Here is the step-by-step solution to the worksheet.
Analysis of the Task:
The worksheet asks to identify whether each sentence is in the
Active or
Passive voice.
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Active Voice: The subject (the doer) comes first. The subject performs the action.
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Passive Voice: The object (the receiver) comes first. The sentence usually contains a form of "to be" (is, was, were, are, etc.) + a past participle (verb ending in -ed or irregular form like "eaten").
Let's look at each sentence:
1.
The photograph was written by Edison.
- Contains "was written" (form of to be + past participle).
- The photo didn't write itself; Edison did.
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Answer: Passive
2.
Tim hid a hammer.
- Subject: Tim. Action: hid.
- Tim did the hiding.
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Answer: Active
3.
The ball was rung by the principal.
- Contains "was rung".
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Answer: Passive
4.
The football was thrown at the field.
- Contains "was thrown".
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Answer: Passive
5.
Jerry had bought some fishing tackle.
- Subject: Jerry. Action: had bought.
- Jerry did the buying.
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Answer: Active
6.
The decision of committee was announced yesterday.
- Contains "was announced".
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Answer: Passive
7.
Sheila donated blood for making red cells.
- Subject: Sheila. Action: donated.
- Sheila did the donating.
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Answer: Active
8.
The birthday people were selected for the joinings.
- Contains "were selected".
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Answer: Passive
9.
Carl typed the letter.
- Subject: Carl. Action: typed.
- Carl did the typing.
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Answer: Active
10.
Angela quickly declined the reason for not attending.
- Subject: Angela. Action: declined.
- Angela did the declining.
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Answer: Active
11.
Andrew flapped out the chair.
- Subject: Andrew. Action: flapped.
- Andrew did the flapping.
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Answer: Active
12.
Many stories were written by David Foster.
- Contains "were written".
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Answer: Passive
13.
The police officer was sent to the street.
- Contains "was sent".
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Answer: Passive
14.
Dr. Kruse had a press conference.
- Subject: Dr. Kruse. Action: had.
- Dr. Kruse held the conference.
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Answer: Active
15.
Rene has bought a new car.
- Subject: Rene. Action: has bought.
- Rene did the buying.
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Answer: Active
16.
His heart was broken by the cruelty of his friends.
- Contains "was broken".
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Answer: Passive
17.
The party was given for her birthday.
- Contains "was given".
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Answer: Passive
Final Answer:
1. Passive
2. Active
3. Passive
4. Passive
5. Active
6. Passive
7. Active
8. Passive
9. Active
10. Active
11. Active
12. Passive
13. Passive
14. Active
15. Active
16. Passive
17. Passive
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of active voice vs passive voice worksheet.
