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Active and Passive Voice Examples with Answers

Active and passive voice are essential for understanding sentence construction and improving writing skills. Vedantu provides a variety of exercises that help students practice converting sentences between active and passive voice. The active and passive voice refers to the verb form, which denotes if the action in the sentence is done or received by the subject.

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Table of Content
1. Active and Passive Voice Examples with Answers
2. Active and Passive Voice Examples with Answers
3. 100 Examples of Active and Passive Voice
4. Active And Passive Voice Exercises All Tenses
5. Present Simple Active and Passive Voice
    5.1Present Simple Active and Passive Voice Exercise
    5.2Present Continuous Active and Passive Voice
    5.3Present Continuous Active And Passive Voice Excercise
    5.4Present Perfect Active and Passive Voice
    5.5Present Perfect Active and Passive Voice Exercises
    5.6Past Simple Active and Passive Voice
    5.7Past Simple Active and Passive Voice Exercise
    5.8Past Continuous Active and Passive Voice
    5.9Past Continuous Active and Passive Voice Exercises
    5.10Past Perfect Active and Passive Voice
    5.11Past Perfect Active and Passive Voice Exercises
    5.12Future Simple Active and Passive Voice
    5.13Future Simple Active and Passive Voice Exercises
    5.14Future Continuous Active and Passive Voice
    5.15Future Continuous Active And Passive Voice Exercises
    5.16Future Perfect Active and Passive Voice
    5.17Future Perfect Active and Passive Voice
    5.18Future Perfect Active And Passive Voice Exercises
6. Test your Knowledge on Active and Passive Voice
7. Takeaways from this Page
FAQs


This article provides students with active and passive voice exercises to help them understand how they work. By practising with our exercises, students will become more confident in identifying and using active and passive voice in their writing. These exercises are prepared to enhance your grammar skills effectively and are perfect for learners of all levels.


Active and Passive Voice Examples with Answers

It's important for students to fully understand English tenses before they start working on exercises about active and passive voice. Knowing tenses well helps students better grasp how to change sentences from active to passive voice and vice versa. This understanding makes it easier for them to handle the exercises and use the concepts correctly. For quick revision, watch Tenses.


100 Examples of Active and Passive Voice

Here are 100 examples of sentences in both active and passive voice:


  1. Active: She reads the book every night.

Passive: The book is read by her every night.


  1. Active: The chef cooks the meal.

Passive: The meal is cooked by the chef.


  1. Active: The teacher explains the lesson.

Passive: The lesson is explained by the teacher.


  1. Active: They built the house in 2015.

Passive: The house was built in 2015 by them.


  1. Active: The dog chased the cat.

Passive: The cat was chased by the dog.


  1. Active: The company will launch the new product.

Passive: The new product will be launched by the company.


  1. Active: She wrote a letter to her friend.

Passive: A letter was written by her to her friend.


  1. Active: He repairs the car.

Passive: The car is repaired by him.


  1. Active: The artist paints the portrait.

Passive: The portrait is painted by the artist.


  1. Active: The gardener waters the plants.

Passive: The plants are watered by the gardener.

  1. Active: The police officer arrested the thief.

Passive: The thief was arrested by the police officer.


  1. Active: The manager approved the project.

Passive: The project was approved by the manager.


  1. Active: The child is eating the cookies.

Passive: The cookies are being eaten by the child.


  1. Active: The scientist discovered a new element.

Passive: A new element was discovered by the scientist.


  1. Active: The volunteers are cleaning the park.

Passive: The park is being cleaned by the volunteers.


  1. Active: The president delivered a speech.

Passive: A speech was delivered by the president.


  1. Active: The team won the championship.

Passive: The championship was won by the team


  1. Active: The librarian organizes the books.

Passive: The books are organized by the librarian.


  1. Active: The engineer designed the bridge.

Passive: The bridge was designed by the engineer.


  1. Active: The nurse is helping the patient.

Passive: The patient is being helped by the nurse.


  1. Active: The students completed the assignment.

Passive: The assignment was completed by the students.


  1. Active: The chef is preparing the dinner.

Passive: The dinner is being prepared by the chef.

  1. Active: The photographer took the picture.

Passive: The picture was taken by the photographer.


  1. Active: The committee made the decision.

Passive: The decision was made by the committee.


  1. Active: The singer performed the song.

Passive: The song was performed by the singer.


  1. Active: The tailor is sewing the dress.

Passive: The dress is being sewn by the tailor.


  1. Active: The author wrote the book.

Passive: The book was written by the author.


  1. Active: The director will shoot the movie.

Passive: The movie will be shot by the director.


  1. Active: The artist is drawing the sketch.

Passive: The sketch is being drawn by the artist.


  1. Active: The player scored the goal.

Passive: The goal was scored by the player.


  1. Active: The farmer harvested the crops.

Passive: The crops were harvested by the farmer.


  1. Active: The driver parked the car.

Passive: The car was parked by the driver.


  1. Active: The designer created the logo.

Passive: The logo was created by the designer.


  1. Active: The mechanic fixed the engine.

Passive: The engine was fixed by the mechanic.


  1. Active: The teacher is grading the exams.

Passive: The exams are being graded by the teacher.


  1. Active: The musician played the piano.

Passive: The piano was played by the musician.


  1. Active: The waiter served the food.

Passive: The food was served by the waiter.


  1. Active: The scientist is conducting the experiment.

Passive: The experiment is being conducted by the scientist.


  1. Active: The judge announced the verdict.

Passive: The verdict was announced by the judge.


  1. Active: The principal addressed the students.

Passive: The students were addressed by the principal.


  1. Active: The guard locked the door.

Passive: The door was locked by the guard.


  1. Active: The cat chased the mouse.

Passive: The mouse was chased by the cat.


  1. Active: The artist is sculpting the statue.

Passive: The statue is being sculpted by the artist.


  1. Active: The team is developing the software.

Passive: The software is being developed by the team.


  1. Active: The fisherman caught a big fish.

Passive: A big fish was caught by the fisherman.


  1. Active: The author signed the books.

Passive: The books were signed by the author.


  1. Active: The janitor cleans the floor.

Passive: The floor is cleaned by the janitor.


  1. Active: The lawyer defended the client.

Passive: The client was defended by the lawyer.


  1. Active: The manager will supervise the project.

Passive: The project will be supervised by the manager.


  1. Active: The technician repaired the computer.

Passive: The computer was repaired by the technician.


  1. Active: The poet composed a beautiful poem.

Passive: A beautiful poem was composed by the poet.


  1. Active: The chef will bake the cake.

Passive: The cake will be baked by the chef.


  1. Active: The students are writing the report.

Passive: The report is being written by the students.


  1. Active: The scientist discovered a cure.

Passive: A cure was discovered by the scientist.


  1. Active: The children flew the kites.

Passive: The kites were flown by the children.


  1. Active: The coach trained the athletes.

Passive: The athletes were trained by the coach.


  1. Active: The gardener planted the flowers.

Passive: The flowers were planted by the gardener.


  1. Active: The actor memorised the lines.

Passive: The lines were memorised by the actor.


  1. Active: The company shipped the package.

Passive: The package was shipped by the company.


  1. Active: The writer edited the manuscript.

Passive: The manuscript was edited by the writer.


  1. Active: The cat scratched the furniture.

Passive: The furniture was scratched by the cat.


  1. Active: The pilot flew the aeroplane.

Passive: The aeroplane was flown by the pilot.


  1. Active: The nurse administered the medication.

Passive: The medication was administered by the nurse.


  1. Active: The student answered the question.

Passive: The question was answered by the student.


  1. Active: The team will complete the project.

Passive: The project will be completed by the team.


  1. Active: The president signed the bill.

Passive: The bill was signed by the president.


  1. Active: The director will release the film.

Passive: The film will be released by the director.


  1. Active: The chef prepared the meal.

Passive: The meal was prepared by the chef.


  1. Active: The artist is creating the mural.

Passive: The mural is being created by the artist.


  1. Active: The journalist wrote the article.

Passive: The article was written by the journalist.


  1. Active: The soldier defended the country.

Passive: The country was defended by the soldier.


  1. Active: The teacher taught the students.

Passive: The students were taught by the teacher.


  1. Active: The carpenter built the table.

Passive: The table was built by the carpenter.


  1. Active: The designer will sketch the blueprint.

Passive: The blueprint will be sketched by the designer.


  1. Active: The singer sang the song.

Passive: The song was sung by the singer.


  1. Active: The team is solving the problem.

Passive: The problem is being solved by the team.


  1. Active: The dog fetched the ball.

Passive: The ball was fetched by the dog.


  1. Active: The architect designed the building.

Passive: The building was designed by the architect.


  1. Active: The baker made the bread.

Passive: The bread was made by the baker.


  1. Active: The firefighter extinguished the fire.

Passive: The fire was extinguished by the firefighter.


  1. Active: The clerk filed the documents.

Passive: The documents were filed by the clerk.


  1. Active: The athlete broke the record.

Passive: The record was broken by the athlete.


  1. Active: The chef garnished the dish.

Passive: The dish was garnished by the chef.


  1. Active: The driver delivered the packages.

Passive: The packages were delivered by the driver.


  1. Active: The plumber fixed the leak.

Passive: The leak was fixed by the plumber.


  1. Active: The teacher is reviewing the essays.

Passive: The essays are being reviewed by the teacher.


  1. Active: The conductor led the orchestra.

Passive: The orchestra was led by the conductor.


  1. Active: The accountant prepared the financial report.

Passive: The financial report was prepared by the accountant.


  1. Active: The artist framed the painting.

Passive: The painting was framed by the artist.


  1. Active: The police caught the criminal.

Passive: The criminal was caught by the police.


  1. Active: The judge sentenced the defendant.

Passive: The defendant was sentenced by the judge.


  1. Active: The secretary scheduled the meeting.

Passive: The meeting was scheduled by the secretary.


  1. Active: The chef is chopping the vegetables.

Passive: The vegetables are being chopped by the chef.


  1. Active: The author is signing the books.

Passive: The books are being signed by the author.


  1. Active: The gardener is mowing the lawn.

Passive: The lawn is being mowed by the gardener.


  1. Active: The team is planning the event.

Passive: The event is being planned by the team.


  1. Active: The teacher is grading the tests.

Passive: The tests are being graded by the teacher.


  1. Active: The mechanic is repairing the bike.

Passive: The bike is being repaired by the mechanic.


  1. Active: The painter is painting the house.

Passive: The house is being painted by the painter.


  1. Active: The children are playing the game.

Passive: The game is being played by the children.


These examples will help you understand the transformation between active and passive voice in various contexts.


Active And Passive Voice Exercises All Tenses

Active and passive voice exercises for all tenses help students learn how to change sentences between these two forms. These exercises make it easier to understand how actions are described in different tenses and improve writing skills.


Present Simple Active and Passive Voice

In the Present Simple tense, the active and passive voices have distinct forms:


Active Voice (Present Simple)

  • Structure: Subject + Base Form of Verb (+ s/es for third person singular)

  • Example: "She writes a letter."


Passive Voice (Present Simple)

  • Structure: Subject + am/is/are + Past Participle of Verb

  • Example: "A letter is written by her."


Note: In the passive voice, the focus shifts from the doer (subject) to the action and the receiver of the action.


Present Simple Active and Passive Voice Exercise

1. Convert Active to Passive Voice:

  1. The teacher explains the lesson.

  2. The company produces high-quality goods.

  3. The chef prepares delicious meals.

  4. The artist paints beautiful pictures.

  5. The student answers the questions.


2. Convert Passive to Active Voice:

  1. The homework is completed by the students.

  2. The letter is delivered by the postman.

  3. The song is sung by the choir.

  4. The building is designed by the architect.

  5. The exam is taken by the candidates.


3. Fill in the Blanks:

  1. The car __________ (wash) by the mechanic every week. (Passive)

  2. The children __________ (play) in the park after school. (Active)

  3. The novel __________ (write) by the famous author. (Passive)

  4. The manager __________ (meet) with the team every Monday. (Active)


4. Complete the Sentences:

  1. The book __________ (read) by many people. (Passive)

  2. She __________ (teach) English at the school. (Active)

  3. The food __________ (prepare) by the chef in the kitchen. (Passive)

  4. They __________ (visit) the museum every summer. (Active)


Answers:

1. Convert Active to Passive Voice:

  1. The lesson is explained by the teacher.

  2. High-quality goods are produced by the company.

  3. Delicious meals are prepared by the chef.

  4. Beautiful pictures are painted by the artist.

  5. The questions are answered by the student.


2. Convert Passive to Active Voice:

  1. The students complete the homework.

  2. The postman delivers the letter.

  3. The choir sings the song.

  4. The architect designs the building.

  5. The candidates take the exam.


3. Fill in the Blanks:

  1. The car is washed by the mechanic every week. (Passive)

  2. The children play in the park after school. (Active)

  3. The novel is written by the famous author. (Passive)

  4. The manager meets with the team every Monday. (Active)


4. Complete the Sentences:

  1. The book is read by many people. (Passive)

  2. She teaches English at the school. (Active)

  3. The food is prepared by the chef in the kitchen. (Passive)

  4. They visit the museum every summer. (Active)


Present Continuous Active and Passive Voice

Active Voice (Present Continuous)

  • Structure: Subject + am/is/are + Verb + ing

  • Example: "The chef is cooking the meal."

    • Subject: The chef

    • Verb: is cooking

    • Object: the meal


Passive Voice (Present Continuous)

  • Structure: Subject + am/is/are + being + Past Participle of Verb

  • Example: "The meal is being cooked by the chef."

    • Subject: The meal

    • Verb: is being cooked

    • Agent (doer): by the chef


Key Points:

  1. In Active Voice: The subject is performing the action right now.

  2. In Passive Voice: The focus is on the object receiving the action, and the doer (agent) may be included.


Present Continuous Active And Passive Voice Excercise

1. Convert Active to Passive Voice:

  1. The chef is preparing the dinner.

  2. The children are watching a movie.

  3. The company is launching a new product.

  4. The team is designing a new logo.

  5. The artist is creating a new sculpture.


2. Convert Passive to Active Voice:

  1. The dinner is being prepared by the chef.

  2. A movie is being watched by the children.

  3. A new product is being launched by the company.

  4. A new logo is being designed by the team.

  5. A new sculpture is being created by the artist.


3. Fill in the Blanks:

  1. The house __________ (paint) by the workers right now. (Passive)

  2. The students __________ (study) for their exams at the moment. (Active)

  3. The new software __________ (develop) by the tech team. (Passive)

  4. The children __________ (play) in the backyard. (Active)


4. Complete the Sentences:

  1. The song __________ (perform) by the band tonight. (Passive)

  2. She __________ (write) a report for the meeting. (Active)

  3. The documents __________ (review) by the manager. (Passive)

  4. They __________ (build) a new playground. (Active)


Answers:

1. Convert Active to Passive Voice:

  1. The dinner is being prepared by the chef.

  2. A movie is being watched by the children.

  3. A new product is being launched by the company.

  4. A new logo is being designed by the team.

  5. A new sculpture is being created by the artist.


2. Convert Passive to Active Voice:

  1. The chef is preparing the dinner.

  2. The children are watching a movie.

  3. The company is launching a new product.

  4. The team is designing a new logo.

  5. The artist is creating a new sculpture.


3. Fill in the Blanks:

  1. The house is being painted by the workers right now. (Passive)

  2. The students are studying for their exams at the moment. (Active)

  3. The new software is being developed by the tech team. (Passive)

  4. The children are playing in the backyard. (Active)


4. Complete the Sentences:

  1. The song is being performed by the band tonight. (Passive)

  2. She is writing a report for the meeting. (Active)

  3. The documents are being reviewed by the manager. (Passive)

  4. They are building a new playground. (Active)


Present Perfect Active and Passive Voice

Active Voice (Present Perfect)

  • Structure: Subject + has/have + Past Participle of Verb

  • Example: "The chef has cooked the meal."

    • Subject: The chef

    • Verb: has cooked

    • Object: the meal


Passive Voice (Present Perfect)

  • Structure: Subject + has/have + been + Past Participle of Verb

  • Example: "The meal has been cooked by the chef."

    • Subject: The meal

    • Verb: has been cooked

    • Agent (doer): by the chef


Key Points:

  1. In Active Voice: The subject has completed the action.

  2. In Passive Voice: The focus is on the object that has been affected by the action, and the doer (agent) may be included.


Present Perfect Active and Passive Voice Exercises

1. Convert Active to Passive Voice:

  1. The chef has prepared the meal.

  2. The students have completed their assignments.

  3. The company has launched the new product.

  4. The artist has painted the mural.

  5. The teacher has graded the exams.


2. Convert Passive to Active Voice:

  1. The meal has been prepared by the chef.

  2. The assignments have been completed by the students.

  3. The new product has been launched by the company.

  4. The mural has been painted by the artist.

  5. The exams have been graded by the teacher.


3. Fill in the Blanks:

  1. The report __________ (finish) by the team. (Passive)

  2. She __________ (read) the novel already. (Active)

  3. The cake __________ (bake) by my mother. (Passive)

  4. They __________ (visit) the museum recently. (Active)


4. Complete the Sentences:

  1. The project __________ (complete) by the end of the week. (Passive)

  2. He __________ (write) a letter to his friend. (Active)

  3. The house __________ (sell) recently. (Passive)

  4. The students __________ (finish) their homework. (Active)


Answers:

1. Convert Active to Passive Voice:

  1. The meal has been prepared by the chef.

  2. The assignments have been completed by the students.

  3. The new product has been launched by the company.

  4. The mural has been painted by the artist.

  5. The exams have been graded by the teacher.


2. Convert Passive to Active Voice:

  1. The chef has prepared the meal.

  2. The students have completed their assignments.

  3. The company has launched the new product.

  4. The artist has painted the mural.

  5. The teacher has graded the exams.


3. Fill in the Blanks:

  1. The report has been finished by the team. (Passive)

  2. She has read the novel already. (Active)

  3. The cake has been baked by my mother. (Passive)

  4. They have visited the museum recently. (Active)


4. Complete the Sentences:

  1. The project will be completed by the end of the week. (Passive)

  2. He has written a letter to his friend. (Active)

  3. The house has been sold recently. (Passive)

  4. The students have finished their homework. (Active)


Past Simple Active and Passive Voice

Active Voice (Past Simple)

  • Structure: Subject + Past Tense of Verb

  • Example: "The chef cooked the meal."

    • Subject: The chef

    • Verb: cooked

    • Object: the meal


Passive Voice (Past Simple)

  • Structure: Subject + was/were + Past Participle of Verb

  • Example: "The meal was cooked by the chef."

    • Subject: The meal

    • Verb: was cooked

    • Agent (doer): by the chef


Key Points:

  1. In Active Voice: The subject performed the action at a specific time in the past.

  2. In Passive Voice: The focus is on the object that received the action, and the doer (agent) may be included.


Past Simple Active and Passive Voice Exercise

1. Convert Active to Passive Voice:

  1. The chef cooked the meal.

  2. The students finished their project.

  3. The company launched the new product.

  4. The artist painted the portrait.

  5. The manager approved the proposal.


2. Convert Passive to Active Voice:

  1. The meal was cooked by the chef.

  2. The project was finished by the students.

  3. The new product was launched by the company.

  4. The portrait was painted by the artist.

  5. The proposal was approved by the manager.


3. Fill in the Blanks:

  1. The letter __________ (send) by the secretary yesterday. (Passive)

  2. She __________ (write) a report last week. (Active)

  3. The car __________ (repair) by the mechanic last month. (Passive)

  4. They __________ (enjoy) the concert last night. (Active)


4. Complete the Sentences:

  1. The house __________ (build) by the construction team last year. (Passive)

  2. He __________ (complete) his assignment on time. (Active)

  3. The movie __________ (direct) by a famous filmmaker. (Passive)

  4. The children __________ (play) in the park all afternoon. (Active)


Answers:

1. Convert Active to Passive Voice:

  1. The meal was cooked by the chef.

  2. The project was finished by the students.

  3. The new product was launched by the company.

  4. The portrait was painted by the artist.

  5. The proposal was approved by the manager.


2. Convert Passive to Active Voice:

  1. The chef cooked the meal.

  2. The students finished their project.

  3. The company launched the new product.

  4. The artist painted the portrait.

  5. The manager approved the proposal.


3. Fill in the Blanks:

  1. The letter was sent by the secretary yesterday. (Passive)

  2. She wrote a report last week. (Active)

  3. The car was repaired by the mechanic last month. (Passive)

  4. They enjoyed the concert last night. (Active)


4. Complete the Sentences:

  1. The house was built by the construction team last year. (Passive)

  2. He completed his assignment on time. (Active)

  3. The movie was directed by a famous filmmaker. (Passive)

  4. The children played in the park all afternoon. (Active)


Past Continuous Active and Passive Voice

Active Voice (Past Continuous)

  • Structure: Subject + was/were + Verb + ing

  • Example: "The chef was cooking the meal."

    • Subject: The chef

    • Verb: was cooking

    • Object: the meal


Passive Voice (Past Continuous)

  • Structure: Subject + was/were + being + Past Participle of Verb

  • Example: "The meal was being cooked by the chef."

    • Subject: The meal

    • Verb: was being cooked

    • Agent (doer): by the chef


Key Points:

  1. In Active Voice: The subject was in the process of performing the action in the past.

  2. In Passive Voice: The focus is on the object being affected by the action, and the doer (agent) may be included.


Past Continuous Active and Passive Voice Exercises

1. Convert Active to Passive Voice:

  1. The chef was cooking the meal.

  2. The students were studying for their exams.

  3. The company was developing a new software.

  4. The artist was creating a sculpture.

  5. The team was building a new playground.


2. Convert Passive to Active Voice:

  1. The meal was being cooked by the chef.

  2. The exams were being studied for by the students.

  3. A new software was being developed by the company.

  4. A sculpture was being created by the artist.

  5. A new playground was being built by the team.


3. Fill in the Blanks:

  1. The book __________ (read) by the students when the teacher arrived. (Passive)

  2. She __________ (write) a letter all afternoon. (Active)

  3. The house __________ (paint) by the workers during the summer. (Passive)

  4. They __________ (watch) a movie when the power went out. (Active)


4. Complete the Sentences:

  1. The presentation __________ (prepare) by the team all week. (Passive)

  2. He __________ (fix) the car while it was raining. (Active)

  3. The project __________ (complete) by the end of the month. (Passive)

  4. The children __________ (play) outside when it started to snow. (Active)


Answers:

1. Convert Active to Passive Voice:

  1. The meal was being cooked by the chef.

  2. The exams were being studied for by the students.

  3. A new software was being developed by the company.

  4. A sculpture was being created by the artist.

  5. A new playground was being built by the team.


2. Convert Passive to Active Voice:

  1. The chef was cooking the meal.

  2. The students were studying for their exams.

  3. The company was developing a new software.

  4. The artist was creating a sculpture.

  5. The team was building a new playground.


3. Fill in the Blanks:

  1. The book was being read by the students when the teacher arrived. (Passive)

  2. She was writing a letter all afternoon. (Active)

  3. The house was being painted by the workers during the summer. (Passive)

  4. They were watching a movie when the power went out. (Active)


4. Complete the Sentences:

  1. The presentation was being prepared by the team all week. (Passive)

  2. He was fixing the car while it was raining. (Active)

  3. The project will be completed by the end of the month. (Passive)

  4. The children were playing outside when it started to snow. (Active)


Past Perfect Active and Passive Voice

Active Voice (Past Perfect)

  • Structure: Subject + had + Past Participle of Verb

  • Example: "The chef had cooked the meal."

    • Subject: The chef

    • Verb: had cooked

    • Object: the meal


Passive Voice (Past Perfect)

  • Structure: Subject + had + been + Past Participle of Verb

  • Example: "The meal had been cooked by the chef."

    • Subject: The meal

    • Verb: had been cooked

    • Agent (doer): by the chef


Key Points:

  1. In Active Voice: The subject had completed the action before another past event.

  2. In Passive Voice: The focus is on the object that had been affected by the action, and the doer (agent) may be included.


Past Perfect Active and Passive Voice Exercises

1. Convert Active to Passive Voice:

  1. The chef had prepared the meal before the guests arrived.

  2. The students had completed their assignments by the deadline.

  3. The company had launched the new product before the trade show.

  4. The artist had painted the portrait before the exhibition.

  5. The manager had approved the report before the meeting.


2. Convert Passive to Active Voice:

  1. The meal had been prepared by the chef before the guests arrived.

  2. The assignments had been completed by the students by the deadline.

  3. The new product had been launched by the company before the trade show.

  4. The portrait had been painted by the artist before the exhibition.

  5. The report had been approved by the manager before the meeting.


3. Fill in the Blanks:

  1. The book __________ (finish) by the author before the publisher contacted him. (Passive)

  2. She __________ (submit) the application before the deadline. (Active)

  3. The house __________ (sell) by the time the new owners arrived. (Passive)

  4. They __________ (complete) the project before the end of the month. (Active)


4. Complete the Sentences:

  1. The letter __________ (write) by the assistant before the boss arrived. (Passive)

  2. He __________ (repair) the car before the trip. (Active)

  3. The results __________ (announce) by the committee before the event. (Passive)

  4. The children __________ (finish) their homework before dinner. (Active)


Answers:

1. Convert Active to Passive Voice:

  1. The meal had been prepared by the chef before the guests arrived.

  2. The assignments had been completed by the students by the deadline.

  3. The new product had been launched by the company before the trade show.

  4. The portrait had been painted by the artist before the exhibition.

  5. The report had been approved by the manager before the meeting.


2. Convert Passive to Active Voice:

  1. The chef had prepared the meal before the guests arrived.

  2. The students had completed their assignments by the deadline.

  3. The company had launched the new product before the trade show.

  4. The artist had painted the portrait before the exhibition.

  5. The manager had approved the report before the meeting.


3. Fill in the Blanks:

  1. The book had been finished by the author before the publisher contacted him. (Passive)

  2. She had submitted the application before the deadline. (Active)

  3. The house had been sold by the time the new owners arrived. (Passive)

  4. They had completed the project before the end of the month. (Active)


4. Complete the Sentences:

  1. The letter had been written by the assistant before the boss arrived. (Passive)

  2. He had repaired the car before the trip. (Active)

  3. The results had been announced by the committee before the event. (Passive)

  4. The children had finished their homework before dinner. (Active)


Future Simple Active and Passive Voice

Active Voice (Future Simple)

  • Structure: Subject + will + Base Form of Verb

  • Example: "The chef will cook the meal."


Passive Voice (Future Simple)

  • Structure: Subject + will + be + Past Participle of Verb

  • Example: "The meal will be cooked by the chef."


Future Simple Active and Passive Voice Exercises

  1. Convert Active to Passive Voice:

    • Active: "The teacher will explain the lesson."

    • Passive: "The lesson will be explained by the teacher."


  1. Convert Passive to Active Voice:

    • Passive: "The book will be read by the students."

    • Active: "The students will read the book."


  1. Fill in the Blanks:

    • "The new product __________ (launch) next month." (Active)

    • "The new product __________ (be launch) by the company next month."

    • (Passive)


  1. Complete the Sentences:

    • "By next year, the project __________ (complete) by the team." (Passive)

    • "She __________ (deliver) the speech at the conference." (Active)


  1. Identify the Voice:

    • "The cake will be decorated by the chef."

    • "They will build a new playground next summer."


Answers:

  1. Passive: "The lesson will be explained by the teacher."

  2. Active: "The students will read the book."

  3. Active: "will be launched" Passive: "will be launched"

  4. Passive: "will be completed" Active: "will deliver"

  5. Passive: "The cake will be decorated by the chef." Active: "They will build a new playground next summer."


Future Continuous Active and Passive Voice

Active Voice (Future Continuous)

  • Structure: Subject + will be + Verb + ing

  • Example: "The chef will be preparing the dinner."

    • Subject: The chef

    • Verb: will be preparing

    • Object: the dinner


Passive Voice (Future Continuous)

  • Structure: Subject + will be + being + Past Participle of Verb

  • Example: "The dinner will be being prepared by the chef."

    • Subject: The dinner

    • Verb: will be being prepared

    • Agent (doer): by the chef


Key Points:

  1. In Active Voice: The subject will be in the process of performing an action at a specific time in the future.

  2. In Passive Voice: The focus is on the object receiving the action, and the doer (agent) may be included. The passive construction emphasizes the action being done to the subject rather than who is performing the action.


Future Continuous Active And Passive Voice Exercises

1. Convert Active to Passive Voice:

  1. The chef will be preparing the dinner.

  2. The students will be completing their projects.

  3. The company will be launching the new product.

  4. The artist will be painting the mural.

  5. The team will be building the new playground.


2. Convert Passive to Active Voice:

  1. The dinner will be being prepared by the chef.

  2. The projects will be being completed by the students.

  3. The new product will be being launched by the company.

  4. The mural will be being painted by the artist.

  5. The new playground will be being built by the team.


3. Fill in the Blanks:

  1. The report __________ (review) by the committee next week. (Passive)

  2. She __________ (write) a letter during the meeting. (Active)

  3. The car __________ (wash) by the staff tomorrow. (Passive)

  4. They __________ (work) on the new design all day. (Active)


4. Complete the Sentences:

  1. The presentation __________ (prepare) by the team this week. (Passive)

  2. He __________ (fix) the computer while it’s malfunctioning. (Active)

  3. The concert __________ (hold) at the park next month. (Passive)

  4. The children __________ (enjoy) the amusement park tomorrow. (Active)


Answers:

1. Convert Active to Passive Voice:

  1. The dinner will be being prepared by the chef.

  2. The projects will be being completed by the students.

  3. The new product will be being launched by the company.

  4. The mural will be being painted by the artist.

  5. The new playground will be being built by the team.


2. Convert Passive to Active Voice:

  1. The chef will be preparing the dinner.

  2. The students will be completing their projects.

  3. The company will be launching the new product.

  4. The artist will be painting the mural.

  5. The team will be building the new playground.


3. Fill in the Blanks:

  1. The report will be being reviewed by the committee next week. (Passive)

  2. She will be writing a letter during the meeting. (Active)

  3. The car will be washed by the staff tomorrow. (Passive)

  4. They will be working on the new design all day. (Active)


4. Complete the Sentences:

  1. The presentation will be prepared by the team this week. (Passive)

  2. He will be fixing the computer while it’s malfunctioning. (Active)

  3. The concert will be held at the park next month. (Passive)

  4. The children will be enjoying the amusement park tomorrow. (Active)


Future Perfect Active and Passive Voice

Active Voice (Future Perfect)

  • Structure: Subject + will have + Past Participle of Verb

  • Example: "The chef will have prepared the meal."

    • Subject: The chef

    • Verb: will have prepared

    • Object: the meal


Passive Voice (Future Perfect)

  • Structure: Subject + will have been + Past Participle of Verb

  • Example: "The meal will have been prepared by the chef."

    • Subject: The meal

    • Verb: will have been prepared

    • Agent (doer): by the chef


Key Points:

  1. In Active Voice: The subject will have completed an action by a specific point in the future.

  2. In Passive Voice: The focus is on the object receiving the action, with the doer (agent) sometimes included. The passive construction emphasizes the completion of the action on the subject.


Future Perfect Active and Passive Voice

Active Voice (Future Perfect)

  • Structure: Subject + will have + Past Participle of Verb

  • Example: "The chef will have prepared the meal."

    • Subject: The chef

    • Verb: will have prepared

    • Object: the meal


Passive Voice (Future Perfect)

  • Structure: Subject + will have been + Past Participle of Verb

  • Example: "The meal will have been prepared by the chef."

    • Subject: The meal

    • Verb: will have been prepared

    • Agent (doer): by the chef


Key Points:

  1. In Active Voice: The subject will have completed an action by a specific point in the future.

  2. In Passive Voice: The focus is on the object receiving the action, with the doer (agent) sometimes included. The passive construction emphasizes the completion of the action on the subject.


Future Perfect Active And Passive Voice Exercises

1. Convert Active to Passive Voice:

  1. The chef will have prepared the meal by noon.

  2. The students will have completed their assignments by the end of the week.

  3. The company will have launched the new product by the conference.

  4. The artist will have painted the mural by the time the exhibition opens.

  5. The manager will have approved the budget by the meeting.


2. Convert Passive to Active Voice:

  1. The meal will have been prepared by the chef by noon.

  2. The assignments will have been completed by the students by the end of the week.

  3. The new product will have been launched by the company by the conference.

  4. The mural will have been painted by the artist by the time the exhibition opens.

  5. The budget will have been approved by the manager by the meeting.


3. Fill in the Blanks:

  1. The report __________ (finish) by the team before the deadline. (Passive)

  2. She __________ (complete) the project by the end of the month. (Active)

  3. The house __________ (sell) by the real estate agent before the new year. (Passive)

  4. They __________ (design) the new website by the time it is launched. (Active)


4. Complete the Sentences:

  1. The presentation __________ (prepare) by the team by Friday. (Passive)

  2. He __________ (fix) the computer before the office opens. (Active)

  3. The results __________ (announce) by the committee before the event. (Passive)

  4. The children __________ (finish) their homework before dinner. (Active)


Answers:

1. Convert Active to Passive Voice:

  1. The meal will have been prepared by the chef by noon.

  2. The assignments will have been completed by the students by the end of the week.

  3. The new product will have been launched by the company by the conference.

  4. The mural will have been painted by the artist by the time the exhibition opens.

  5. The budget will have been approved by the manager by the meeting.


2. Convert Passive to Active Voice:

  1. The chef will have prepared the meal by noon.

  2. The students will have completed their assignments by the end of the week.

  3. The company will have launched the new product by the conference.

  4. The artist will have painted the mural by the time the exhibition opens.

  5. The manager will have approved the budget by the meeting.


3. Fill in the Blanks:

  1. The report will have been finished by the team before the deadline. (Passive)

  2. She will have completed the project by the end of the month. (Active)

  3. The house will have been sold by the real estate agent before the new year. (Passive)

  4. They will have designed the new website by the time it is launched. (Active)


4. Complete the Sentences:

  1. The presentation will have been prepared by the team by Friday. (Passive)

  2. He will have fixed the computer before the office opens. (Active)

  3. The results will have been announced by the committee before the event. (Passive)

  4. The children will have finished their homework before dinner. (Active)


Test your Knowledge on Active and Passive Voice

Task 1: Convert Sentences

Convert the following active voice sentences to passive voice, and vice versa.

  1. Active to Passive: The teacher explains the lesson.

  2. Passive to Active: The cake was baked by Mary.

  3. Active to Passive: The scientist will conduct the experiment.

  4. Passive to Active: The report has been written by the intern.

  5. Active to Passive: The team is designing a new product.


Task 2: Identify the Voice

Identify whether the following sentences are in active or passive voice.

  1. The book was read by the entire class.

  2. She is cooking dinner for the family.

  3. The film will be released next month.

  4. The gardener waters the plants every morning.

  5. The project has been completed ahead of schedule.


Task 3: Complete the Sentences

Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb in either active or passive voice.

  1. The report __________ (finish) by the end of the day. (Passive)

  2. The chef __________ (prepare) dinner when the guests arrived. (Active)

  3. The new software __________ (launch) next quarter. (Passive)

  4. The children __________ (play) in the park all afternoon. (Active)

  5. The painting __________ (sell) at the auction last week. (Passive)


Task 4: Convert Tenses

Convert the following sentences to the specified tense, ensuring correct usage of active and passive voice.

  1. Present Simple to Past Simple (Active to Passive): The company produces high-quality electronics.

  2. Past Continuous to Future Continuous (Passive to Active): The house was being renovated when the storm hit.

  3. Present Perfect to Future Perfect (Active to Passive): She has completed the project.

  4. Future Simple to Present Continuous (Passive to Active): The book will be reviewed by the critics next month.

  5. Past Perfect to Present Simple (Active to Passive): They had delivered the package before the deadline.


Task 5: Transform and Explain

Transform the sentences from active to passive voice and explain the changes made.

  1. Active: The artist created a beautiful painting.

  2. Passive: The students are writing a report for the class project.

  3. Active: The chef will prepare a special dish for the event.

  4. Passive: The manager has approved the new policy.

  5. Active: The children were enjoying the party when the rain started.


Find out if you got them all right from the answers below.


Task 1: Convert Sentences

  1. Active to Passive: The lesson is explained by the teacher.

  2. Passive to Active: Mary baked the cake.

  3. Active to Passive: The experiment will be conducted by the scientist.

  4. Passive to Active: The intern has written the report.

  5. Active to Passive: A new product is being designed by the team.


Task 2: Identify the Voice

  1. The book was read by the entire class.- Passive

  2. She is cooking dinner for the family. - Active

  3. The film will be released next month. - Passive

  4. The gardener waters the plants every morning. - Active

  5. The project has been completed ahead of schedule. - Passive


Task 3: Complete the Sentences

  1. The report will be finished by the end of the day. (Passive)

  2. The chef was preparing dinner when the guests arrived. (Active)

  3. The new software will be launched next quarter. (Passive)

  4. The children were playing in the park all afternoon. (Active)

  5. The painting was sold at the auction last week. (Passive)


Task 4: Convert Tenses

  1. Present Simple to Past Simple (Active to Passive): High-quality electronics were produced by the company.

  2. Past Continuous to Future Continuous (Passive to Active): They will be renovating the house when the storm hits.

  3. Present Perfect to Future Perfect (Active to Passive): The project will have been completed by her.

  4. Future Simple to Present Continuous (Passive to Active): The critics are reviewing the book next month.

  5. Past Perfect to Present Simple (Active to Passive): The package is delivered before the deadline.


Task 5: Transform and Explain

  1. Active to Passive:

    • Active: The artist created a beautiful painting.

    • Passive: A beautiful painting was created by the artist.


Explanation: The focus shifts to the painting rather than the artist. The action is emphasized on the object being created.


  1. Passive to Active:

    • Passive: The students are writing a report for the class project.

    • Active: The students are writing a report for the class project.


Explanation: No change needed; sentence is already in active voice.


  1. Active to Passive:

    • Active: The chef will prepare a special dish for the event.

    • Passive: A special dish will be prepared by the chef for the event.


Explanation: The focus shifts to the dish being prepared, emphasizing the action done to the dish.


  1. Passive to Active:

    • Passive: The manager has approved the new policy.

    • Active: The manager has approved the new policy.


Explanation: No change needed; sentence is already in active voice.


  1. Active to Passive:

    • Active: The children were enjoying the party when the rain started.

    • Passive: The party was being enjoyed by the children when the rain started.


Explanation: The focus shifts to the party being enjoyed, emphasizing the action done to the party.


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Takeaways from this Page

Practising active and passive voice helps you improve your writing skills. In the active voice, the subject performs the action, making sentences direct and clear. For example, "The teacher explains the lesson." This style is usually more straightforward and easier to understand.


In the passive voice, the action is emphasised, and the subject receiving the action comes first. For instance, "The lesson is explained by the teacher." This is useful when you want to focus on the action or when the doer is unknown.


By practising these exercises, you learn how to choose the right voice for different situations. Understanding the concept behind both voices allows you to write more effectively, making your sentences clearer and more impactful. Regular practice will help you use both active and passive voice correctly and creatively in your writing.

FAQs on Active and Passive Voice Exercises

1. What is the difference between active and passive voice?

  • Active Voice: The subject performs the action. Example: "The cat chased the mouse."

  • Passive Voice: The action is performed on the subject. Example: "The mouse was chased by the cat."

2. Why should I practice both active and passive voice?

Practising both helps you write more clearly and effectively, allowing you to choose the best voice for different contexts and emphasis.

3. How do I convert an active sentence to a passive voice?

Identify the object of the active sentence, move it to the subject position, use a form of "be" plus the past participle of the verb, and optionally include the original subject with "by."

4. Can all active voice sentences be converted to passive voice?

No, not all sentences work well in passive voice. Sentences without a clear object or with an intransitive verb (one that does not take an object) usually do not convert well.

5. When should I use passive voice?

Use passive voice when you want to emphasize the action or the receiver of the action, or when the doer is unknown or less important.

6. How do I recognise the passive voice in a sentence?

Look for a form of "be" (am, is, are, was, were, will be, etc.) followed by a past participle verb. Example: "The book was read by many students."

7. How can I practice active and passive voice effectively?

Use exercises that involve converting sentences between active and passive voice, identifying voice in given sentences, and creating sentences in both voices.

8. Are there any common mistakes to avoid when using passive voice?

Avoid using passive voice excessively, as it can make writing unclear or wordy. Ensure that the sentence still makes sense and clearly conveys the intended meaning.

9. Can passive voice make writing less direct or engaging?

Yes, passive voice can sometimes make sentences less direct or engaging. It’s important to use it appropriately based on the context and desired emphasis.

10. How does tense affect active and passive voice?

Tense affects how forms of "be" and past participles are used. Ensure that the tense is consistent when converting between voices.

13. How can I improve my understanding of active and passive voice?

Practise regularly with varied exercises, read examples, and analyze how different voices affect sentence meaning and clarity.

14. How can I effectively practice simple present tense active and passive voice exercises to improve my understanding of these concepts?

To effectively practice simple present tense active and passive voice exercises, start by understanding the basic structures: Active Voice (Subject + verb + object) and Passive Voice (Subject + form of "be" + past participle). Convert sentences between the two voices regularly. Use worksheets and exercises provided by Vedantu for practice and create your own sentences to deepen understanding.

15. Can passive voice be used in informal writing?

While passive voice is more common in formal writing, it can be used in informal writing as well, especially when the action or result is more important than who performed it.