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English 7 q1w4
English 7 q1w4
OUTCOME-BASED EDUCATION
GRADE
ENGLISH
7
I
LEARNING QUARTER
MODULE WEEK 4
QUARTER I
WEEK 4
Development Team
Writer: Jesamin A. Bartolome Klien Zyrus P. de Jesus
Avelene S. De la Cruz
Editor: Cindy A. Lucagan Angela A. Garganta
Reviewer: Adelyn C. Domingo
Illustrator: Janet C. Rivera
Lay-out Artist: Roger C. Vea
Management Team: Vilma D. Eda Joye D. Madalipay
Lourdes B. Arucan Juanito V. Labao
Regina Genelin C. Nagtalon Adelyn C. Domingo
Your Journey
You have just gone this far in your learning journey. And now, you continually equip
yourself with the knowledge, values, and skills in your English class. In the previous lessons,
you were reminded of the rich culture of the past by reading folk literary pieces, specifically
our local proverbs. Also, you were exposed to the different genres of viewing which help you
classify and enjoy more the various literary pieces you have grown fond of not only reading
but also watching.
This lesson prepares you to internalize and intensify the essence of speaking and
writing by using sentences in their active and passive voice. In this manner, you can better
express your ideas about the literary pieces you are reading or the materials you are viewing.
What I Know
Pre-test. Before exploring this material, answer the following items and see if you have
background knowledge about the topics we shall be discussing.
Directions: Read the sentences carefully and tell whether the sentence is in the active or
passive voice. Write A, if it is Active and P, if it is passive. Write your answers on a separate
sheet of paper.
Congratulations! You successfully gave the right answers to the pretest. If you want to
remember them, you may go back and read them over a few times. Now, you are ready to try
some activities to make this module work well for you.
Lesson
Active and Passive Voice
1
What’s In
A lot has been happening around you. It pays to be aware of what is going on in our
surroundings. The sentences below talk about issues that our world is facing. Read them and
do the tasks you are asked to perform.
Activity 2. Directions: Read the following sentences carefully. Copy them on your paper, then,
underline once the subject and twice its verb.
2. Two dead bodies were recovered from a burned house in Cagayan de Oro.
What’s New
Activity 3. Directions: In this activity, you have to analyze first the structure of the sentences
in Activity 2. Then, answer the following questions briefly. Write your answers on a separate
sheet of paper.
1. Which sentences have subjects performing the action expressed in the verb?
2. Which sentences have subjects performing as the receiver of the action expressed in
the verb?
3. How do the answers in number 1 differ from the answers in number 2? What do you
call these changes?
You did a good job! You were able to finish the given tasks. Today, you are going to
discover the voices of verbs. Read on and discover more!
Read the following important information about the voices of verb and the rules in
transforming sentences to be able to accomplish the tasks in this module.
VOICE OF VERB
Active Voice
When the subject does or “acts upon” the verb, the sentence is said to be in the active
voice. These examples show that the subject is doing the verb’s actions.
▪ The old father (subject) gives (verb) the money to the boy.
▪ Carlos Bulosan (subject) revealed (verb) the reality about social discrimination in the
text.
▪ The rich man (subject) accused (verb) the poor family of stealing the spirit of his
family’s food.
▪ The judge (subject) pounded (verb) the gavel.
▪ My brothers (subject) threw (verb) a small change in a straw hat.
Passive Voice
When the subject receives the action of the verb, the sentence is said to be in the passive
voice. These examples show how the subject-verb relationship has changed.
▪ The reality about social discrimination was revealed by Carlos Bulosan in the text.
(active verb- revealed; passive verb- was reveraled)
▪ The poor family was accused by the rich man for stealing the spirit of his family’s
food.
(active verb - revealed); (passive verb - was revealed)
***Because the subject is being “acted upon” (or is passive), such sentences are said2017)
(Education to be
in the passive voice.
Most of the sentences in English are active sentences because of the following
reasons:
2. They have energy and directness. Both of which will keep your reader turning the
pages!
However, in some cases, it can be useful to use the passive voice. You might use it
in the following cases:
(Really-Learn-English 2010)
3. When talking about a general truth:
The sodium hydroxide was dissolved in water. This solution was then titrated
with hydrochloric acid (Corson and Smollett n.d.).
Past tense
• Active voice: She walked my dog home.
• Passive voice: My dog was walked home by her.
Future tense
• Active voice: Sheena will do the craft work.
• Passive voice: The craft work will be done by Sheena.
5. Sometimes you may completely omit the subject from the passive voice if the idea you
are trying to convey is clear. You just have to take a judgment call for that.
For example:
• Active voice: Distance is measured in kilometers.
• Passive voice: Kilometres is a measurement unit for distance.
6. Words like “with” or “to” are also used in passive voice. You may recall that we use “by”
quite frequently in an active voice to passive voice conversion.
• Active voice: Love fills my heart.
• Passive voice: My heart is filled with love.
(Transformation of Sentences, Active and Passive Voice n.d.)
Note: Not all sentences can be transformed into passive voice. There are sentences
which use verbs that do not require direct objects to complete their meaning, hence, they
cannot be transformed into passive voice.
For example:
She belongs to the Grade 7 class.
They are getting along well.
I’m sure you got loads of information regarding the voice of verbs. If not, you can still
reread the notes to master them. Now, with this important information, you can ace the
succeeding tasks. Good luck!
Activity 4. Directions: Look at the following pictures. Construct two sentences about each
picture. The first sentence should be in the active voice, while the second sentence should
be its passive voice transformation. Use a separate sheet of paper for your answers.
1. Active: _______________________________
Passive: ______________________________
2. Active: _______________________________
Passive: ______________________________
3. Active: _______________________________
Passive: ______________________________
4. Active: _______________________________
Passive: ______________________________
Activity 5. Directions: Read the sentences below and classify them as to the voice of the verb
used. Copy the table below on a separate sheet of paper. Write your answers in the
appropriate column.
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6. The poor but deserving students request financial assistance from the foundation.
_______________________________________________________
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Activity 7. Directions: For your final task, look for a picture together with your family or with
your friend/s. Paste it on a sheet of paper, then, write five sentences below the picture as a
caption. You may share insights about them, or even talk about that memorable moment when
that picture with them was captured if you find that exciting to share. Remember to use
sentences in the active and passive voice.
Activity 8.
Directions: Study the following items and give what is needed. Use a separate sheet of paper
for your answers. A sentence has been given in active or passive voice. Out of the four
alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in passive or
active voice. Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper.
Activity 9. This is an activity that allows you to create your sentences using the active and
passive voice of the verb. Use the verb given in each item in a sentence. The verb may be
used in the active or passive voice and may change tense, depending on your choice. The
first item has been done for you. Use a separate sheet of paper for your answers.
1. create -
2. form
3. develop
4. convince
5. attack
6. fight
Well done! You have accomplished all the tasks found in this module. I hope you
enjoyed doing all of them. See you around!
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