Identifying Sentences in the Active or Passive Voice
Instructions:
1. Identify the following sentences as active or passive. On the line in front of each
sentence, write ACT if the sentence is written in the active voice or PASS if the
sentence is in the passive voice.
ACT 1. They have done a great job.
PASS 2. Charles will be the winner.
PASS 3. Liz was given the best actress award.
PASS 4. The venue was decorated with elegance.
ACT 5. I had tried my best.
PASS 6. The computer was fixed immediately.
ACT 7. The carpenter nailed the boards.
ACT 8. They were singing when I came in.
PASS 9. That man was sentenced for 10 consecutive years.
PASS 10. The course will be passed by all my students.