Worksheet 1: Active vs. Passive Voice
Practice identifying active and passive voice and converting sentences. Click below to print or save as a PDF.
Worksheet 1: Active vs. Passive Voice
Name: _________________________ Date: _________________________
1. Identify the Voice
Read each sentence and write "Active" or "Passive" on the line.
1. The chef prepared a delicious meal. __________________
2. The meal was prepared by the chef. __________________
3. The company will launch a new product. __________________
4. The new product will be launched by the company. __________________
5. Mistakes were made. __________________
6. Someone stole my wallet. __________________
2. The meal was prepared by the chef. __________________
3. The company will launch a new product. __________________
4. The new product will be launched by the company. __________________
5. Mistakes were made. __________________
6. Someone stole my wallet. __________________
2. Convert from Passive to Active
Rewrite the following passive sentences in the active voice.
Original: The ball was caught by the player.
Corrected:
Original: The report was written by Sarah.
Corrected:
Original: This beautiful painting was created by a local artist.
Corrected:
3. Convert from Active to Passive
Rewrite the following active sentences in the passive voice. Remember to focus on the object.
Original: The teacher graded the exams.
Corrected:
Original: The construction workers built the new bridge.
Corrected:
Original: The dog chased the cat up the tree.
Corrected: