Active and Passive Voice Worksheet
Grade 8 ELA worksheet focusing on identifying and converting between active and passive voice in sentences.
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Active and Passive Voice
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Read each section carefully and follow the instructions to complete the activities on active and passive voice.
Understanding Active and Passive Voice
The voice of a verb tells whether the subject of the sentence performs or receives the action. In the active voice, the subject performs the action. In the passive voice, the subject receives the action.
Example: Active: The dog chased the ball. (The dog performs the action of chasing.) Passive: The ball was chased by the dog. (The ball receives the action of being chased.)
Identify whether the following sentences are in Active Voice (A) or Passive Voice (P).
1. The famous artist painted a beautiful landscape.
Active Voice
Passive Voice
2. The ancient ruins were discovered by archaeologists.
Active Voice
Passive Voice
3. She wrote a captivating novel last year.
Active Voice
Passive Voice
Rewrite the following active voice sentences into passive voice. Remember to include 'by' if the doer of the action is important.
1. The chef prepared a delicious meal.
A delicious meal .
2. The students completed their homework.
Their homework .
3. A strong wind blew down the old tree.
The old tree .
Rewrite the following passive voice sentences into active voice.
1. The letter was delivered by the mail carrier.
The mail carrier .
2. The award was presented to the winner by the principal.
The principal .
3. The new policy was announced by the company's CEO.
The company's CEO .
Why is it generally recommended to use active voice in writing, especially in academic and professional contexts?