Warm up with… Active and Passive

Voice/Verbs

English 8/Wood

Identify each sentence as ACTIVE or PASSIVE

1. Jon hit the ball over the fence.2. The bat was swung by Laura.3. Drake’s lunch was eaten by the

dog.4. New rules for class were announced

by Ms. Wood.5. The room will be painted by Scott.

Change the ACTIVE sentences to PASSIVE sentences.

1. Kristi presented her research to the class.

2. The dog bit Cody.3. Ephraim completed his Language

Arts assignment in class.

Change the PASSIVE sentences to ACTIVE sentences.

1. The final exam was passed by over 80% of the students.

2. Your book was damaged by Matt.3. The proposal is being considered by

the committee.

Now you’re all warmed up!

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