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The active voice of a verb tells us The passive voice of a verb tells us
that someone (or something) does that someone (or something) has
the action in a sentence. an action done to them.
James watered The flowers were

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the flowers. watered by James.

Sarah finished The homework was

the homework. finished by Sarah.

The puppy chewed The shoe was chewed

the shoe. by the puppy.
Can you change this sentence Can you change this sentence
so the verb is in the passive voice? so the verb is in the active voice?
The horse ate the carrot. The book was written by Sam.