Active - Passive Voice worksheet

Understanding Voice in English shows whether the subject acts (active) or receives the action (passive).

Active Voice: Subject performs the action.

      Example: The dog chased the cat.

Passive Voice: Subject receives the action.

        Example: The cat was chased by the dog.

Exercise 1: Identify the Voice

     

 read each sentence and write if it is in "Active" or "Passive" voice.

1. The gardener waters the plants regularly.
2. The ball was caught by Raj.
3. A funny story was told by my friend.
4. She is reading a book.
5. A cake was made by Mother.

Exercise 2: Convert Active to Passive Voice

     

 Change the following sentences from active to passive  voice.

1. The dog chased the cat.
2. Ram played hockey.
3. Miss Mary teaches us English.
4. Rita will take a photograph.
5. The hunter shot the deer.
6. Children like sweets.
7. Sam had taken the medicines.
8. The cat ate the fish.
9. Who taught you this poem?
10. Raj caught the ball.

Exercise 3: Convert Passive to Active Voice

        

Change the following sentences from passive to active  voice.

1. The book is being read by Mary.
2. The lucky draw will be won by him.
3. The guitar was played by Lisa.
4. The job will be finished by me by the end of this week.
5. The spider was killed by the boy.
6. The flight was delayed by bad weather.
7. The car is repaired by him when it’s broken.
8. A delicious meal was cooked by the chef.

Exercise 4: Mixed Voice Practice

A. Change these interrogative active sentences to passive voice:

1. Are you writing a letter?
2. Did you post the letter?
3. Who broke the window?
4. Have you finished your job?

B. Change these imperative sentences to passive:

1. Help him.
2. Close the door.
3. Do the homework.

Answer Key.   Active -Passive

Exercise 2

1. The cat was chased by the dog.
2. Hockey was played by Ram.
3. English is taught to us by Miss Mary.
4. A photograph will be taken by Rita.
5. The deer was shot by the hunter.Sweets are liked by children.
6. The medicines had been taken by Sam.
7. The fish was eaten by the cat.
8. By whom were you taught this poem?
9. The ball was caught by Raj.

Exercise 3

1. Mary is reading the book.
2. He will win the lucky draw.
3. Lisa played the guitar.
4. I will finish the job by the end of this week.
5. The boy killed the spider.
6. Bad weather delayed the flight.
7. He repairs the car when it’s broken.
8. The chef cooked a delicious meal.

Exercise 4

A.

1. Is a letter being written by you?
2. Was the letter posted by you?
3. By whom was the window broken?
4. Has your job been finished by you?

B.

1. Let him be helped.
2. Let the door be closed.
3. Let the homework be done.

Here are the sentences changed from active voice to passive voice:

1. Active: The dog chased the cat.
   Passive: The cat was chased by the dog.

2. Active: The dog bit the boy.
   Passive: The boy was bitten by the dog.

3. Active: The peon rang the bell.
   Passive: The bell was rung by the peon.

4. Active: Ram played hockey.
   Passive: Hockey was played by Ram.

5. Active: Miss Mary teaches us English.
   Passive: English is taught to us by Miss Mary.

6. Active: Raj caught the ball.
   Passive: The ball was caught by Raj.

7. Active: Children like sweets.
   Passive: Sweets are liked by children.

8. Active: Rita will take a photograph.
   Passive: A photograph will be taken by Rita.

9. Active: Who taught you this poem?
   Passive: By whom were you taught this poem?

10. Active: The police arrested the smuggler.
    Passive: The smuggler was arrested by the police.

11. Active: Shiva was flying a kite.
    Passive: A kite was being flown by Shiva.

12. Active: The hunter shot the deer.
    Passive: The deer was shot by the hunter.

13. Active: The lion attacked the zebra.
    Passive: The zebra was attacked by the lion.

14. Active: Virat threw the ball.
    Passive: The ball was thrown by Virat.

15. Active: Everyone loves Zara.
    Passive: Zara is loved by everyone.

16. Active: My sister has drawn this portrait.
    Passive: This portrait has been drawn by my sister.

17. Active: The people were helping the wounded woman.
    Passive: The wounded woman was being helped by the people.

18. Active: Sam had taken the medicines.
    Passive: The medicines had been taken by Sam.

19. Active: The player is taking extra time.
    Passive: Extra time is being taken by the player.

20. Active: The cat ate the fish.
    Passive: The fish was eaten by the cat.

Passive Voice Worksheet

Rewrite these sentences in the passive voice.

1. People will follow the leader in the years to come.
2. How will they cross the desert in this hot summer?
3. When will she throw a party for her friends?
4. The loud music will disturb my neighbour.
5. I will borrow your pen later.

Answer Key

1. The leader will be followed by people in the years to come.
2. How will the desert be crossed by them in this hot summer?
3. When will a party be thrown for her friends by her?
4. My neighbour will be disturbed by the loud music.
5. Your pen will be borrowed by me later.

Here is a comprehensive worksheet for Active and Passive Voice, featuring various question structures to help students practice and master conversions.

( This worksheet covers statements, questions, imperatives, modals, future, and perfect tenses.)

Active and Passive Voice Structures Worksheet

Part A: Change the following statements to passive voice.

1. The teacher explains the lesson.
2. The scientist discovered a cure for the disease.
3. The gardener waters the plants daily.
4. The police will arrest the suspect soon.
5. She has completed the assignment. 

Part B: Change the following passive sentences back to active voice.

1. The homework was submitted by Rahul.
2. The cake has been eaten by the children.
3. The road is cleaned by the workers every morning.
4. The conference will be attended by many experts.
5. The books are being read by the students.

Part C: Change the following questions to passive voice.

1. Did you prepare the report?
2. Has he sent the invitation?
3. Will they watch the movie tonight?
4. Who broke the window?
5. Is the chef cooking the meal?

Part D: Convert the following imperatives to passive voice.

1. Open the door.
2. Finish the work soon.
3. Please write your name here.
4. Do not tease the animals.
5. Observe silence in the library.

Part E: Change the following sentences with modals to passive voice.

1. You should check your answers.
2. She can solve this puzzle easily.
3. We must complete the project by tomorrow.
4. They might close the shop early.
5. One could hear the music from far away.

Part F: Future perfect and continuous tense - Change to passive voice.

1. She will have submitted the application by evening.
2. The team will be building the bridge next month.
3. He will have finished the painting before noon.
4. The company will be launching a new product soon.
5. The committee will have announced the results.

(Instructions -where possible, include "by + agent" in the passive. If the agent (doer) is not known or not important, it may be omitted.)

Always use the correct form:Passive: Object + form of ‘be’ + past participle (+ by agent)

Examples:

"The lesson is explained by the teacher."

"The report was prepared by you."

"The door should be opened."

More questions 

Active and Passive Voice Worksheet

Section A: Change to Passive Voice

1. The teacher reads a story.
2. The mechanic repaired the car.
3. The students will complete the project.
4. She has won the prize.
5. The chef is cooking dinner.

Section B: Change the Passive Sentences to Active Voice

1. The homework was finished by Ravi.
2. The letter has been posted by Sita.
3. The building will be cleaned by workers.
4. The books are being sold by the shopkeeper.
5. The drawing is made by Amit.

Section C: Interrogative (Questions) – Change to Passive

1. Did you make the arrangements?
2. Has she found her lost wallet?
3. Will they organize the event?
4. Who will write the essay?
5. Are they painting the house?

Section D: Imperatives – Change to Passive

1. Wash your hands.
2. Do not disturb the animals.
3. Please answer the question.
4. Drink water daily.
5. Call the doctor quickly.

Section E: Modals – Change to Passive

1. You should follow the rules.
2. She can solve this riddle.
3. We must pay the bill.
4. He might visit the museum.
5. Teachers could see the changes.

Section F: Future/Perfect/Continuous – Change to Passive

1. He will have completed his homework.
2. The government will be building a new bridge.
3. The team has won the match.
4. They are planting trees in the park.
5. She had sent the message.

Sample Answer Key

Section A: Passive Voice

1. A story is read by the teacher.
2. The car was repaired by the mechanic.
3. The project will be completed by the students.
4. The prize has been won by her.
5. Dinner is being cooked by the chef.

Section B: Active Voice

1. Ravi finished the homework.
2. Sita has posted the letter.
3. Workers will clean the building.
4. The shopkeeper is selling the books.
5. Amit makes the drawing.

Section C: Passive Interrogative

1. Were the arrangements made by you?
2. Has her lost wallet been found by her?
3. Will the event be organized by them?
4. By whom will the essay be written?
5. Is the house being painted by them?

Section D: Passive Imperatives

1. Let your hands be washed.
2. Let the animals not be disturbed.
3. Let the question be answered, please.
4. Let water be drunk daily.
5. Let the doctor be called quickly.

Section E: Modals Passive

1. The rules should be followed.
2. This riddle can be solved by her.
3. The bill must be paid.
4. The museum might be visited by him.
5. The changes could be seen by teachers.

Section F: Passive Tenses

1. His homework will have been completed by him.
2. A new bridge will be being built by the government.
3. The match has been won by the team.
4. Trees are being planted in the park by them.
5. The message had been sent by her.

Advanced Active to Passive Voice Exercises

1. Active: By the time the committee convened, the professor had already submitted the final report.
   Passive: ______________________________________

2. Active: The research team will have completed the data analysis before the conference begins.
   Passive: ______________________________________

3. Active: The scientist explained the complex theory to the graduate students during the lecture.
   Passive: ______________________________________

4. Active: The manager had addressed all the concerns raised by the team before the presentation.
   Passive: ______________________________________

5. Active: They are designing a new curriculum for the international students next semester.
   Passive: ______________________________________

6. Active: The university will announce the results of the competitive exams next week.
   Passive: ______________________________________

7. Active: The Nobel Prize in Chemistry was awarded to two researchers for their groundbreaking discovery.
   Passive: ______________________________________

8. Active: The team of researchers is conducting an extensive study on climate change.
   Passive: ______________________________________

9. Active: The administration had already implemented the new policy before the board meeting.
   Passive: ______________________________________

10. Active: They are developing new software to improve the efficiency of the online platform.
    Passive: ______________________________________

11. Active: The professors have reviewed and updated the course syllabus for the upcoming semester.
    Passive: ______________________________________

12. Active: The researchers discovered a new species of bird during their expedition in the Amazon rainforest.
    Passive: ______________________________________

13. Active: By the end of the semester, the students will have completed all their assignments and presentations.
    Passive: ______________________________________

14. Active: The author will publish the second edition of the textbook in the coming year.
    Passive: ______________________________________

15. Active: The committee is reviewing the proposals submitted by the applicants.
    Passive: ______________________________________

16. Active: The scholars had published their findings in an academic journal before they presented at the conference.
    Passive: ______________________________________

17. Active: The university president will deliver the opening speech at the graduation ceremony.
    Passive: ______________________________________

18. Active: The government is planning to introduce a new regulation on renewable energy production.
    Passive: ______________________________________

19. Active: The artist had already completed the mural before the gallery opening.
    Passive: ______________________________________

20. Active: The students were conducting surveys as part of their final year research project.
    Passive: ______________________________________

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Answers (for your reference):

1. Passive: By the time the committee convened, the final report had already been submitted by the professor.

2. Passive: The data analysis will have been completed by the research team before the conference begins.

3. Passive: The complex theory was explained to the graduate students by the scientist during the lecture.

4. Passive: All the concerns raised by the team had been addressed by the manager before the presentation.

5. Passive: A new curriculum is being designed for the international students next semester.

6. Passive: The results of the competitive exams will be announced by the university next week.

7. Passive: Two researchers were awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for their groundbreaking discovery.

8. Passive: An extensive study on climate change is being conducted by the team of researchers.

9. Passive: The new policy had already been implemented by the administration before the board meeting.

10. Passive: New software is being developed to improve the efficiency of the online platform.

11. Passive: The course syllabus has been reviewed and updated by the professors for the upcoming semester.

12. Passive: A new species of bird was discovered by the researchers during their expedition in the Amazon rainforest.

13. Passive: By the end of the semester, all the assignments and presentations will have been completed by the students.

14. Passive: The second edition of the textbook will be published by the author in the coming year.

15. Passive: The proposals submitted by the applicants are being reviewed by the committee.

16. Passive: The findings had been published by the scholars in an academic journal before they presented at the conference.

17. Passive: The opening speech will be delivered by the university president at the graduation ceremony.

18. Passive: A new regulation on renewable energy production is being planned to be introduced by the government.

19. Passive: The mural had already been completed by the artist before the gallery opening.

20. Passive: Surveys were being conducted by the students as part of their final year research project.

ACTIVE & PASSIVE VOICE Practice Questions 

A1. Change into Passive Voice

1. The teacher explained the lesson.
2. Riya is writing a letter.
3. They will complete the project tomorrow.
4. The chef cooked a delicious meal.
5. Someone has stolen my bicycle.
6. The police arrested the thief.
7. The students are cleaning the classroom.
8. She had finished the homework.
9. The gardener waters the plants daily.
10. The principal will announce the results.

A2. Change into Active Voice

1. The match was won by our team.
2. The cake is being baked by Mother.
3. The work has been completed by them.
4. The letter was written by Anu.
5. The room will be decorated by the children.
6. The windows were broken by the storm.
7. The prize was given to her by the teacher.
8. The car is repaired by the mechanic.

 

ACTIVE & PASSIVE VOICE – ANSWERS

A1. Change into Passive Voice

• Rule Reminder:
• Object → becomes Subject
• Use correct form of be + V³ (past participle)

1.The teacher explained the lesson.

    Ans:  The lesson was explained by the teacher.

        (Explained = past → use was + V³)

2.Riya is writing a letter.

    Ans: A letter is being written by Riya.

        (Present continuous → is being + V³)

3.They will complete the project tomorrow.

    Ans: The project will be completed tomorrow.

        (Future → will be + V³)

4.The chef cooked a delicious meal.

    Ans: A delicious meal was cooked by the chef.

        (Cooked = past → use was + V³)

5. Someone has stolen my bicycle.

Ans: My bicycle has been stolen.

        (Present perfect → has been + V³)

6.The police arrested the thief.

    Ans: The thief was arrested by the police.

        (arrested = past → use was + V³)

7.The students are cleaning the classroom.

     Ans:The classroom is being cleaned by the students.

        (Present continuous → is being + V³)

8.She had finished the homework.

    Ans: The homework had been finished by her.

        (Past perfect → had been + V³)

9.The gardener waters the plants daily.

    Ans: The plants are watered daily by the gardener.

        (Simple present → am/is/are + V³)

10.The principal will announce the results.

    Ans: The results will be announced by the principal.

        (Future → will be + V³)

A2. Change into Active Voice

• Rule: Find “by + doer” and make it subject.

1.The match was won by our team.

    Ans: Our team won the match.

2.The cake is being baked by Mother.

    Ans: Mother is baking the cake.

3.The work has been completed by them.

    Ans: They have completed the work.

4.The letter was written by Anu.

    Ans: Anu wrote the letter.

5.The room will be decorated by the children.

    Ans:The children will decorate the room.

6.The windows were broken by the storm.

    Ans: The storm broke the windows.

7.The prize was given to her by the teacher.

     Ans:The teacher gave her the prize.

8.The car is repaired by the mechanic.

    Ans: The mechanic repairs the car.

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