Problem Explanation:
The task requires converting passive voice sentences into active voice sentences. In the
passive voice, the subject of the sentence receives the action, while in the
active voice, the subject performs the action. The goal is to rewrite each sentence so that the subject is actively performing the action.
Solution:
#### Step-by-Step Conversion:
1.
Original Sentence (Passive Voice):
"The blaze was extinguished by the firefighter."
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Subject: The blaze
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Action: Was extinguished
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Agent: By the firefighter
Active Voice:
"The firefighter extinguished the blaze."
2.
Original Sentence (Passive Voice):
"The boy's temperature was checked by the nurse."
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Subject: The boy's temperature
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Action: Was checked
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Agent: By the nurse
Active Voice:
"The nurse checked the boy's temperature."
3.
Original Sentence (Passive Voice):
"The plans were drawn by the architect."
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Subject: The plans
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Action: Were drawn
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Agent: By the architect
Active Voice:
"The architect drew the plans."
4.
Original Sentence (Passive Voice):
"The bones were found by the archaeologist."
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Subject: The bones
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Action: Were found
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Agent: By the archaeologist
Active Voice:
"The archaeologist found the bones."
5.
Original Sentence (Passive Voice):
"The novel was written by a famous author."
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Subject: The novel
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Action: Was written
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Agent: By a famous author
Active Voice:
"A famous author wrote the novel."
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Bonus Question: Write Your Own Pair of Active and Passive Voice Sentences
#### Example 1:
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Active Voice: The teacher graded the exams.
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Passive Voice: The exams were graded by the teacher.
#### Example 2:
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Active Voice: The gardener watered the plants.
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Passive Voice: The plants were watered by the gardener.
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Final Answer:
1. The firefighter extinguished the blaze.
2. The nurse checked the boy's temperature.
3. The architect drew the plans.
4. The archaeologist found the bones.
5. A famous author wrote the novel.
Bonus Answers:
- Active Voice: The teacher graded the exams.
- Passive Voice: The exams were graded by the teacher.
Final Boxed Answer:
$$
\boxed{
\text{1. The firefighter extinguished the blaze.} \\
\text{2. The nurse checked the boy's temperature.} \\
\text{3. The architect drew the plans.} \\
\text{4. The archaeologist found the bones.} \\
\text{5. A famous author wrote the novel.}
}
$$
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of passive and active voice worksheet.
