๐ Topic Summary
The active and passive voices are two different ways to structure a sentence. In the active voice, the subject performs the action (e.g., 'The dog chased the ball.'). In the passive voice, the subject receives the action (e.g., 'The ball was chased by the dog.'). The passive voice is formed using a form of the verb 'to be' + past participle. Understanding when and how to use each voice is crucial for clear and effective writing.
This worksheet provides practice in identifying and converting between active and passive voice, helping you master this important grammar concept.
๐ฃ๏ธ Part A: Vocabulary
Match each term with its definition:
| Term |
Definition |
| 1. Active Voice |
a. The subject receives the action. |
| 2. Passive Voice |
b. The verb form used to create passive voice. |
| 3. Subject |
c. The subject performs the action. |
| 4. Past Participle |
d. The noun or pronoun that performs the action in a sentence. |
| 5. Verb |
e. A word that describes an action, occurrence, or state. |
(Answers: 1-c, 2-a, 3-d, 4-b, 5-e)
โ๏ธ Part B: Fill in the Blanks
Complete the following paragraph using the correct form (active or passive) of the verbs in parentheses:
The experiment __________ (conduct) by the students. The results __________ (analyze) carefully, and a conclusion __________ (reach). The findings __________ (present) at the conference after they __________ (verify) by the professor.
(Answers: was conducted, were analyzed, was reached, were presented, were verified)
๐ค Part C: Critical Thinking
In what situations is it more appropriate to use the passive voice instead of the active voice in academic writing? Explain your reasoning and provide an example.