ACTIVE/PASSIVE VOICE GRAMMAR EXERCISE

A. Highlight, in yellow, the answer labelled A. B, C or D to correctly identify the tense

of the sentence.

1. The old vessel was being towed into harbour.

A) Past perfect
B) Past continuous
C) Present perfect progressive
D) Simple past

2. I'm being watched.

A) Going to – future
B) Past continuous
C) Present continuous
D) Will – future

3. A song is going to be sung.

A) Going to – future
B) Past continuous
C) Present continuous
D) Will - future

4. My car was broken into yesterday.

A) Conditional
B) Past perfect
C) Present perfect
D) Simple past

5. The president will be elected.

A) Conditional
B) Present continuous
C) Simple present
D) Will - future
(5 marks)

B. Change the sentences from active voice to passive voice.

1. He teaches English. English is taught by him.

2. He was writing a book. A book was being written by him.

3. Who wrote this letter? This letter was written by whom?

4. He wore a blue shirt. A blue shirt was worn by him.

5. May God bless you with happiness! May you be blessed by God with happiness!

6. Jack has installed a new computer software. A new computer software has been installed by
Jack.

7. Somebody had stolen my purse. My purse had been stolen by somebody.

(7 marks)

C. Change the sentences from passive voice to active voice.

1. The mountains were covered with snow.

2. She must be written to.

3. The job has been finished by me.

4. He had been arrested.

5. Sue was told by Rick to give up smoking.

6. A house is being built by Mr. Johnson.

7. What information was given to you by him?

(7 marks)

D. Rewrite the following sentences in another voice.

1. They recognize me for what I have done.

2. Women are still denied the right to vote in some countries.

3. Joan will inform Susie about it later.

4. Someone has cleaned the windows.

5. A dangerous dog attacked her.

6. The descriptive essay is being written by Amy.

(6 marks)