Active Passive Voice Worksheet

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Name: __________________________ Date: _____________

Active and Passive Voice Worksheet

Active voice is when the subject performs the action expressed in the verb. (Ex. The
man mailed the letter.)
Passive voice is when the subject is no longer active, but is, instead, being acted
upon by the verb. (Ex. Hamburgers are being eaten.)

Directions: Read each sentence. Decide whether each sentence uses active voice
or passive voice.

Example A: The teacher handed out the scissors.


Answer: Active Voice

1. The girl was bitten by the dog.

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2. Research will be presented by Einstein at the conference.

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3. The girl was bitten by the dog.

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4. The quarterback threw the football.

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5. The book is being read by the class.

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6. The boy threw the trash in the garbage can.

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Answers:

1. Passive Voice
2. Passive Voice
3. Passive Voice
4. Active Voice
5. Passive Voice
6. Active Voice

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