Passive -> Active
Change to active voice:
The book was read by the librarian.
The librarian read the book.
Change to passive voice:
The car ran over the garbage.
What is
The garbage was run over by the car.
Identify voice:
The flat tire was changed by Sue.
passive voice?
Change to active voice:
Many items were sold by the Grade 12 students at the garage sale.
The Grade 12 students sold many items at the garage sale.
Change to passive voice:
Everyone at Ethos International School knows Coach Magdy.
What is
Coach Magdy is known by everyone at Ethos International School.
Identify voice:
Mom read the novel in one day.
active voice
Change to active voice:
It is widely known that too much sugar does not contribute to a healthy diet.
What is
Many people know that too much sugar does not contribute to a healthy diet.
Change to passive voice:
Everyone in Egypt knows how to get to the Pyramids.
What is
It is known by everyone in Egypt how to get to the pyramids
The teacher always answers the students’ questions.
Active voice
Change to active voice:
The playground was cleaned by the well-behaved Year 6 pupils.
The well-behaved Year 6 pupils cleaned the playground.
Change to passive voice:
I am singing the intro song to Aladdin.
What is
The intro song to Aladdin is being sung by me.
Identify voice:
The Grand Canyon is visited by thousands of tourists every year.
passive voice
Change to active voice:
Seven people were injured in a multi-car accident.
A multi-car accident caused injuries to seven people.
Change to passive voice:
Great literature makes a lasting impression on its readers.
A lasting impression is made by great literature on its readers.
The treaty is being signed by the two kings.
passive voice