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This part of the sentence does the verb in active voice. Subject
This part of the sentence has the verb done to it or receives the verb in a passive voice sentence. Subject
This noun and part of a sentence comes after the verb in an active voice sentence Object
Words like 'is, was, were, are, be, being, am' are all forms of what verb? 'to be'
This is the action word in a sentence that describes what is being done to what. verb
Active to Passive:
The dealer repaired my car. My car was repaired by the dealer.
Samsung made this T.V. This T.V. was made by Samsung.
Ford makes cars in Detroit. Cars are made in Detroit by Ford.
Peter is fixing coffee for everybody. Coffee for everybody is being fixed by Peter.
The teacher wrote a message on the board. A message was written on the board by the teacher.
The painters painted the house last week. The house was being painted last week.
I will finish tomorrow. It will be finished tomorrow.
A lightning struck our lemon tree. Our lemon tree was struck by a lightning.
They built my house 50 years ago. My house was built 50 years ago.
People speak English in Jamaica. English is spoken in Jamaica.
Farmers produce avocados in Michoacan, Mexico. Avocados are produced in Michoacan, Mexico
People make Tesla cars in California Tesla cars are made in California
More conversions:
The race was finished by Ricky. Passive Voice
1. Tennis is played by Roger.
Convert to AV Roger plays tennis.
2. 'A soda is being drunk by John.'
Convert to AV John drinks a soda.
More:
Rivers have been polluted by factories. Passive Voice
Charles painted the house the color of the sea. Active Voice
The bank was robbed by the Burrito Bandit. Passive Voice
The bridge can be built. They say they can build the bridge.
My sister gave me (1) a present (2). Active Voice
The students finished the project yesterday. Active Voice
Penicillin was discovered by Alexander Fleming. Passive Voice
Christopher Columbus was a bad guy. Active Voice
People use the internet for research, recreation, and business. Active Voice
Nobody taught me to swim until I was 15. Active Voice
Which materials are used by the artist to make this sculpture? Passive Voice
Were the pictures taken yesterday? Passive Voice
Johnny photographed London from the air. Active Voice
The pictures were saved from the fire. Passive Voice
Peter's car is washed every week. Passive Voice
Marie sells coffee to the rude and sleepy customers Active Voice
Change to Active Voice:
1. 'This book was written by an Irishman.' An Irishman wrote this book.
2. Football is played by the children. The children play football.
Some more examples:
Alexander Graham Bell invented the telephone. Active Voice
Patrick uses the computer.to complete his homework. Active Voice
The bag was packed by his mother. Passive Voice
The people elected the president. Active Voice
The child was hit by a car. Passive Voice
Ron and Peggy founded the club for precocious dolphins. Active Voice
The pizza was eaten by Gerald. Passive Voice
Reggie criticized Sarah for her taste in music. Active Voice
Jay was provided with snacks by Jenny. Passive Voice.
All the students in the classroom elected Johnathan as class treasurer. Active Voice
The medicine was prescribed by Dr. Rogers. Passive Voice
Juan interrupted Pablo. Active Voice
The fancy meal was prepared by famous chef Gordon Ramsey. Passive Voice
The terrible service at the restaurant was complained about by Peter. Passive Voice
Sandra was lectured by her father about cleaning her room each week. Passive Voice
The vicious anteater bit my finger. Active Voice
I played Fortnite with my friends all weekend. Active Voice
Juanita bought the tastiest cake for the party. Active Voice
The movie was reviewed by the famous film critic. Passive Voice
I was shocked by my cousin's atrocious dancing at the wedding. Passive Voice
The faulty electrical outlet shocked me. Active Voice
I love learning about active and passive voice more than anything else in life. Active Voice
An ice cream sunday was devoured by Keisha. Passive Voice
You should watch where you are going! Active Voice
The aardvark ordered a salad at McDonald's. Active Voice
My brother was outsmarted by an intelligent marmot. Passive Voice
English is my favorite subject in school. Active Voice
The balloon was rudely popped by Randy. Passive Voice
I can't stand the disgusting taste of broccoli. Active Voice
The song was sung by my father at the service. Passive Voice
I was astonished by the performance of the award-winning actor. Passive Voice
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