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Voice - Exercise 1

The document provides examples for changing sentences from passive voice to active voice. It gives directions to change 6 sentences from passive to active voice and identifies the tense of each active voice sentence. It then provides a comprehension check asking the reader to rewrite 5 sentences from passive to active voice and identify the tense of each.

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517 views14 pages

Voice - Exercise 1

The document provides examples for changing sentences from passive voice to active voice. It gives directions to change 6 sentences from passive to active voice and identifies the tense of each active voice sentence. It then provides a comprehension check asking the reader to rewrite 5 sentences from passive to active voice and identify the tense of each.

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Let’s Practice

Directions: Change the sentences below to the


active voice.

1. The statue is being visited by hundreds of


tourists every year.

- Hundreds of tourists are visiting the statue


every year.
- Every year, hundreds of tourists are visiting
the statue.

present continuous
Let’s Practice
Directions: Change the sentences below to the
active voice.

2. My books were stolen by someone


yesterday.

- Someone stole my books yesterday.

- Yesterday, someone stole my books.

simple past
Let’s Practice
Directions: Change the sentences below to the
active voice.

3. These books had been left in the classroom


by a careless student.

- A careless student had left these books in


the classroom.

past perfect
Let’s Practice
Directions: Change the sentences below to the
active voice.

4. Coffee is raised in many parts of Hawaii by


plantation workers.

- Plantation workers raise coffee in many


parts of Hawaii.

simple present
Let’s Practice past perfect
Directions: Change the sentences below to the
active voice.

5. The house had been broken into by


someone while the owners were on
vacation.
- Someone had broken into the house while
the owners were on vacation.

- While the owners were on vacation


someone had broken into the house.
Let’s Practice
Directions: Change the sentences below to the
active voice.

6. The new car will be driven by Leroy at 4:00


in the afternoon.

- Leroy will drive the new car at 4:00 in the


afternoon.

simple future (will)


Let’s Practice
Directions: Change the sentences below to the
active voice.

7. The golden wedding anniversary


is going to be celebrated by the couple
tonight.

- The couple are going to celebrate their


golden wedding anniversary tonight.

simple future (be going to)


Comprehension Check
Prepare ½ crosswise of your intermediate
paper.
Write your name, grade & section, and
the date today.
Be guided by the direction in the next
activity.
Rewrite the sentences from passive voice to
active voice. Then write the tense of the verb
for each number. (10points)
1.The incandescent lamp was invented by
Thomas Alva Edison.
2.English is spoken by many Filipinos around
the globe.
3.The case is being investigated by the
police officers.
4. A traumatic incident had been
experienced by Vhong Navarro.
5.The package will be delivered by Ben.
Answer
1.Thomas Alva Edison invented the
incandescent lamp. simple past
2.Many Filipinos speak English around the
globe. simple present
3.The police officers are investigating the
case. present continuous
4. Vhong Navarro had experienced a
traumatic incident. past perfect
5.Ben will deliver the package.
simple future

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