Republic of the Philippines
7
Department of Education
Region V
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF SORSOGON
Gubat National High School
Gubat , Sorsogon
ENGLISH
LEARNER’S PACKET NO. 3
Active and Passive Voice
Name:________________________ Year&Section:__________________ Date:_________________
I. LEARNING SKILLS
Most Essential Learning Competency (MELC 3, Quarter 1)
 Use the passive and active voice meaningfully in varied contexts.
Objectives:
 Identify sentences with active and passive voice in different contexts.
 Recognize the pattern in changing verbs in simple tenses from active to passive voice.
 Rewrite the sentence changing the voice from active to passive voice and passive to active voice.
I. INTRODUCTORY CONCEPTS
Vocabulary List
1. Verb - It is a word (such as jump, think, happen or exist) that is usually one of the main parts of a
sentence and that expresses an action, an occurrence or a state of being.
2. Voice - It is a distinction of form or a system of inflections of a verb to indicate the relation of the
subject of the verb to the action which the verb expresses <active and passive voices>.
3. Active - It is a verb form or voice: asserting that the person or thing represented by the grammatical
subject performs the action represented by the verb <hits in “he hits the ball” is active>.
4. Passive - (1) It asserts that the grammatical subject of a verb is subjected to or affected by the action
represented by that verb <the passive voice>; (2) It contains or yields a passive verb form.
5. Tense - In grammar, it is a form of a verb that is used to show when an action happened.
Let Us Study
Active Voice
When the subject does or “acts upon” the verb, the sentence is said to be in the active voice. These
examples show that the subject is doing the verb’s actions.
 The old father (subject) gives (verb) the money to the boy.
 Carlos Bulosan (subject) revealed (verb) the reality about social discrimination in the text.
 The rich man (subject) accused (verb) the poor family of stealing the spirit of his family’s food by
smelling.
 The judge (subject) pounded (verb) the gavel.
 My brothers (subject) threw (verb) a small change in a straw hat.
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Passive Voice
When the subject receives the action of the verb, the sentence is said to be in the passive voice these
examples show how the subject- verb relationship has changed.
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The money is given by the old father to the boy. (active verb – gives: passive verb – is given)
The reality about social discrimination was revealed by Carlos Bulosan in
the text. (active verb – revealed: passive verb – was revealed)
The poor family was accused by the rich man for stealing the spirit of his family’s food by
smelling.
(active verb – accused: passive verb – was accused)
The gavel was pounded by the judge. (active verb – pounded: passive verb – was pounded)
A small change was thrown by my brothers in a straw hat. (active verb – threw: passive verb –
was thrown)
Because the subject is being “acted upon” (or is passive), such sentences are said to be in the passive
voice.
Let Us Remember
FORMULAE IN CHANGING VERBS IN SIMPLE TENSES
FROM ACTIVE TO PASSIVE VOICE
1. Simple Present Tense
O = S + is/am/are + past participle of verb by + S = O
Environmentalists display love for nature.
S
V
O
Love for nature is displayed by environmentalists.
S
V
O
2. Simple Past Tense
O = S + was/were + past participle of verb by + S = O
Environmentalists displayed love for nature.
S
V
O
3. Simple Future Tense
O = S + will be/shall be + past participle of verb by + S = O
Environmentalists will display love for nature.
S
V
O
Love for nature will be displayed by environmentalists.
S
V
O
Rules in changing Active voice into Passive voice:
1. Identify the subject, the verb, and the object of the sentence. (STVDO)
2. Use the object as the subject of the sentence.
3. Add the appropriate linking verb. Take note of the tense and the subject – verb agreement.
4. Change the verb into the past participle form.
5. You can add the preposition ―”by “then put the subject as its object. If the subject is a pronoun, you
need to change it into objective case.
EXAMPLE:
1. Linda bought a new dress. (Active)
2. A new dress was bought by Linda. (Passive)
3. She kicked the ball. (Active)
4. The ball was kicked by her. (Passive)
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II. ACTIVITIES
Let Us Practice
Practice Task 1. Identify sentences with active and passive voice in different context. Underline the
correct answer.
1. Mary makes her bed every morning.
Active / Passive
2. Charlie is writing a letter.
Active / Passive
3. The letter is being written by Charlie.
Active / Passive
4. The whole cake was eaten by my mother.
Active / Passive
5. My mother is going to bake a delicious cake.
Active / Passive
6. The ball was chased by the dog.
Active / Passive
7. I washed my bike last year.
Active / Passive
8. I sent the letters yesterday.
Active / Passive
9. The money was stolen.
Active / Passive
10. My story will be read by my teacher.
Active / Passive
Practice Task 2. Rewrite each sentence, changing the verb. If the verb is active, make it passive. If it
is passive make it active.
1. Ms. Sullivan teaches us grammar.
2. The teacher praised him.
3. The firemen took the injured to the hospital.
4. An earthquake destroyed the town.
5. The boy’s work pleased the teacher.
6. The fire damaged the building.
7. Who taught you French?
8. The manager will give you a ticket.
9. Spectators thronged the streets.
10. Everyone will blame us.
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Practice Task 3. Rewrite the following changing the active sentences to passive and passive
sentences to active.
1. The thieves were arrested by the police.
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2. The marvelous performance delivered by the children enthralled us._____________________________
3. He has been invited to their party.
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4. We have shipped your order.
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5. The girl recited the poem beautifully.
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6. The guests enjoyed the party.
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7. The child impressed everyone with his polite manners.________________________________________
8. A girl from Lagonoy, Camarines Sur won the first prize._______________________________________
9. The readers like the latest book of the writer. ______________________________________________
10. They paint the walls.
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Evaluation
A. Identify sentences with active and passive voice in different contexts.
1. The Japanese soldiers attacked the Philippines.
2. The Filipinos were attacked by soldiers.
3. The Americans helped the Filipinos in war.
4. The wounded were healed by the Filipino doctors.
5. President Quezon ensured an efficient and effective government.
6. People evacuated from the part of the city which was destroyed.
7. The news about the attack was published by the Herald.
8. The order about informing the people of the attack was given by the general.
9. Many men, both Filipinos and Americans, fought for our freedom.
10. The Japanese pursuit planes were destroyed by the pilot.
B. Rewrite each sentence, changing the verb. If the verb is active, make it passive. If it is passive,
make it active.
1. One of the boys baked a cake.
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2. His plans were affected by inflation.
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3. The group discussed playground regulations.
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4. The committee held a meeting at one o’clock.
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5. Ms. O’Brien read the class an interesting article. ____________________________________________
6. The tour had been planned by aviation Travel Company_______________________________________
7. Several alternatives were considered by the club.____________________________________________
8. The Potter’s Wheel also sells ceramic supplies
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9. Mr. Parma has finished the project.
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10. The tax will be added by the store.
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III. ANSWER KEY
Practice Task 1
1. Active Voice
2. Active Voice
3. Passive Voice
4. Passive Voice
5. Active Voice
6. Passive Voice
7. Active Voice
8. Active Voice
9. Passive Voice
10. Passive Voice
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Practice Task 2
1. We are taught grammar by Ms. Sullivan.
2. He was praised by the teacher.
3. The injured were taken to the hospital by the firemen.
4. The town was destroyed by an earthquake.
5. The teacher was pleased with the boy’s work.
6. The building was damaged by the fire.
7. By whom were you taught French?
8. You will be given a ticket by the manager.
9. The streets were thronged with spectators.
10. We will be blamed by everyone.
Practice Task 3.
1. The police have arrested the thieves.
2. We were enthralled by the marvelous performance delivered by the children.
3. They have invited them to their party.
4. Your order has been shipped by us.
5. The poem was beautifully recited by the girl.
6. The party was enjoyed by the guests.
7. Everyone was impressed with the polite manners of the child.
8. The first prize was won by a girl from Lagonoy, Camarines Sur.
9. The latest book of the writer is liked by the readers.
10. The walls are being painted by them.
IV. REFLECTION
Write 1-2 sentences to complete each phrase indicated in the box below to prove your learning in
this Learner’s Packet.
A. Voice is important in connecting the subject and the object of the sentance beacuse__________
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B. The difference between active and passive voice is__________________________________________
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V. REFERENCES
English - Grade 7
Quarter 1 - Module 3: Active and Passive Voice
https:///www.google.com/search?q=active+voice+activity
WRITER:
ANDREA C. ESTARES
English 7 Teacher
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EDITORS:
MIRRIAM BLESS F. DETERA
KAREN E. HUERTO
MARIA VIEL D. FRADES
English 7 Teachers
QUALITY ASSURED BY:
EMERSON B. ERESMAS
HTV, English Department