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1.12.

5 – Active and Passive Voice Poster

Active and Passive Voice

Active Voice Passive Voice


Tells us what a person or thing does. Tells us what is done to someone or
The subject performs the action something.
(verb) on the object.
The subject is being acted upon.
Subject + verb + object
Object + verb + subject
Example:
Example:
• Anna painted the house.
• The house was painted by
• The teacher always answers Anna.
the students' questions.
• The students' questions are
• Ali posted the video online. answered by the teacher.

• The video was posted online by


Ali.
1.12.5 – Active and Passive Voice MCQs

Active and Passive Voice


For each of the following questions, circle the best option:

1. My friend arrived by plane at 5:50 a.m.


a) Active voice
b) Passive voice

2. They were bitten by mosquitoes at the cottage!


a) Active voice
b) Passive voice

3. Sakina followed the thief.


a) Active voice
b) Passive voice

4. Thousands of tourists visit the Singapore every year.


a) Active voice
b) Passive voice

5. The bus was hit by the girl.


a) Active voice
b) Passive voice

6. The spider was hated by Mina.


a) Active voice
b) Passive voice
7. The pen was stolen.
a) Active voice
b) Passive voice

8. The girl was bitten by her brother at the daycare.


a) Active voice
b) Passive voice

9. The mango was eaten by the Asma.


a) Active voice
b) Passive voice

10. I will introduce you to my boss this month.


a) Active voice
b) Passive voice

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