Let's go through each sentence and convert it from
passive voice to
active voice. In passive voice, the subject receives the action, while in active voice, the subject performs the action.
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1. The poem was read aloud by Margaret.
Active: Margaret read the poem aloud.
✔ *Margaret (subject) performs the action of reading.*
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2. The Yankees were beaten by the Tigers in the playoffs.
Active: The Tigers beat the Yankees in the playoffs.
✔ *The Tigers (subject) performed the action of beating.*
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3. Her personal computer was given to Edith by her parents.
Active: Her parents gave her personal computer to Edith.
✔ *Her parents (subject) gave the computer to Edith.*
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4. The turnoff for Route 287 was finally reached by Carla.
Active: Carla finally reached the turnoff for Route 287.
✔ *Carla (subject) performed the action of reaching.*
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5. Many letters have been sent by me to your office.
Active: I have sent many letters to your office.
✔ *I (subject) perform the action of sending.*
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6. Kim was invited to a party by Raymond.
Active: Raymond invited Kim to a party.
✔ *Raymond (subject) invited Kim.*
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7. The truth was suddenly realized by the contestants.
Active: The contestants suddenly realized the truth.
✔ *The contestants (subject) realized the truth.*
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8. The computers were shipped by the Tucson branch on Monday.
Active: The Tucson branch shipped the computers on Monday.
✔ *Tucson branch (subject) shipped the computers.*
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9. Projects were judged by the teachers.
Active: The teachers judged the projects.
✔ *Teachers (subject) judged the projects.*
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10. A brilliant performance was given by the choir.
Active: The choir gave a brilliant performance.
✔ *Choir (subject) gave the performance.*
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11. Adam and Jackene were married by the priest.
Active: The priest married Adam and Jackene.
✔ *Priest (subject) performed the marriage.*
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✔ Final Answers:
1. Margaret read the poem aloud.
2. The Tigers beat the Yankees in the playoffs.
3. Her parents gave her personal computer to Edith.
4. Carla finally reached the turnoff for Route 287.
5. I have sent many letters to your office.
6. Raymond invited Kim to a party.
7. The contestants suddenly realized the truth.
8. The Tucson branch shipped the computers on Monday.
9. The teachers judged the projects.
10. The choir gave a brilliant performance.
11. The priest married Adam and Jackene.
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Tip: To convert passive to active voice:
- Identify who or what is performing the action (the agent, often introduced by "by").
- Make that person/thing the subject.
- Use the appropriate verb form (e.g., "was read" → "read").
- Remove "by" and the agent if not needed, unless clarity requires it.
Let me know if you'd like help with any specific sentence!
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of passive voice worksheet pdf.
