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Identifying Active Voice Worksheet

Active voice is when the subject performs the action expressed in the verb. (Ex. The man is mailing
the letter.)
Passive voice is when the subject is no longer active, but is, instead, being acted upon by the verb.
(Ex. Hamburgers are being eaten.)

Directions: Read each sentence and circle the subject and verb that makes each sentence active
voice.

Example A: The teacher is reading the book.

Answer: is reading

1. The teacher will give you instructions.

2. The doctor is giving orders to stay home and rest.
3. Beautiful zebras roam the savannah.
4. We are going out to watch the movie tonight.
5. We are walking to the store today.
6. John ate six ribs at dinner time.
7. I ran the marathon in record time.
8. I will clean the room every Saturday.
9. The company requires staff to watch a safety video every year.
10. Tom painted the entire house.
11. The choir really enjoys playing that song.
12. The forest fire is destroying the whole suburb.
13. Don generously donated money to the homeless shelter.
14. The wedding planner is making all the reservations for the guests.
15. I am carrying all my suitcases up the stairs.
16. Jenny will bake two dozen cupcakes for the bake sale.
17. The director will give you instructions.
18. The saltwater is corroding the metal beams.
19. The kangaroo is carrying her baby in her pouch.
20. My wife is cooking the meal before dinner time.

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Answers:

1. Will give
2. Is giving
3. Roam the
4. Are going out
5. Are walking
6. Ate six ribs
7. Ran the marathon
8. Will clean
9. To watch
10. Tom Painted
11. Really enjoys
12. Is destroying
13. Generously donated
14. Is making
15. Am carrying
16. Will bake two dozen
17. Will give
18. Is corroding
19. Is carrying
20. Is cooking

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