Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region I
SCHOOLS DIVISION OFFICE I PANGASINAN

GRADE 7
ENGLISH
ACTIVE AND PASSIVE
VOICE

Annaliza Aguila
GRADE 7 ENGLISH
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 MESSAGE TO THE LEARNER

Good day! This module is wholeheartedly designed and crafted for you, our dear Grade 7
learners.
This module presents a systematic approach to learning English with the goal of achieving
and mastering the competencies specified under the Most Essential Learning Competencies
(MELCs).
You are expected to accomplish all the activities by yourself. However, if you need
assistance, feel free to ask your English teacher or your guardian at home.
Specifically, this will help you understand and further develop your writing and speaking
skill which are considered essential language macro skills. It will help you identify and use the
passive and active voice meaningfully in varied contexts.
Read the module carefully and answer the activities. Have fun learning English!

OBJECTIVES

Learning to express yourself both in writing and speaking is a necessary skill as you explore
more. There will be instances where you will need to speak and write, thus, knowledge of grammar
is important. As learners of English, you are then encouraged to pay attention to some grammar
rules so you could fully engage in a meaningful conversation. In this lesson, you will be introduced
with the Active and Passive Voice and how you can express yourself in using the two voices of
the verb.

After going through this module you are expected to:

• Use the passive and active voice meaningfully in varied contexts(EN7G-III-c-2)

Specifically, you should be able to:

a) distinguish active voice from passive voice;

b) familiarize how active and passive voice are formed;
c) change sentences from active voice to passive voice and vice-versa; and
d) construct meaningful sentences using active and passive voice.

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 PRE-TEST

A. Identify whether the sentence is in ACTIVE or PASSIVE Voice.

_______________1. John watches his favourite NBA game online.

_______________ 2.Rosenda received a secret love letter yesterday.

_______________3. The cake was eaten by the kids.

_______________ 4. Anna prepares delicious meryenda everyday.

_______________ 5. Travel passes were issued by the barangay official.

_______________ 6. The teachers prepare their lessons for the New Normal.

_______________ 7. The clues were hidden under the chairs.

_______________ 8. The girls love watching KDramas.

_______________ 9. Wearing face masks and face shields in public places is being

observed.

______________ 10. I enjoy reading books in my free time.

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 I. LET’S RECALL!

Before we learn and explore the active and passive voice of the verb, let us recall our
previous lesson on genres of viewing. Write in your notebook the things you remember about
our previous lesson.

Genres of Viewing

Movie clip-

Movie Trailers-

News Flash-

Weather forecast-

Internet –based programs-

Documentary videos-

Try to answer this on your own. You may browse your notes for your reference. We believe
that you could easily recall our previous lesson. ☺

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 II. LEARNING SOMETHING NEW!

Most of the time, we will be asked to write essays or speak in front of an audience.
There are instances where we will discuss a certain topic, describe an object or
phenomenon, inform others on current issues, and a lot more. This sharing, written or
spoken, needs to follow certain grammar standards. Learning what needs to be emphasized
in your sentence-- the subject doing the action or the action itself-- would help you
construct meaningful sentences. Your knowledge of creating sentences in the active voice
or passive voice could help you a lot!

III. LEARNING TOGETHER!

As we go through the lesson on active and passive voice, take note of the following.
Your knowledge of subject, verb, and object will be needed as we go along the lesson on
active and passive voice.

Subject (S)- someone or something that is being

talked about in a sentence and the one that does the
action

Verb (V)- is an action word which the subject does

Object (O)- the receiver of the action

Ex. We submitted our modules on time.

S V O

Now, you are ready for our main lesson—the ACTIVE AND PASSIVE VOICE.

In grammar, voice means a verb form that shows the relationship between the participants
in a narrated event, subject, object, and the event itself.

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 Basically, we have two kinds of voices. These are the active voice and the passive voice.
You can express your thoughts in any voice depending on what you need to emphasize. You use
active voice when you emphasize the doer of the action. On the other hand, you may use passive
voice when you want to emphasize the action itself.

Study the following:

ACTIVE VOICE

In most English sentences with an action verb, the subject does or performs the action
denoted by the verb.

These examples show that the subject is doing the verb's action.

1. The students passed the learning modules.

The students (subject) are doing the passing (verb)

2. Michael sent the package.

Michael (subject) is doing the sending (verb)

3. The children play in the fields.

The children (subject) are doing the playing (verb)

The sentences are said to be in the active voice when the subject does or performs the
action or verb in the sentence.

How to Construct a Sentence in Active Voice

Remember this pattern: Subject (S) + Verb (V) + Object (O)

Example: Daisy writes short stories and poems.

Daisy = Subject (the one who does the action)

writes = Verb (the action that the subject does)

hort stories and poems = Object (the receiver of the action “writes”)

= An Object answers the question “what”

What are written? Answer: short stories and
poems

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PASSIVE VOICE

One can change the normal word order of many active sentences (those with a direct
object) so that the subject is no longer active, but is, instead, being acted upon by the verb -
or passive.

Note in these examples how the subject-verb relationship has changed.

1. The learning modules were passed by the students.

The learning modules (subject) were being passed (verb)

2. The package was sent by Michael.

The package (subject) was being sent (verb)

Because the subject is being "acted upon" (or is passive), such sentences are said to be in
the passive voice.

How to Construct a Sentence in Passive Voice

Remember this pattern: Subject (S) + Helping Verb (V) + Past Participle + by + Object (O)

Example: The proposal was drafted by Rica.

The proposal (Subject) + was (Helping Verb) + drafted (Past Participle)

+ by + Rica (Object)

Note: There are cases where object is not needed nor stated in the passive voice.

Example: My phone was stolen. (No object)

My phone (Subject) + was (Helping Verb) + stolen (Past Participle)

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 How to Change Active Voice to Passive Voice

To change an active voice sentence to a passive voice sentence:

1. Make the object of the active sentence into the subject of the passive sentence.
2. Use the verb “to be” in the same tense as the main verb of the active sentence. If the tense
of the main verb is present, helping verb must be present, if past tense, the helping verb
must also be in the past tense.
3. Use the past participle of the main verb of the active sentence.

Study the following examples:

Active Voice: My mother cooks delicious adobo.

Passive Voice: Delicious adobo is cooked by my mother.

Note: The verb in the Active Voice (cooks) is in the present tense so we use the same
present tense (is) plus Past participle (cooked) plus by (by my mother) in the
Passive Voice.

Active Voice: My mother cooked delicious adobo last night.

Passive Voice: The delicious adobo was cooked by my mother last night.

Note: The verb in the Active Voice (cooked) is in the past tense so we use the same
past tense (was) plus Past participle (cooked) plus by (by my mother) in the Passive
Voice.

Active Voice: My mother will cook the delicious adobo.

Passive Voice: The delicious adobo will be cooked by my mother.

Note: The verb in the Active Voice (will cook) is in the future tense so we use the
same future tense (will be) plus Past participle (cooked) plus by (by my mother) in the
Passive Voice.

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 How to Identify Active Voice from Passive Voice

1. Identify the subject (the doer of the action).

2. Locate the main verb (the action that the subject does)
3. Examine the relationship between the subject and the main verb.

Note:
If the subject performs the action of the main verb, then the sentence is in Active
Voice. If the subject sits there while something else –named or unnamed—performs an
action on it, then the sentence is in Passive Voice.

IV. LET’S DO IT!

Activity 1: Name that Voice!

Directions: Identify whether the sentence is in active voice or passive voice.

__________________ 1.The plants were watered by Lola Rosing.

__________________ 2. My parents bought me plastic envelopes.

__________________ 3. The sisters ask the same questions.

__________________ 4. Their bags were given by their Tita.

__________________ 5. The modules were collected by Teacher Anna.

__________________ 6. She did her works diligently.

__________________ 7. John wrote me a poem.

__________________ 8. We sell banana on weekends.

__________________ 9. The secret was finally revealed at the last episode.

_________________ 10.Danilo brought flowers for his mom.

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Activity 2: Write it Right!
Directions: Create a sentence in passive voice using the picture as your guide.
1. 2.

__________________________________ __________________________________
__________________________________ __________________________________
__________________________________ __________________________________

3. 4.

__________________________________ __________________________________
__________________________________ __________________________________
__________________________________ __________________________________

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V. WRAP IT UP!

✓ With Active Voice, the sentence follows a clear and direct pattern: Subject
+ Verb + Object. The Subject is the doer of the action or the main verb.
You may not realize this, but most of our sentences are stated in Active
Voice.
✓ Passive Voice, on the other hand, has the subject being acted upon by the
verb. We usually use this voice when the doer is unknown, unimportant,
irrelevant, or vague. We also use this when we want to emphasize the
person or thing acted on.

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 VI. CHALLENGE YOURSELF!

Activity 1: Voices Be Heard!

Directions: Identify whether the following sentences are in Active or Passive Voice.
Write AV for Active Voice and PV for Passive Voice.

__________________1. We finished our learning tasks in English.

__________________ 2. We were surprised by Father last night.

__________________ 3. My wallet was found in the tricycle.

__________________4. Our leader accepted our proposals.

__________________ 5. Our teacher taught us how to accomplish work on time.

Activity 2: I Have the Voice!

Directions: Accomplish the organizer by writing down the things you learned about
Active and Passive Voice.

Active Passive
Voice Pattern: Voice Pattern:

Characteristics Characteristics

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Activity 3: Let’s Change Voices.

Directions: Identify whether the sentences are in Active or Passive Voice. Then,
change the sentences in active voice to passive voice and vice versa.

Example: Active Voice 1. We discover something new every day.

Sentence: Something new is discovered every day.

_____________ 1. Kim and Ella ate the pepperoni pizza.

Sentence: _______________________________________________________

______________2. Dennis broke the new window.

Sentence: ________________________________________________________

______________3.Ms. Mary Joy was offered the job by the director.

Sentence: _________________________________________________________

______________ 4. She accepted the fault wholeheartedly.

Sentence: ________________________________________________________

_____________ 5. The pandemic causes great loss.

Sentence: _____________________________________________________

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 VII. WHAT I HAVE LEARNED!

Directions: Fill out this Reflective Activity Sheet. Be truthful in answering this
activity sheet. Have fun! ☺

REFLECTION TIME

This week, I learned

about..

I still need further

assistance or help in
understanding...

I can apply my
knowledge about the
active or passive voice of
the verb when...

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 POST TEST

Activity 1: Voice it Out!

Directions: Transform the sentence into active or passive voice.
Active Voice Passive Voice
She receives a letter. 1.
2. The cookies were baked by mom.
Children bring happiness. 3.
The students viewed the movie at 4.
home.
5. The Memorandum of Agreement was
signed by the officials.
Lolo Danny gave hot arrozcaldo to 6.
our neighbors.
Jocelyn kept that secret for a long 7.
time.
8. Some wooden chairs were repaired by
the boys.
9. The beautiful sunset was witnessed by
the couple.
We study English grammar. 10.

Activity 2: Pick Me Out!

Directions: Analyze the sentences carefully. If the statement is written in active voice, pick its
equivalent sentence in passive voice and vice versa. Write the letter of your answer.

________1. They built my Lola’s house ten years ago.

a. My Lola’s house was built ten years ago by them.
b. My Lola’s house was built by them ten years ago.
c. My Lola’s house is built ten years ago by them.
d. My Lola’s house is built by them ten years ago.

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_______2. They built three other houses.
a. Three other houses were built by them.
b. Three other houses was built by they.
c. Three other houses were built by they.
d. Three other houses was built by them.
______3. Our family enjoys watching movies.
a. Watching movies are enjoyed by our family.
b. Watching movies is enjoyed by we.
c. Watching movies is enjoyed by our family.
d. Watching movies are enjoyed by we.
_______4. Mother sliced some ripe mangoes.
a. Some ripe mangoes are sliced by mother.
b. Some ripe mangoes were sliced by mother.
c. Some ripe mangoes is sliced by mother.
d. Some ripe mangoes are sliced by mother.
_______ 5. The flowers were picked by Michelle.
a. Michelle pick the flowers.
b. Michelle will pick the flowers.
c. Michelle picks the flowers.
d. Michelle picked the flowers.

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Activity 3. Message in a Bottle!

Directions: Read the

messages of your
teachers as you embrace
modular learning. Then,
identify if the message is
in the Active or Passive
Voice. To earn a point,
change the sentence to 1. The power for self-directed
active or passive voice. learning is given to you by your
teachers.

3. Even if no one is
2. Your accomplished around, our students
works manifest your still show honesty.
hard work.

Photo Credit:
www.freevector.com

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VI. Challenge Yourself!
II. Activity 2: I Have the Voice
Pattern:
Active:
Let’s Do It! Activity 1:
Name that Voice!
Passive: VI. Challenge
Yourself! 1. Passive
Activity 1: 2. Active
Characteristics: (See Discussion on pages 12-14) 3. Active
Voices be
Heard! 4. Passive
1. AV 5. Active
Let’s Do It! Activity 2: Write it Right! (Sample
2. PV 6. Active
answers)
3. PV 7. Active
1. Social distancing was observed by the
commuters. 4. A 8. Active
2. The new book is read by my sister. 5. A 9. Passive
3. The boy shoots the ball. 10. Active
4. The family enjoys the outing.
Let’s Recall: Activity 1.
Movie Clip- is a part or a strip of the whole movie/film. It is an excerpt from the
movie or film which is viewed by the audience. Pre-Test
Movie-Trailer- is a short preview of a film which contains a series of scenes from I.
the movies/films. It gives the audience a glimpse of what the film/movie is 1. Active
about. 2. Active
3. Passive
Newsflash- it is an important piece of news that is shown, delivered or 4. Active
broadcast quickly at the middle of a TV program. These are the news you see
5. Passive
during commercial breaks of your favorite TV programs.
6. Active
Internet-based Programs- are programs that you view on the social media sites, 7. Passive
YouTube, Netflix and the like. 8. Active
9. Passive
Documentary Videos- are videos that are intended to document or film reality. 10. Active
It could be a video on research, history, actual life immersion etc. A Popular
documentary show in the Philippines is SAKSI of GMA 7.
ANSWER KEY
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Post Test
Activity 3: Message in a Bottle!
1. Your teachers give you the
power for self-directed
learning.
2. Your hard work is manifested
by your accomplished works.
3. Even if no one is around, Post Test
honesty is still shown by our Activity 1: Voice it Out!
students. 1. A letter is received by her.
2. Mom baked the cookies
3. Happiness is brought by children.
Post Test
4. The movie was viewed by the students at home.
Activity 2: Pick Me Out!
5. The officials signed the memorandum of agreement.
1.b
6. Hot arrozcaldo was given by Lolo Danny to our neighbours.
2. a
7. That secret was kept by Jocelyn for a long time.
3. c
8. The boys repaired some wooden chairs.
4. b
9. The couple witnessed the beautiful sunset.
5.d
10. English grammar was studied by us.
VI. Challenge Yourself!
Activity 3: Let’s Change Voices
Active Voice 1. The pepperoni pizza was eaten by Kim and Ella.
Active Voice 2. The new window was broken by Dennis.
Passive Voice 3. The director offered Ms. Mary Joy the job.
Active Voice 4. The fault was accepted by her wholeheartedly.
Passive Voice 5. The great loss is caused by the pandemic.
 IV. REFERENCES/SOURCES

Britannica.com. “Voice”
https://www.britannica.com/topic/voice-grammar, September 26, 2020

Jerz, Dennis G. “Jerz’sLiterecy Weblog: Active Passive” est. 1999

https://jerz.setonhill.edu/writing/grammar-and-syntax/active-and-passive-verbs/, September 26, 2020

https://advice.writing.utoronto.ca/revising/passive-voice/, September 27, 2020

https://webapps.towson.edu/ows/activepass.htm, September 27, 2020.

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Self-Learning Module in English 7

Quarter 1 – Week 3: Active and Passive Voice

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Development Team of the Module

Author/Layout Artist: DAISY MENDOZA-BARONGAN, EdD
Master Teacher II
Editor: MARIA SELMA S. SOLIS
Head Teacher VI
Reviewer: MAGDALENA C. MANAOAT, PhD
Principal IV
Management Team
Chairperson: SHEILA MARIE A. PRIMICIAS, CESO VI
OIC- Schools Division Superintendent
Co-chairperson: ELY S. UBALDO, EdD
Assistant Schools Division Superintendent
MARCIANO U. SORIANO, JR., EdD
Assistant Schools Division Superintendent
CARMINA C. GUTIERREZ, EdD
CID Chief
Members: RUSTICO P. ABALOS, EdD
EPS-LRMDS
MARILOU D. ROLDAN, PhD
EPS – English

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