Using Active Voice vs.

Passive Voice in Writing

1. The dishes were washed by Jane.

2. My computer was read by Miss Jones.

3. Ruth washed and ironed her blouse.

4. Eleanor loves the Rolling Stones.

5. The officer did nothing about the accident.

6. John won the first-place tennis trophy.

7. Nancy baked and frosted the cake.

8. Jill lost the election.

9. Jean played tennis all morning.

10. My books were returned before class.

11. My window was broken by the storm.

12. Miniature elephants were collected by my sister.

13. Nothing was accomplished by crying.

14. This man has been stabbed.

15. The janitor fixed the classroom door.

16. Mr. Smith took a photograph of me.

17. All the students passed the algebra test.

18. Our basketball team lost twenty percent of its games.

19. The contractor renovated our kitchen.

20. The zookeeper loves the animals.

a. Someone is helping her with the housework.

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b. The mail-order company sent Mrs Green a parcel.

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d. The secretary has given Mrs Jones some letters.

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e. The traffic warden had already given him a ticket for illegal parking.

g. Her students have sent her flowers.

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h. He must give the message to the right person.

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i. We teach our students English and French.

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6. Someone should take this rubbish away.

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7. Theyll ask you a lot of questions.

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23. Brian told me that somebody had attacked and robbed him in the street.

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24. You should open the wine about three hours before you use it.

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25. Somebody had cleaned my shoes and brushed my suit.

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26. We use this room only on special occasions.

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27. Shut the door.

28. Obey your parents.

29. May I take your book?

30. The headmaster agreed to my proposal.

31. I did not receive your telegram.

32. Promise should be kept.

33. They named their son Anurag.

34. He was questioned by the niece.