Let's solve the task of converting each sentence from
active voice to
passive voice. In passive voice, the
object of the active sentence becomes the
subject, and the
agent (doer) is either omitted or introduced with "by".
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Rules for Passive Voice:
1. Use the structure:
Object + be + past participle + (by subject)
2. The verb form changes based on tense.
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Now let's go through each sentence:
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a. The two officials are signing the treaty.
- Active: Subject = *The two officials*, Verb = *are signing*, Object = *the treaty*
- Passive: Make *the treaty* the subject → "The treaty is being signed..."
- Keep the present continuous tense: *is being signed*
- Add "by the two officials" if needed
✔ Passive: *The treaty is being signed by the two officials.*
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b. She has written a novel.
- Active: Subject = *She*, Verb = *has written*, Object = *a novel*
- Passive: Make *a novel* the subject → "A novel has been written..."
- Use perfect tense: *has been written*
- Add "by her" if needed
✔ Passive: *A novel has been written by her.*
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c. The lion was chasing the deer.
- Active: Subject = *The lion*, Verb = *was chasing*, Object = *the deer*
- Passive: Make *the deer* the subject → "The deer was being chased..."
- Use past continuous: *was being chased*
- Add "by the lion"
✔ Passive: *The deer was being chased by the lion.*
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d. Mother made a pancake yesterday.
- Active: Subject = *Mother*, Verb = *made*, Object = *a pancake*
- Passive: Make *a pancake* the subject → "A pancake was made..."
- Use simple past: *was made*
- Add "by mother" and time adverb "yesterday"
✔ Passive: *A pancake was made by mother yesterday.*
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e. Anna sent the mail.
- Active: Subject = *Anna*, Verb = *sent*, Object = *the mail*
- Passive: Make *the mail* the subject → "The mail was sent..."
- Use simple past: *was sent*
- Add "by Anna"
✔ Passive: *The mail was sent by Anna.*
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✔ Final Answers:
a. The treaty is being signed by the two officials.
b. A novel has been written by her.
c. The deer was being chased by the lion.
d. A pancake was made by mother yesterday.
e. The mail was sent by Anna.
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Let me know if you'd like explanations in simpler terms or want to practice more!
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of passive and active voice worksheet.
