Active and Passive Voice

A. Tick the correct choice for each sentence.

1. The Finance Minister announced the budget on the 9 p.m. news.
Active Passive
2. The budget will be announced by the Finance Minister.
Active Passive
3. I opened the window to let some fresh air in.
Active Passive
4. The students were asked to be absolutely quiet.
Active Passive
5. The choreographer selected the songs for the dance.
Active Passive
6. The tsunami waves crashed into the nearest buildings.
Active Passive
7. A party was organised in order to celebrate Lucky’s admission in college.
Active Passive
8. Rohit and Riya arranged for a big celebration for Lucky.
Active Passive

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B. Change these sentences from active to passive voice.
1. Ratna has painted this picture.
2. The athlete was carrying his kit to the field.
3. The senior citizens were exercising in the park.
4. My brother has not helped me on this project.
5. Siya has promised that she will always be honest.

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 Answers

A.
1. Active
2. Passive
3. Active
4. Passive
5. Active
6. Active
7. Passive
8. Active

B.
1. This picture has been painted by Ratna.
2. The kit was being carried by the athlete to the field.
3. Exercises were being done by senior citizens in the park.
4. I have not been helped by my brother in this project.
5. It has been promised by Siya that she will always be honest.