English

Quarter 1 – Module 3:
Active and Passive Voice
English – Grade 7
Quarter 1 – Module 3: Active and Passive Voice

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Lesson
Active and Passive Voice
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One of the interesting things about our language is the great variety of ways in
which it expresses ideas. You have seen how many different times can be shown by
the tenses of verbs. Now you will see another way in which verbs help you say exactly
what you have in mind.

Learning Target

Use the passive and active voice meaningfully in varied contexts.

Vocabulary List

1. Verb – It is a word (such as jump, think, happen or exist) that is usually

one of the main parts of a sentence and that expresses an action, an
occurrence or a state of being.
2. Voice – It is a distinction of form or a system of inflections of a verb to
indicate the relation of the subject of the verb to the action which the verb
expresses <active and passive voices>.
3. Active – It is a verb form or voice: asserting that the person or thing
represented by the grammatical subject performs the action represented
by the verb <hits in “he hits the ball” is active>.
4. Passive – (1) It asserts that the grammatical subject of a verb is
subjected to or affected by the action represented by that verb <the
passive voice>; (2) It contains or yields a passive verb form.
5. Tense – In grammar, it is a form of a verb that is used to show when an
action happened.

Warming Up

A. Active and Passive Voice Exercise

Complete the following sentences using appropriate active or passive verb
forms. Choose your answer from the given options.

1. The problem ______ to the children. (explained/was explained)

2. Those pyramids ______around 400 AD. (built/were built)

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 3. All the trouble _______ by your mother. (caused/ was caused)
4. She ______ of spiders. (frightened /is frightened)
5. I knew why I _______(had chosen/had been chosen).

B. Identifying the different voices.

Read the sentences below and decide whether they are written in the active or
passive voice. Cross out the incorrect label.

1. The rabbit was cleaned out yesterday by me. Active/Passive

2. Dad set the table for dinner. Active/Passive
3. I only bought the biscuits this morning. Active/Passive
4. The car pulled into the driveway. Active/Passive
5. Mike was told off by the teacher for swearing. Active/ Passive

Learning About It

This is Good to Know!

Active Voice
1. When the subject does or “acts upon” the verb, the sentence is said to be in
the active voice. These examples show that the subject is doing the verb’s
actions.
 The old father (subject) gives (verb) the money to the boy.
 Carlos Bulosan (subject) revealed (verb) the reality about social
discrimination in the text.
 The rich man (subject) accused (verb) the poor family of stealing the spirit
of his family’s food by smelling.
 The judge (subject) pounded (verb) the gavel.
 My brothers (subject) threw (verb) a small change in a straw hat.

Passive Voice
2. When the subject receives the action of the verb, the sentence is said to be in
the passive voice these examples show how the subject- verb relationship
has changed.
 The money is given by the old father to the boy.
(active verb – gives: passive verb – is given)
 The reality about social discrimination was revealed by Carlos Bulosan in
the text.
(active verb – revealed: passive verb – was revealed)
 The poor family was accused by the rich man for stealing the spirit of his
family’s food by smelling.
(active verb – accused: passive verb – was accused)

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  The gavel was pounded by the judge.
(active verb – pounded: passive verb – was pounded)
 A small change was thrown by my brothers in a straw hat.
(active verb – threw: passive verb – was thrown)
Because the subject is being “acted upon” (or is passive), such sentences are
said to be in the passive voice.

FORMULAE IN CHANGING VERBS IN SIMPLE TENSES

FROM ACTIVE TO PASSIVE VOICE

1. Simple Present Tense

O = S + is/am/are + past participle of verb by + S = O
Environmentalists display love for nature.
S V O
Love for nature is displayed by environmentalists.
S V O
2. Simple Past Tense
O = S + was/were + past participle of verb by + S = O
Environmentalists displayed love for nature.
S V O
3. Simple Future Tense
O = S + will be/shall be + past participle of verb by + S = O
Environmentalists will display love for nature.
S V O
Love for nature will be displayed by environmentalists.
S V O

Rules in changing Active voice into Passive voice:

1. Identify the subject, the verb, and the object of the sentence. (STVDO)
2. Use the object as the subject of the sentence.
3. Add the appropriate linking verb. Take note of the tense and the subject – verb
agreement.
4. Change the verb into the past participle form.
5. You can add the preposition ―”by “then put the subject as its object. If the subject
is a pronoun, you need to change it into objective case.

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EXAMPLE:
1. Linda bought a new dress. (Active)
2. A new dress was bought by Linda. (Passive)
3. She kicked the ball. (Active)
4. The ball was kicked by her. (Passive)

Keeping You in Practice

Practice Task 1. Identify if the sentence is in the active or passive voice.

1. The thieves were arrested by the police.
2. The marvelous performance delivered by the children enthralled us.
3. He has been invited to their party.
4. We have shipped your order.
5. The girl beautifully recited the poem.
6. The guests enjoyed the party.
7. The child impressed everyone with his polite manners.
8. A girl from Lagonoy, Camarines Sur won the first prize.
9. The readers like the latest book of the writer.
10. They paint the walls.
11. Pedro gave an interesting demonstration.
12. Basketball was played by Jaime.
13. Marco removed the old painting.
14. The national budget was approved by the congress.
15. Father cooked dinner.

Practice Task 2. Rewrite the following changing the active sentences to

passive and passive sentences to active.
1. The thieves were arrested by the police.
2. The marvelous performance delivered by the children enthralled us.
3. He has been invited to their party.
4. We have shipped your order.
5. The girl recited the poem beautifully.
6. The guests enjoyed the party.
7. The child impressed everyone with his polite manners.
8. A girl from Lagonoy, Camarines Sur won the first prize.
9. The readers like the latest book of the writer.
10. They paint the walls.

Practice Task 3. Rewrite each sentence, changing the verb. If the verb is
active, make it passive. If it is passive make it active.
1. Ms. Sullivan teaches us grammar.
2. The teacher praised him.

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 3. The firemen took the injured to the hospital.
4. An earthquake destroyed the town.
5. The boy’s work pleased the teacher.
6. The fire damaged the building.
7. Who taught you French?
8. The manager will give you a ticket.
9. Spectators thronged the streets.
10. Everyone will blame us.

Cooling Down

A. Active and Passive Sentences. Are the sentences active or passive?

1. Mother carried the baby.
2. Father repaired an old chair.
3. Congress approved the national budget last month.
4. An interesting report on this hobby was presented by Rogie.
5. The flag was raised by the Boy Scouts last Monday.
6. My experience in working with him will never be forgotten by me.
7. A moderate quake rocked Metro Manila recently.
8. The GSIS granted state workers more benefits.
9. Corn is produced for export by the farmers.
10. Toys and decors are made by the vocational students.

B. DIY Project Instruction Manual

Create an instruction manual for a “Do –It – Yourself “COVID Free
Community. Use Active and Passive Voice in your sentences.

Learning Challenge

Write a brief description of art that you or one of your friends created.
Use both active and passive voice verbs. Circle each verb and identify its voice.

Optional Activities

Identify sentences with active and passive voice in different contexts.

Activity 1. Are the sentences active or passive?
1. The Japanese soldiers attacked the Philippines.
2. The Filipinos were attacked by soldiers.
3. The Americans helped the Filipinos in war.

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 4. The wounded were healed by the Filipino doctors.
5. President Quezon ensured an efficient and effective government.
6. People evacuated from the part of the city which was destroyed.
7. The news about the attack was published by the Herald.
8. The order about informing the people of the attack was given by
the general.
9. Many men, both Filipinos and Americans, fought for our freedom.
10. The Japanese pursuit planes were destroyed by the pilot.
Activity 2. A. Change the verbs in the following sentences from active to
passive. Rewrite the sentences.
1. Mr. Harvey cleaned the rug.
2. The digital scoreboard shows the scores and time.
3. Those children fed the duck.
4. The Art Club decorated the gym.
5. Our team already won the trophy once before.
6. The fire destroyed five buildings.
7. Almost everybody knows Mr. Walters.
8. Our class had written letters to our senators.
9. The lawyers will appeal the judge’s decision.
10. Bret has found the error.
B. Rewrite each sentence, changing the verb. If the verb is active,
make it passive. If it is passive, make it active.
1. One of the boys baked a cake.
2. His plans were affected by inflation.
3. The group discussed playground regulations.
4. The committee held a meeting at one o’clock.
5. Ms. O’Brien read the class an interesting article.
6. The tour had been planned by aviation Travel Company.
7. Several alternatives were considered by the club.
8. The Potter’s Wheel also sells ceramic supplies
9. Mr. Parma has finished the project.
10. The tax will be added by the store.

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 Answer Key

WARMING UP
A. Active and Passive Voice Exercises
1. was explained
2. were built
3. was caused
4. is frightened
5. had been chosen
B.
1. Passive
2. Active
3. Active
4. Active
5. Passive
Practice Task 1
1. Passive 6. Active 11. Active
2. Active 7. Active 12. Passive
3. Active 8. Active 13. Active
4. Active 9. Active 14. Passive
5. Active 10. Active 15. Active

Practice Task 2
1. The police have arrested the thieves.
2. We were enthralled by the marvelous performance delivered by the children.
3. They have invited them to their party.
4. Your order has been shipped by us.
5. The poem was beautifully recited by the girl.
6. The party was enjoyed by the guests.
7. Everyone was impressed with the polite manners of the child.
8. The first prize was won by a girl from Lagonoy, Camarines Sur.
9. The latest book of the writer is liked by the readers.
10. The walls are being painted by them.

Practice Task 3
1. We are taught grammar by Ms. Sullivan.
2. He was praised by the teacher.
3. The injured were taken to the hospital by the firemen.
4. The town was destroyed by an earthquake.
5. The teacher was pleased with the boy’s work.
6. The building was damaged by the fire.
7. By whom were you taught French?
8. You will be given a ticket by the manager.

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 9. The streets were thronged with spectators.
10. We will be blamed by everyone.

Cooling Down
1. Active 6. Passive
2. Active 7. Active
3. Active 8. Active
4. Passive 9. Passive
5. Passive 10. Passive

Optional Activities
Activity 1
1. Active 6. Active
2. Passive 7. Passive
3. Active 8. Passive
4. Passive 9. Active
5. Active 10. Passive

Activity 2
A.
1. The rug was cleaned by Mr. Harvey.
2. The scores and time are shown by the digital scoreboard.
3. The ducks were fed by those children.
4. The gym was decorated by the Art Club.
5. The trophy had already been won once before by our team.
6. Five buildings were destroyed by the fire.
7. Mr. Walters is known by almost everybody.
8. Letters to our Senators had been written by our class.
9. The judge’s decision will be appealed by the lawyer.
10. The error had been found by Bret.

B.
1. A cake was baked by one of the boys.
2. Inflation affected his plans.
3. Playground regulations were discussed by the group.
4. At one o’clock a meeting was held by the committee.
5. An interesting article was read to the class by Mr. O’Brien.
6. Aviation Travel Company had planned the tour.
7. The club considered several alternatives.
8. Ceramic supplies are also sold by the Potter’s Wheel.
9. The project has been finished by Mr. Parma.
10. The store will add the tax.