Name _________________
Active and Passive Voice
Label each sentence as active or passive voice.
1._____________________ Ethan excitedly ran after the runaway dog.
2._____________________ Gifts were opened after breakfast by Bella.
3. ____________________ Mrs. Cullen sang Joy to the World loudly and a little off
key.
4. ____________________ Nate and Luke created a great video together .
5. ____________________ The project was completed by Sydney yesterday.
6. ____________________ Brinley read three chapters in her book last night.
7. ____________________ A quiet noise was heard in the night.
8. ____________________ Brinley always enjoys helping others.
9. ____________________ Before the competition, Elizabeth practiced for hours.
10. ___________________ Benjamin chased his brothers through the house.
11. ___________________ A question was asked by Chelsea after class.
12. ___________________The bank on Rollins Street was robbed last night.
13. ___________________ Trinity finished her homework early.
14. ___________________ The Giver was written by Lois Lowry.
15. ___________________ Jonas smiled at his little sister Lily’s antics.
Which voice makes your writing stronger and more direct?
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When is it appropriate to use the passive voice?
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