structure: Subject + Be + Past Participle.
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Conclusion: Passive voice.
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5. An empty cup was thrown from the car.
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Analysis: The subject "An empty cup" receives the action "was thrown." There is no clear agent performing the action.
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Structure: Subject + Be + Past Participle.
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Conclusion: Passive voice.
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6. Our teacher graded the tests.
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Analysis: The subject "Our teacher" performs the action "graded." The object is "the tests."
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Structure: Subject + Verb + Object.
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Conclusion: Active voice.
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7. The gardener watered the flowers.
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Analysis: The subject "The gardener" performs the action "watered." The object is "the flowers."
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Structure: Subject + Verb + Object.
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Conclusion: Active voice.
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8. The trophy was placed on the shelf.
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Analysis: The subject "The trophy" receives the action "was placed." There is no clear agent performing the action.
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Structure: Subject + Be + Past Participle.
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Conclusion: Passive voice.
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Final Answers:
1.
Active
2.
Active
3.
Passive
4.
Passive
5.
Passive
6.
Active
7.
Active
8.
Passive
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Boxed Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{
\begin{array}{ll}
1. & \text{Active} \\
2. & \text{Active} \\
3. & \text{Passive} \\
4. & \text{Passive} \\
5. & \text{Passive} \\
6. & \text{Active} \\
7. & \text{Active} \\
8. & \text{Passive} \\
\end{array}
}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of active and passive voice worksheet with answer key.
