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Active and passive voice worksheet

October 21, 2016 - pdf

When we say what people and things do, we use active verb forms. When we say what happens to people and things, we often use passive verb forms.

Note that the object of the active verb corresponds to the subject of the passive verb. This grammar exercise tests your ability to use active and passive voices correctly.

Complete the following sentences using an appropriate active or passive verb form.

1. A small hut ……………….. at a distance.

Correct! Wrong!

2. The winners ………………….. at the function.

Correct! Wrong!

3. The missing boy .....................…

Correct! Wrong!

4. She has never ………………… any interest in politics.

Correct! Wrong!

5. I am ………………… with your performance.

Correct! Wrong!

6. The thieves ………………….. behind the bushes.

Correct! Wrong!

7. The patient ………………. to another hospital when his health deteriorated.

Correct! Wrong!

8. The women ………………. an alarm when they saw the big cat.

Correct! Wrong!

9. I ……………….. a letter from an old friend in the morning.

Correct! Wrong!

Answers

1. A small hut was seen at a distance.

2. The winners were felicitated at the function.

3. The missing boy has been traced.

4. She has never shown any interest in politics.

5. I am impressed with your performance.

6. The thieves hid behind the bushes.

7. The patient was moved to another hospital when his health deteriorated.

8. The women raised an alarm when they saw the big cat.

9. I received a letter from an old friend in the morning.

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