Informal Theme No. 10
10
Voices of the Verb
Aim: to be able to identify the voices of the verb and change it into
its counterpart
Directions: Identify whether the given sentences are written in the
Active Voice or in the Passive Voice. Then, if it is in the active voice,
convert it into passive voice or vice versa.
Example: Active Voice 1. The terrorists attacked the mall.
The mall was attacked by the terrorists.
______1. The artist created a series of modern masterpieces.
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______2. The Hamiltons cook roast turkey on special days.
______3. The doctor diagnosed the first case of flu this season.
______4. The introduction was written by the author’s father.
______5. The unruly crowd was instructed by the police to
leave the arena.
______6. The tornado was caught on video by the terrified
news reporter.
______7. Help was provided immediately by the Red Cross
volunteers.
______8. The students at our school elected Eddie Long as the
most popular boy in school.
______9. The weekly staff meeting was attended by every
teacher last week.
______10. The students practiced their parts for the school
play.
______11. Eli sang a beautiful song at Jimmy and Sue’s
wedding.
______12. The horror of the event was remembered by the
passengers for years.
______13. An Australian instrument, called the didgeridoo,
was played by Sam.
______14. The program has been designed by the art club.
______15. The art club has designed the program.
______16. My friends enjoy African music.
______17. African music is enjoyed by my friends.
______18. The artist sings a song as he paints.
______19. The little girl pounds the piano when mad.
______20. Eva's mother brushes her hair every morning.
______21. Many of my friend surf the internet during class.
______22. The weatherman forecasts storms for tomorrow.
______23. Policemen catch and arrest thieves and robbers.
______24. The talented cardiac surgeon saves lives every day.
______25. Many of the stars perform concerts for their favorite
charity.
______26. The blaze was extinguished by the firefighter.
______27. The novel was written by a famous author.
______28. The astronaut collected rock samples.
______29. People produce cars in this factory.
______30. The farmer grows carrots in his field.
______31. Mrs. Lawrance milks her cow twice a day.
______32. Alexander plays golf every Sunday morning.
______33. Maisie takes a lot of nature photos at weekends.
______34. Everyone in this class loves Diana.
______35. Mason and Lucas read story books every day.
______36. Lexi and Megan eat ice-cream three times a week.
______37. Mr. Oven cleans our street every morning.
______38. A mechanic repairs your car in his garage.
______39. Mr.Ward sells fresh meat in his shop.
______40. Most women watch TV series at home.
Informal Theme No.
Voices of the Verb
Aim: to be able to identify the voices of the verb and change it into
its counterpart
Directions: Identify whether the given sentences are written in the
Active Voice or in the Passive Voice. Then, if it is in the active voice,
convert it into passive voice or vice versa.
Example: Active Voice 1. The terrorists attacked the mall.
The mall was attacked by the terrorists.
______1. The artist created a series of modern masterpieces.
____________________________________________________
______2. The Hamiltons cook roast turkey on special days.
______3. The doctor diagnosed the first case of flu this season.
______4. The introduction was written by the author’s father.
______5. The unruly crowd was instructed by the police to
leave the arena.
______6. The tornado was caught on video by the terrified
news reporter.
______7. Help was provided immediately by the Red Cross
volunteers.
______8. The students at our school elected Eddie Long as the
most popular boy in school.
______9. The weekly staff meeting was attended by every
teacher last week.
______10. The students practiced their parts for the school
play.
______11. Eli sang a beautiful song at Jimmy and Sue’s
wedding.
______12. The horror of the event was remembered by the
passengers for years.
______13. An Australian instrument, called the didgeridoo,
was played by Sam.
______14. The program has been designed by the art club.
______15. The art club has designed the program.
______16. My friends enjoy African music.
______17. African music is enjoyed by my friends.
______18. The artist sings a song as he paints.
______19. The little girl pounds the piano when mad.
______20. Eva's mother brushes her hair every morning.
______21. Many of my friend surf the internet during class.
______22. The weatherman forecasts storms for tomorrow.
______23. Policemen catch and arrest thieves and robbers.
______24. The talented cardiac surgeon saves lives every day.
______25. Many of the stars perform concerts for their favorite
charity.
______26. The blaze was extinguished by the firefighter.
______27. The novel was written by a famous author.
______28. The astronaut collected rock samples.
______29. People produce cars in this factory.
______30. The farmer grows carrots in his field.
______31. Mrs. Lawrance milks her cow twice a day.
______32. Alexander plays golf every Sunday morning.
______33. Maisie takes a lot of nature photos at weekends.
______34. Everyone in this class loves Diana.
______35. Mason and Lucas read story books every day.
______36. Lexi and Megan eat ice-cream three times a week.
______37. Mr. Oven cleans our street every morning.
______38. A mechanic repairs your car in his garage.
______39. Mr.Ward sells fresh meat in his shop.
______40. Most women watch TV series at home.