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Identifying Whether a Sentence is in

the Active or Passive


v Voice
( Think 2- Unit 9-Grammar
practice)
I can correctly say whether a sentence is in the
active or passive
v voice.
Tick the correct circle if you think the sentence is active or
passive

Eating well and exercising regularly is good for you.

active passive
I can correctly say whether a sentence is in the
active or passive
v voice.

Everyone who knows him is aware of how rich he is.

active passive
I can correctly say whether a sentence is in the
active or passive
v voice.

Tick the correct circle if you think the sentence


is active or passive

Ben gave me the spoon.

active passive
I can correctly say whether a sentence is in the
active or passive
v voice.

Poor Ayan was frightened by the ugly troll!

active passive
I can correctly say whether a sentence is in the
active or passive
v voice.

He finds silly things amusing.

active passive
I can correctly say whether a sentence is in the
active or passive
v voice.

The jungle is inhabited by many strange and wonderful animals.

active passive
I can correctly say whether a sentence is in the
active or passive
v voice.

The teacher was respected by many in her class.

active passive
I can correctly say whether a sentence is in the
active or passive
v voice.

The tsunami knocked many trees and buildings over.

active passive
I can correctly say whether a sentence is in the
active or passive
v voice.

All of her pies had been eaten by that naughty boy!

active passive
Close your eyes…
It was the smell of smoke that drew you towards
the door…
When you reach it, a blanket of grey, wispy
smoke creeps out from underneath, crawling
over your shoes like a colony of ants. Thrusting
the door open, you are hit by a wall of intense
heat. In the centre of the room is a circle of fire
and a path of destruction.
Your task
Continue the story, describing what lay before
you. Focus on using the passive voice.

You can send your stories to


zlatkacosic33@gmail.com

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