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Active vs. Passive Voice

 In active voice, the subject does the action.
 In passive voice, the subject receives the action.
Directions: Determine if each sentence is written in active or passive voice. Underline
the “doer” in each sentence. Remember, the “doer” may not be the subject of the
sentence.
Example: The cereal was eaten by the hungry kids. Active/passive
1. Highlights and shadows were added by the artist. active / passive
2. The music was brought to you by WTJC radio. active / passive
3. Cindy and her grandmother hand quilted the quilt. active / passive
4. The beautiful peacock was bought by Aunt Jane. active / passive
5. The newspaper boy threw the newspaper under the porch. active / passive
6. The trail was well traveled by the many hikers each year. active / passive
7. Doug and Garth were attached by a mountain lion. active / passive
8. The eclipse was viewed by millions last night. active / passive
9. The seniors were given their diplomas by the principal. active / passive
10. The fans cheered loudly. active / passive

Directions: Write two passive voice sentences.

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Directions: Write two active voice sentences.

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14. ______________________________________________________________________________
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