Active and Passive Voice Exercises

When it comes to English grammar, verbs have five distinctive characteristics: mood, tense, person, and voice. Voice is one of the most significant aspects of English Grammar. The two grammatical voices are active and passive. In practice, we prefer active voice in sentences.

Before heading to Active and Passive Voice Exercises, let's have a look at their definitions and meanings.

Active Voice

When we use active voice in a sentence, we have a subject acting on the verb. In other words, the subject is speaking actively. This is an example of active voice. Sentences in the active voice are clear and concise.

The dog painted the wall.

Passive Voice

Conversely, a statement is in the passive voice when the verb acts on the subject. The passive voice is frequently constructed using a mixed form of 'to be' plus the verb's past participle. This usually results in the introduction of a preposition. That sounds much more complicated than it is-a passive voice is fairly easy to identify. Passive speech is more delicate and weaker than active voice. You ought to employ a passive voice when you want to emphasize the object.

The wall was painted by the dog.

If we look carefully, we can see that the sentence structure has been inverted; in the active voice, the organization was subject+ verb+ object; in the passive voice, the construct is object+ verb+ subject. Another difference is the change in verb form in the passive voice, which is a form of 'to be + past participle of the verb. Finally, a preposition - 'by' - has to be added.

Active and Passive Exercises can help learners master the concept and better understand the voices. So without any ado, begin solving the exercise;

Active and Passive Voice Exercises - 1

Change the below-mentioned sentences from Active Voice to Passive Voice

1. The puppy licked the bowl .
2. The insect bit the little girl .
3. The Boss played cricket .
4. Mr. Shyam teaches French .
5. Seema draws the sketch .
6. They revamped the hotel .
7. The student is studying the course .
8. Father baked the cookies on the weekend .
9. Have you completed your assignment ?
10. She has mastered the subject of design .
11. Kitty ate the mouse yesterday .
12. She opened the door .
13. Shalu is washing the utensils .
14. Divya is buying a new phone .
15. Dia is planning the party .
16. Everyone likes sweets .
17. Veena threw the jacket .
18. Ram had taken the books .
19. I did not scold her .
20. The cops caught the thief .

Note: Attempt to solve and transform the sentences at your own end before looking at the Answers.

Answers Active and Passive Voice Exercises - 1

1. The bowl was licked by the puppy .
2. The little girl was bitten by the insect .
3. Cricket was played by the boss .
4. French is taught by Mr. Shyam .
5. The sketch is drawn by Seema .
6. The hotel was revamped by them .
7. The course is being studied by students .
8. The cookies were baked on the weekend by Father .
9. Has the assignment been completed by you ?
10. The subject of design has been mastered by her .
11. The mouse was eaten by the kitty yesterday .
12. The door was opened by her .
13. The utensils are being washed by Shalu .
14. A new phone is being bought by Divya .
15. Party is being planned by Dia .
16. Sweets are being liked by everyone .
17. The jacket was thrown by Veena .
18. The books had been taken by Ram .
19. She was not scolded by me .
20. The thief was caught by the cops .

Active and Passive Voice Exercises - 2

In the below-mentioned sentences, identify whether the sentence is in Active Voice or Passive Voice. And also state the reason for the same.

1. Grill was painted by the painter .
2. My siblings gave me a surprise .
3. The snake has been taken to the hospital .
4. Someone has stolen my little purse .
5. Some kids are giggling .
6. This is 100% pure coconut oil .
7. The assignment will be completed by the afternoon .
8. She is buying a new phone .
9. The scooty has been analyzed and scanned .
10. The eclipse was seen for a long period .

Note: Attempt to solve and find the type of sentences at your own end before looking at the Answers.

Answers Active and Passive Voice Exercises - 2

1. Passive Voice, since here object is emphasized, and a preposition - 'by' - has to be added .
2. Active Voice, since it is direct and clear .
3. Passive Voice, since here object is emphasized .
4. Active Voice, since it is direct and straightforward .
5. Active Voice, since it is direct and clear .
6. Active Voice, since it is direct and straightforward .
7. Passive Voice, since here object is emphasized, and a preposition - 'by' - has to be added .
8. Active Voice, since it is direct and clear .
9. Passive Voice, since here object is emphasized .
10. Passive Voice, since here object is emphasized .

Active and Passive Voice Exercises - 3

In the below-mentioned sentences, change the passive voice of the sentences into an active voice.

1. The vouchers are usually given by her .
2. The tickets were confirmed by us .
3. The box was closed by her quickly .
4. The floors are wiped by him .
5. The article was edited by her .
6. The keychain was located by Diana .
7. His stamp collection was stolen by her .
8. The radio was switched off by them .
9. Coffee was ordered by him at 6 pm .
10. The town was vacated by the Wildlife Department .
11. Sheets were utilized by him .
12. The building was painted by Anny .
13. The post was published by Anita .
14. Sweets and candies are liked by kids .
15. Black bike is cleaned by him .

Note: Attempt to solve and transform the sentences at your own end before looking at the Answers.

Answers Active and Passive Voice Exercises - 3

1. She usually gives the vouchers .
2. We confirmed the tickets .
3. She closed the box quickly .
4. He wipes the floors .
5. She edited the article .
6. Diana located the keychain .
7. She stole his stamp collection .
8. They switched off the radio .
9. He ordered the coffee at 6 Pm .
10. The wildlife department vacated the town .
11. They utilized the sheets .
12. Anny painted the building .
13. Anita published the post .
14. Kids like sweets and candies .
15. He cleans the black bike .

Active and Passive Voice Exercises - 4

In the below-mentioned sentences, choose the appropriate option.

1. Dina did not kick him .
   1. He is not kicked by Dina .
   2. He has not kicked by Dina .
   3. He was not kicked by Dina .
2. She will never disremember this trip .
   1. This trip is not disremembered by her .
   2. This trip would never be disremembered by her .
   3. This trip will never be disremembered by her .
3. Kiku made a pie today .
   1. A pie made by Kiku today .
   2. A pie is made by Kiku today .
   3. A pie was made by Kiku today .
4. The kid annoyed the dog .
   1. The dog was annoyed by the kid .
   2. The dog had annoyed by the kid .
5. Did Danny do her work ?
   1. Was Danny done her work ?
   2. Was her work done by Danny ?
   3. Had her work done by Danny ?
6. The Cheetah was staring at the kid .
   1. The kid was stared by the Cheetah .
   2. The kid was being stared by the Cheetah .
   3. The kid had stared by the Cheetah .
7. Rina has published a magazine .
   1. A magazine has published by Rina .
   2. A magazine has been published by Rina .
   3. A magazine had published by Rina .
8. Rita has mastered her chapters .
   1. Her chapters has mastered by Rita .
   2. Her chapters have been mastered by Rita .
   3. Her chapters had been mastered by Rita .
9. Have you completed the thesis ?
   1. Has the thesis completed by you ?
   2. Has the thesis been completed by you ?
   3. Had the thesis been completed by you ?
10. The cops have arrested the burglar .
    1. The burglar has been arrested by the cops .
    2. The burglar was arrested by the cops .
    3. The burglar had been arrested by the cops .

Note: Attempt to find the correct and appropriate sentences at your own end before looking at the Answers.

Answers Active and Passive Voice Exercises - 4

1. He was not kicked by Dina .
2. This trip will never be disremembered by her .
3. A pie was made by Kiku today .
4. The dog was annoyed by the kid .
5. Was her work done by Danny ?
6. The kid was being stared by the Cheetah .
7. A magazine has been published by her .
8. Her chapters have been learned by Rita .
9. Has the thesis been completed by you ?
10. The burglar has been arrested by the cops .