Active-Passive Voice Swap Practice at Speed The active voice expresses the subject performing an action on the object . For example: Active: S...
The active voice expresses the subject performing an action on the object. For example:
Active: She cooked dinner last night.
The passive voice expresses the subject receiving the action on the object. For example:
Passive: Dinner was cooked last night by her.
In the active voice, the verb includes a form of to be, such as is, am, was, or were. In the passive voice, the verb includes a form of to be plus a past participle, such as was, were, or was.
Practicing the active-passive voice swap helps you switch the order of the sentence and focus on the verb form. This can be a little difficult at first, but with practice, it will become second nature.
Here are some examples of active and passive voice sentences:
Active:
The teacher presented the new curriculum to the students.
She read a fascinating book yesterday.
Passive:
The curriculum was presented by the teacher to the students.
The book was read by her yesterday.
Tips for Active-Passive Voice Swap:
Pay attention to the subject and object in the sentence.
Choose the form of to be that is appropriate for the verb.
Pay attention to the past participle or the gerund that is used in the passive voice.
Practice swapping the active and passive voice with different verbs