Let's solve this worksheet step by step. The goal is to determine whether each sentence is written in
active voice or
passive voice.
🔹 Key Rules:
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Active Voice: The
subject performs the action (Subject → Verb → Object).
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Passive Voice: The
subject receives the action (Object → Verb → Subject, often with "by" indicating the doer).
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Now let’s analyze each sentence:
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1.
The bug was snatched by the spider.
- The bug (subject) is receiving the action ("was snatched").
- The spider is doing the action (but it's not the subject).
✔ Passive Voice
2.
The cat caught the mouse.
- The cat (subject) performs the action ("caught") on the mouse.
✔ Active Voice
3.
The spider snatched the bug.
- The spider (subject) performs the action ("snatched") on the bug.
✔ Active Voice
4.
The woman swallowed a fly.
- The woman (subject) performs the action ("swallowed") on the fly.
✔ Active Voice
5.
The award was won by his team.
- The award (subject) is receiving the action ("was won").
- "By his team" tells who did it.
✔ Passive Voice
6.
The ride was enjoyed by many.
- The ride (subject) is receiving the action ("was enjoyed").
- "By many" shows who enjoyed it.
✔ Passive Voice
7.
The money was won by the girl in pink.
- The money (subject) received the action ("was won").
- "By the girl in pink" shows the doer.
✔ Passive Voice
8.
The bird snatched the worm.
- The bird (subject) performs the action ("snatched") on the worm.
✔ Active Voice
9.
The boy won the computer award.
- The boy (subject) performs the action ("won") on the award.
✔ Active Voice
10.
The science award was won by the girl.
- The science award (subject) receives the action ("was won").
- "By the girl" indicates the doer.
✔ Passive Voice
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✔ Final Answers:
1. Passive
2. Active
3. Active
4. Active
5. Passive
6. Passive
7. Passive
8. Active
9. Active
10. Passive
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📝 Summary:
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Active Voice: Sentences 2, 3, 4, 8, 9
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Passive Voice: Sentences 1, 5, 6, 7, 10
You can now circle the correct choices on the worksheet accordingly!
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of passive and active voice worksheet.
