PRACTICE PASSIVE VOICE

Are the following sentences in the active or passive voice? How can you tell?
1. The samples were prepared in a clean room before being sent out for further
examination.
2. Karen was dancing with Joshua when she suddenly realized she needed to
leave.
3. Carlos was a very serious scientist with unique interests.

YOUR ANSWER BELOW :

1. passive voice (were prepared) because the object is placed in the front
active = Someone prepared the samples in a clean room before being sent out for
further examination
2. active voice but in past tense
3. active voice but in past tense

Convert these passive voice sentences into the active voice. Why is the active
voice a better choice for each of these sentences?
1. The process, which was essential for the experiment’s success, was
completed by Enzo.
2. The cake that I worked on all day long is being eaten by Justin.
3. After the pattern has been applied to the fabric, work on the embroidery can
be started.

YOUR ANSWER BELOW :

1. Enzo completed the process, which was essential for the experiment’s success
2. Justin is eating the cake that I worked on all day long (active)
3. Someone applies the pattern to the fabric, work on the embroidery can be started