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Active and Passive Voice Exercises with Answers

Here you will find exercises on Active and Passive Voice with different approaches. Practice these Active and Passive Voice exercises to learn how to change sentences between active and passive voice and improve your grammar skills.

Exercise 1 – Convert Active Voice to Passive Voice

Convert the following active sentences into passive voice.

1. The teacher explains the lesson every day.
2. They built a new bridge last year.
3. She will complete the project next week.
4. The chef is preparing a delicious meal.
5. We watched an interesting movie last night.
6. The company has launched a new product.
7. The gardener waters the plants every morning.
8. The government will announce new policies soon.
9. The artist painted a beautiful portrait.
10. The doctor is examining the patient.

Answers for Exercise 1

1. The lesson is explained by the teacher every day.
2. A new bridge was built last year.
3. The project will be completed next week.
4. A delicious meal is being prepared by the chef.
5. An interesting movie was watched last night.
6. A new product has been launched by the company.
7. The plants are watered every morning by the gardener.
8. New policies will be announced soon by the government.
9. A beautiful portrait was painted by the artist.
10. The patient is being examined by the doctor.

Exercise 2 – Convert Passive Voice to Active Voice

Rewrite the following passive sentences in active voice.

1. The book was written by J.K. Rowling.
2. The mail is delivered by the postman every morning.
3. A new shopping mall will be opened next year.
4. The documents have been signed by the manager.
5. The road was repaired by the workers last month.
6. The cake is being decorated by the baker.
7. The invitations were sent by Sarah.
8. A new law will be passed by the parliament.
9. The problem was solved by the engineer.
10. The room is being cleaned by the staff.

Answers for Exercise 2

1. J.K. Rowling wrote the book.
2. The postman delivers the mail every morning.
3. They will open a new shopping mall next year.
4. The manager has signed the documents.
5. The workers repaired the road last month.
6. The baker is decorating the cake.
7. Sarah sent the invitations.
8. The parliament will pass a new law.
9. The engineer solved the problem.
10. The staff is cleaning the room.

Exercise 3 - Identify Active or Passive Voice

Identify whether the given sentence is in active or passive voice.

1. The thieves were caught by the police.
2. She writes a novel every year.
3. The glass was broken by the naughty boy.
4. We will discuss the matter tomorrow.
5. The homework was completed by the students.
6. They have organized a charity event.
7. A cake was baked by my grandmother.
8. The package will be delivered by noon.
9. The teacher scolded the students.
10. The streets are cleaned daily.

Answers for Exercise 3

1. Passive
2. Active
3. Passive
4. Active
5. Passive
6. Active
7. Passive
8. Passive
9. Active
10. Passive

Exercise 4 – Change the Voice of Interrogative Sentences

Rewrite the given interrogative sentences in the opposite voice.

1. Did they complete the assignment?
2. Is she writing a new book?
3. When will they announce the results?
4. Has he repaired the car?
5. Who wrote this amazing novel?
6. Was the parcel delivered on time?
7. Why did they reject the proposal?
8. Have they invited the guests?
9. When was the decision made?
10. Will she finish the work by tomorrow?

Answers for Exercise 4

1. Was the assignment completed by them?
2. Is a new book being written by her?
3. When will the results be announced by them?
4. Has the car been repaired by him?
5. By whom was this amazing novel written?
6. Was the parcel delivered on time?
7. Why was the proposal rejected by them?
8. Have the guests been invited by them?
9. When was the decision made?
10. Will the work be finished by her by tomorrow?

Exercise 5 – Fill in the Blanks with Correct Active or Passive Forms

Complete the sentences with the appropriate active or passive voice form.

1. The letter ______ (send) by the manager yesterday.
2. A new stadium ______ (build) in our city next year.
3. They ______ (complete) the project last week.
4. The cake ______ (decorate) beautifully by the chef.
5. The meeting ______ (cancel) due to heavy rain.
6. She ______ (write) a report at the moment.
7. The orders ______ (deliver) by the courier service.
8. The guests ______ (welcome) warmly by the host.
9. The students ______ (submit) their assignments yesterday.
10. The bridge ______ (damage) during the storm.

Answers for Exercise 5

1. The letter was sent by the manager yesterday.
2. A new stadium will be built in our city next year.
3. They completed the project last week.
4. The cake was decorated beautifully by the chef.
5. The meeting was canceled due to heavy rain.
6. She is writing a report at the moment.
7. The orders were delivered by the courier service.
8. The guests were welcomed warmly by the host.
9. The students submitted their assignments yesterday.
10. The bridge was damaged during the storm.