Active Passive English Worksheet 01 — STP Books - Free Printable

Problem Explanation:

The task involves identifying whether each sentence is in the active voice or the passive voice. The active voice is used when the subject of the sentence performs the action, while the passive voice is used when the subject receives the action.

Solution and Explanation for Each Sentence:

1. Jack was helped by his father to do his maths homework.
- Passive: The subject "Jack" is receiving the action ("was helped"). The agent (his father) is mentioned but not the main focus.

2. Jack’s father helped him to do his maths homework.
- Active: The subject "Jack’s father" is performing the action ("helped").

3. Have you read the new book by Michael Morris?
- Active: The subject "you" is performing the action ("read").

4. That book was written by Michael Morris.
- Passive: The subject "That book" is receiving the action ("was written"). The agent (Michael Morris) is mentioned but not the main focus.

5. Peter was given an award for his bravery.
- Passive: The subject "Peter" is receiving the action ("was given"). The agent is not explicitly mentioned.

6. The courageous soldier rescued his wounded colleague.
- Active: The subject "The courageous soldier" is performing the action ("rescued").

7. The boys played football in the new stadium.
- Active: The subject "The boys" is performing the action ("played").

8. We have to submit this project by tomorrow!
- Active: The subject "We" is performing the action ("submit").

9. That homework must be finished no later than Friday.
- Passive: The subject "That homework" is receiving the action ("must be finished"). The agent is not explicitly mentioned.

10. Have the plants been watered this evening?
- Passive: The subject "the plants" is receiving the action ("been watered"). The agent is not explicitly mentioned.

11. The elephants trundled along the track by the river.
- Active: The subject "The elephants" is performing the action ("trundled").

12. The birthday cake was delivered in time for the party.
- Passive: The subject "The birthday cake" is receiving the action ("was delivered"). The agent is not explicitly mentioned.

13. Our hopes of going on holiday were dashed by the bad news.
- Passive: The subject "Our hopes" is receiving the action ("were dashed"). The agent ("the bad news") is mentioned.

14. You will be given another chance.
- Passive: The subject "You" is receiving the action ("will be given"). The agent is not explicitly mentioned.

15. The tourists have gone to the museum by bus.
- Active: The subject "The tourists" is performing the action ("have gone").

Final Answer:

\[
\boxed{
\begin{array}{ll}
1. & \text{PASSIVE} \\
2. & \text{ACTIVE} \\
3. & \text{ACTIVE} \\
4. & \text{PASSIVE} \\
5. & \text{PASSIVE} \\
6. & \text{ACTIVE} \\
7. & \text{ACTIVE} \\
8. & \text{ACTIVE} \\
9. & \text{PASSIVE} \\
10. & \text{PASSIVE} \\
11. & \text{ACTIVE} \\
12. & \text{PASSIVE} \\
13. & \text{PASSIVE} \\
14. & \text{PASSIVE} \\
15. & \text{ACTIVE} \\
\end{array}
}
\]