TASK 1: READ AND REVIEW

Read the following sentences. Identify the

subject, verb and direct object in each
sentence.
1. The chef adds a teaspoon of chilli pepper.
2. The children sing a happy song.
3. Bea summarized speech of the guest.
4. We will donate boxes of canned goods.
TASK 2: READ AND ANALYZE
Read the following sentences.
1. The fierce lioness attacks the zebra.
2. A new park is opened by the local council.
3. The rangers took all necessary precautions.
4. We will send our proposal next week.
5. The puzzle will be solved by Antonio.
Which sentences have subjects as doer of the action (verb)?
Which sentences have subjects as receiver of the action (verb)?
Analysis:
1. What did you notice about the subject and
verb in the active voice in different tenses?
passive voice?
2. How will you know if the sentence is in the
active voice? passive voice?
3. When do we use the ―by phrase?