Welcome to this Active and Passive Voice Worksheet in English. In this worksheet, learners will practise changing sentences from active to passive voice, understand the rules of grammar, and use examples to improve writing and speaking skills. By completing this worksheet, you will be able to identify active and passive sentences and use them correctly in everyday English.
What are Active and Passive Voices?
Active Voice
In active voice, the subject performs the action. The sentence is direct and clear.
Structure:
Subject + Verb + Object
Example:
- The chef cooks the meal.
- She writes a letter.
Passive Voice
In passive voice, the object of the active sentence becomes the subject, and the action is done by someone.
Structure:
Object + to be Verb + Past Participle + by + Subject
Example:
- The meal is cooked by the chef.
- A letter is written by her.
Active and Passive Voice Worksheet
Fill in the Blanks
Fill in the blanks using the correct form of the verb in active or passive voice.
- The students _______ (complete) the project yesterday.
- A new bridge _______ (build) by the workers.
- She _______ (paint) the wall every morning.
- The letters _______ (send) by the postman last week.
- The manager _______ (announce) the results tomorrow.
- My mother _______ (cook) dinner every evening.
- The homework _______ (finish) by the children before school.
- The dog _______ (chase) by the cat.
- I _______ (see) the movie last night.
- The books _______ (arrange) on the shelf by the librarian.
Match the Columns/Choose the Correct Answer
A. Match the Active Sentences with Their Passive Forms:
| Active Voice | Passive Voice |
|---|---|
| 1. The chef cooks the meal. | A. The meal is cooked by the chef. |
| 2. The teacher explains the lesson. | B. The lesson is explained by the teacher. |
| 3. The children are playing football. | C. Football is being played by the children. |
| 4. He wrote a letter. | D. A letter was written by him. |
B. Choose the Correct Answer:
- The report _______ (is prepared / prepares) by the manager.
- The car _______ (was repaired / repaired) by the mechanic yesterday.
- English _______ (is taught / teaches) in many schools.
- The cake _______ (was baked / baked) by my sister.
- The story _______ (is written / writes) by the famous author.
Rewrite / Change / Identify
- Rewrite the sentence in passive voice:
- The gardener waters the plants.
- Rewrite the sentence in active voice:
- A letter is being written by Anna.
- Identify whether the sentence is active or passive:
- The homework was completed by the students.
- Change into passive voice:
- They will deliver the packages tomorrow.
- Change into active voice:
- The song was sung by the choir.
- Identify the voice:
- She is reading a book.
- Rewrite in passive voice:
- My father repaired the car.
- Rewrite in active voice:
- The lesson is explained by the teacher.
- Identify the voice:
- The match will be won by our team.
- Rewrite in passive voice:
- The children made a card for their teacher.
Answer Key
Activity 1 – Fill in the Blanks
- completed
- is built
- paints
- were sent
- will announce
- cooks
- was finished
- was chased
- saw
- are arranged
Activity 2 – Match / Choose the Correct Answer
Match:
1 – A, 2 – B, 3 – C, 4 – D
Choose the Correct Answer:
- is prepared
- was repaired
- is taught
- was baked
- is written
Activity 3 – Rewrite / Change / Identify
- The plants are watered by the gardener.
- Anna is writing a letter.
- Passive
- The packages will be delivered tomorrow.
- The choir sang the song.
- Active
- The car was repaired by my father.
- The teacher explains the lesson.
- Passive
- A card was made by the children for their teacher.
By completing this Active and Passive Voice Worksheet in English, learners have practised identifying, rewriting, and using both active and passive sentences correctly. The activities help improve grammar skills, sentence structure, and writing clarity. Regular practice with examples and exercises will make understanding and using active and passive voice easy and natural in everyday English.
This worksheet is a useful tool for students and English learners to build confidence in grammar and enhance their writing and communication skills.
Active and Passive Voice Worksheet PDF
Active and Passive Voice Worksheet