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ENGLISH
Quarter 1- Module 3
Use the passive and active voice
meaningfully in varied contexts
English – Grade 7
Alternative Delivery Mode
Quarter 1 – Module 3: Use the passive and active voice meaningfully in
varied contexts
Code: EN7VG-III-c-2, EN7G-III-d-2
First Edition, 2020

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ENGLISH
Quarter 1- Module 3
Use passive and active voice
meaningfully in varied contexts

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Introductory Message
Welcome to the English Grade 7 Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM)
Module on the meaningful use of passive and active voice in
varied contexts.
This module was collaboratively designed, developed and
reviewed by educators both from public and private institutions
to assist you, the teacher or facilitator in helping the learners
meet the standards set by the K to 12 Curriculum while
overcoming their personal, social, and economic constraints in
schooling.
This learning resource hopes to engage the learners into guided
and independent learning activities at their own pace and time.
Furthermore, this also aims to help learners acquire the needed
21st century skills while taking into consideration their needs
and circumstances.

FLAVIA B. TADIJE

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 Module 3– Use of passive and
active voice meaningfully in
varied contexts

What I Need to Know

This module was crafted and written with you in mind. It is here
to help you master the use of active and passive voice
meaningfully in varied contexts. The scope of this module permits
it to be used in many different learning situations. The language
used recognizes the diverse abilities of students to learn
concepts. The lessons are arranged in line with the standards of
the course. But the order in which you read them can be changed
to correspond with the textbook you are now using.

The module is divided into two major objectives, namely:

 1 – Identifying passive and active voice
 2 – Changing active voice to passive voice and vice versa

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. Identify the subject, main verb and object of a sentence;
2. Distinguish between an active voice and a passive voice;
3. Change a sentence in the active voice to passive voice;
4. Change a sentence in the passive voice to active voice; and
5. Construct a simple paragraph using active and passive voice.
Instructions
1. Do not write anything in this module. All answers will be written in your
notebook or separate paper.
2. Read each item carefully. Expect that all instructions provided are simple and easy
to follow.
3. After answering each activity, refer to the self-check page at the back part of the
module to find out your progress of learning.
4. You may now start your journey. Enjoy!

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 Identify active and
1 passive voice
This lesson was designed and written with you in mind. It is here
to help you identify active and passive voice EN7VG-III-c-2, EN7G-III-
d-2.

What I Know

This part of the module will assess what you know and what you
need to know about the lesson.

Pre-Assessment
Directions: Read and understand carefully the 10 questions below about active and passive
voice. Choose the letter of the correct answer and write it on your paper.
1. What is an active voice?
a. a sentence with verb
b. the subject is missing
c. a sentence in which the subject does the action
d. when the subject and the verb are the same

2. What is a passive voice?

a. the writer says nice words

b. the subject receives the action
c. sentence that is a question or command
d. the writer uses a modulated tone of voice

3. What is the voice of the italicized sentence below?

Jose and his siblings are loved by their parents.

a. Active c. passive
b. Neither d. both

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4. Is the italicized sentence written in active or passive voice?

The news was being delivered by a famous reporter.

a. Active c. passive
b. Neither d. both

5. What comes first in an active voice?

a. action c. punctuation mark

b. Object d. subject

6. Study the italicized sentence below. Is it written in an active or passive voice?

Aling Onita sewed the hem of her granddaughter’s dress when it ripped.

c. Active c. passive
d. Neither d. both

7. Which of the following sentences is written in the active voice?

a. One day a vaccine for corona virus will be ready.

b. Many sick people were taken cared by the doctors.
c. Playgrounds are filled by laughing children.
d. The front liners come home safe and healthy.

8. Which of the following sentences is written in the active voice?

I. This palace was built by the great Rajah Sulayman.

II. Rajah Sulayman fought victorious battles before.

a. I c. II
b. Both I and II d. none of the above

9. Which of the following sentences is written in active voice?

I. The policemen are given instructions by the president.

II. Many will be affected by the virus.
III. We learn to obey and follow.

a. I c. III
b. II d. all of the above

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10. Which of the following sentences is written in the passive voice?
I. The stores close at exactly 5 in the afternoon.
II. Aling Nenita will be fetched by her son outside the store.
III. They are called by the guard to fall in line.
a. I c. II
d. I and II d. II and III

What’s In

Directions. After each picture and sentence, answer the questions that follow.

My friend Martha eats the savory ice cream.

1. Who eats the ice cream? ______________________

2. What does Martha do with the ice cream? ________

3. Does the subject perform the action in the sentence? _
4. The subject of the sentence is ___; the verb is ___
5. Is the sentence in the active or passive voice? _____

Beautiful songs were played by the young guitarist.

1. What is the subject of the sentence? ________

2. What is the verb? ________

3. What is the form of the verb? __________
4. Does the subject perform the verb in the sentence?
___
5. Is the sentence in the active or passive voice?

Let’s discover more!

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 Carry out an action with someone!
Stand in front of your partner. Drop a ball on the floor. Ask your partner to tell you
what has happened and ask him/her to begin the sentence with your name.
Ask your partner to underline the subject and circle the verb in his/her sentence.

Let us try another one.

Face your partner. Drop a ball on the floor one more time. Ask your partner to give a
sentence on what has just happened, but this time the sentence will begin with, “ The
ball ….”. Be sure to write the sentence on a piece of paper.

Tell your partner to underline the subject and circle the verb.

What’s New

Let us compare the two sentences below.

1. Robert dropped the ball on the floor.

2. The ball was dropped by Robert.

What is the subject in What is the subject in

the first sentence? the second sentence?

Now the subject in the first sentence is different from the subject in
the second sentence.
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The subject (Robert) in the first sentence is actively doing the action or
verb (dropped).

However, in the second sentence, the subject (ball) does not do the action
or verb in the sentence. Something is happening to the ball by someone.
That someone is Robert which becomes now the object in the second
sentence.

What then is the voice of the verb in the first sentence?

What is the voice of the verb in the second sentence?

Let’s Try This!

Exercise A. Write the subject and the verb of each sentence. If the subject is the
doer of the action, draw a star ( ) before the number. If the subject is not the
doer, draw a moon ( )

Example. The cat runs after the mouse.

Answer: _____ cat / runs

1. The house is built by the carpenters.

2. The janitor carefully cleans the building.
3. Most medicines are manufactured in a laboratory.
4. The Spaniards stayed in the Philippines for more than 300 years.
5. Rajah Humabon was baptized by Magellan.
6.Lapu-Lapu refused to submit to Magellan.
7. A fort in Cebu was built by Miguel Lopez de Legaspi.
8. Spanish conquistadors marched inland and conquered Luzon
9. The Philippines was invaded by the Japanese troops in December 10, 1941.
10. As a result, Rizal was arrested and exiled in Dapitan.
11. Our front liners are going to be recognized.
12. Extra care has to be practiced these days.
13. Most people are going to stay at home.
14. The police officer reprimanded the violators.
15. A long sound was heard in the afternoon.

Exercise B. Write the correct verb form indicated in parenthesis to complete the
thought of the sentence.

1. Ana ____ (receive/Simple future) a letter.

2. The ball ___ (catch/ Present perfect) by the dog.
3. The fish ___ (cook/present progressive) by father.
4. Football ____ (play/ Past perfect) by most teenagers.
5. A nice dress ___(sew/simple past) by her friend.
6. My sister ____ (write/Past perfect) a good essay.

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 7. The boy ____ (throw/simple present) the ball.
8. The generous farmer ___ (donate/Simple Future) his harvest to the poor.
9. Vegetables _____ (grow/past progressive) by the farmers.
10. Typhoon victims ___ (rescue/ present progressive) by patrolling soldiers.

What is It

Remember : of the verb?

What is a voice

The voice of a verb tells us whether the subject is the doer of the action or the receiver of
the action.

Two Voices of Verbs

A. Active voice
> In the active voice, the subject is the doer of the action.
> The sentence becomes stronger.
> Uses few words
What’s More
> Clearly shows who is doing the action.
Example:
The girl throws the ball.
Activity 1
Girl is doing the action (throws). Girl is the subject. Throws is the verb.

B. Passive voice
> In the passive voice, the subject receives the action
> It does not always include who or what is is doing the action.
> The sentence is weaker; less direct.
> “Be” verbs are often used in the sentence. (is, are, am, has, have, had)

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Example:
The ball was thrown by the girl.
The subject of the sentence is ball. The subject is not doing the verb, was thrown.

The passive tense “formula”

Remember:

 The action verb is in the past participle. This is standard for all use of the
passive voice.
 The be verb can be modified to change tense. For example:

Dinner was eaten / has been eaten / had been eaten etc.

 However, the action verb must remain in the past participle form. It cannot
be expressed in the present participle.
 Thus the rule for the passive voice is:

Object + be + past participle ( + agent )

Active and Passive voice diagram

Active: The kind doctor treated the patient.

(Subject) (Object)

Passive: The patient was treated by the kind doctor.

(Subject) (Object)

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 What I Have Learned

Let’s Practice!
Remember: All the exercises that follow are self -check. Use a separate sheet for
your answers. After answering the first exercise, use the answer key to check your
answers. You must get 12 out of 15 in order to proceed to the next exercise. If you got
below 12, you need to review the concepts once again.

Exercise C: Distinguishing Between Active and Passive

Voice. Underline the verb in each sentence. Identify each as active or

passive voice. Write your answers on your paper.

1. My sister tells me to clean the house.

2. Our electric bill arrived on time.
3. Our electric and water bills were paid by our father.
4. Our delicious viand was prepared by mother.
5. Several people rushed to the malls to buy food.
6. Many were not allowed to go in.
7. All five of the soldiers come home safe.
8. The room was cleaned by the janitor.
9. Many of the reports cover the truth.
10. The president was respected by many.
11. Most of the stories have been written by Mr. Park.
12. I need to watch news every day.
13. My decayed tooth was extracted by the dentist.
14. The sky shines brightly in the sky.
15. On our trip to Coron, I pictured many beautiful sceneries.

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More on distinguishing active and passive voice.

Exercise D. Identify each as active or passive voice. Then write

the doer of the action on the line to the right. If the doer is unknown,
draw a star ( ).

Example: We watched the basketball game at the coliseum.

Answer : Active/Passive We
1. Arnold feeds his ducks everyday. Active/Passive ________
2. The ducks were fed by Arnold. Active/Passive _______
3. The grains were eaten by the ducks in the pen. Active/Passive ___
4. The ducks ate the grains in the pen. Active/Passive ________
5. The Gordon family went to a beach this summer. Active/Passive __
6. This summer, a nice sunset was painted across the sky. Active/Passive _
7. The sun shines brightly. Active/Passive _______
8. The mysterious crime was solved. Active/Passive ______
9. The play had been won by the Musketeers. Active/Passive _______
10. All of the boys run to the main gate. Active/Passive ___________

Congratulations! You did a great job!

Now you are ready to rewrite an active
voice into a passive voice and a passive
voice to an active voice.
Do you want to know how to do this?
Let us begin to study this!

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 Changing active to
2 passive voice and vice
versa

From active to Passive.

4 Simple steps to follow
Example. More than half of the class speak Iloko.
Step 1. Identify the subject, main verb and the object of the sentence above.
Subject: Half of the class Main Verb: speak Object: Iloko
Step 2. Begin your new sentence with the object of the original sentence to create a
new subject.
Iloko …………………………………………………
Step 3. Identify the verb tense of the new sentence. When changing an active voice to
passive voice, the form of the verb changes. In writing the verb of a passive voice, use
the correct form of the “be” verb and the past participle form of the main verb of the
original sentence.
Iloko is spoken __________________
Here we used is as the “be “ verb because the new subject (Iloko) is singular and the tense
of the main verb (speak) is in the present. The main verb (speak) becomes spoken because
it is the past participle form.

Step 4. Include “by” + old subject or other information if needed.

Original sentence: More than half of the class speak Iloko.

New sentence: Iloko is spoken by more than half of the class.

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 What I Can Do

Study and Analyze!

Exercise E. Rewrite the active sentences to passive sentences. Apply the concepts you
learned by following the 4 simple steps.
1. Marcos discovered a hive on the tree.
__________________________________________________________________________
2. The bees guard the queen bee.
__________________________________________________________________________
3. Some rare butterflies sip the nectar of the flowers
_________________________________________________________________________
4. Most tourists visit Batanes during summer.
__________________________________________________________________________
5. The post man delivered our most awaited mail from Uncle Rodrigo.
___________________________________________________________________________

Form Passive to Active

Example: A wallet was found by the street sweeper while cleaning.

4 Simple Steps
Step 1. Identify the object of the preposition by in the original sentence. Write it
first as your subject in the new sentence.
The street sweeper …….
Step 2. Check for the tense and form of the verb. Use the simple tense of the verb
when writing an active voice.
The street sweeper found ………
Step 3. The subject of the original sentence becomes the object in the new sentence.
The street sweeper found a wallet ……
Step 4. Include other information if needed.
The street sweeper found a wallet while cleaning.
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There is More!
Exercise F. Rewrite the passive sentences to active sentences. Apply the concepts you learned
by following the 4 simple steps.

1. The trees were planted by my great grandfather.

___________________________________________________________________________
2. Great books are recommended by the librarians.
___________________________________________________________________________
3. Many life lessons are taught by our parents.
___________________________________________________________________________
4. On Christmas eve, a bountiful food is prepared.
___________________________________________________________________________
5. The students were informed that classes had been cancelled.
___________________________________________________________________________

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 Assessment

This part of the module will assess what you have learned to
know if you are ready to continue to the next module or not. If
you got 5-10, continue, 0-4, you need to relearn the module.

Post Assessment

Directions: Read and understand carefully the 10 questions below about active and passive
voice. Choose the letter of the correct answer and write it on your paper.
1. Which is true about active voice?
a. a sentence with a “be” verb c. when the subject does the action
b. the object becomes the subject d. when the subject is talking

2. What is a passive voice?

a. when the writer says nice words
b. when the subject receives the action
c. sentence that is a question or command
d. when the writer uses a very pleasing tone of voice

3. What is the voice of the italicized sentence below?

Mango trees were planted by Mang Erning.

c. active c. passive
d. neither d. both
4. Is the italicized sentence written in active or passive voice?

Ms. Kara David read the news report very well.

a. active c. passive
b. neither d. both

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5. In changing an active voice to passive voice, what is the first thing you need to do?
a. Begin with a capital letter.
b. Make the object as the subject.
c. Identify the subject, main verb and object.
d. Change the verb form of the original sentence.

6. Study the italicized sentence below. Is it written in the active or passive voice??

Many houses in barangay Mainip were washed out by the flood.

a. active c. passive
b. Neither d. both

7. Which of the following sentences is written in the active voice?

a. The book was written cautiously.
b. The parking lot has been opened.
c. The water in the river burst clean
d. All students were promoted by their teachers.

8. Which of the following sentences is written in the active voice?

I. This palace was built by the great Rajah Sulayman.
II. Rajah Sulayman fought victorious battles before.

a. I c. both I and II
b. II d. none of the above

9. Which of the following sentences is written in active voice?

I. The policemen were instructed by the president.

II. Many will be affected by the virus.
III. We learn to obey and follow.

a. I c. III
b. II d. all of the above

10. Which of the following sentences is written in the passive voice?

I. The stores close at exactly 5 in the afternoon.
II. They are called by the guard to fall in line.
III. Aling Nenita will be fetched by her son outside the store.

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 a. I c. II
b. I and II d. II and III

Additional Activities

More practice lead to mastery!

Exercise G. Read the news report and pick out the correct verb form from the
parenthesis.
Millions of pesos’ worth of damage 1 (has caused/has been caused) by storm Yolanda which
2 (hit/was hit) across the Visayas Island in November of 2013. Tacloban, Leyte, a city near
where the storm made its first landfall 3 (destroyed/was destroyed). Massive flood 4 (was
caused/has caused) by heavy rains and storm surge. Many people 5 (rescued/were rescued)
from the floods by the local disaster risk reduction management and most volunteers , who 6
(responded/were responded) immediately to the victims.
The storm 7 (turn/turned) stronger as the night fell. Roads 8 (has blocked/were blocked by
fallen trees and electric cable wires 9 (cut down/were cut down) leaving the entire island in
total darkness.
The government officials 10 (is doing/are doing) everything to extend all possible means of
help especially food and other basic needs of the victims.

Exercise H. Rewrite the following by changing the active to passive and the passive to
active.
1. The robbers have been arrested by the police.
2. The performance of the students amazed us.
3. Eloisa has been invited to the party.
4. Lazada has shipped my order.
5. The grade 3 pupil recited the poem beautifully.
6. The visitors enjoyed the food.
7. The participants from SPJ curriculum won the contest.
8. The kid impressed everyone with his polite manners.
9. The viewers like the ending of the story.
10. They are scrubbing the floor.

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Bonus Exercise. Write your most memorable experience as a child using the active and
the passive voice. Make at least 10 sentences.

Answer Key

What’s New What’s New

What’s In Exercise A. Exercise A.
1. Martha 1. ___ house/is built 11. ___ front liners/are
2. eats 2. ___ janitor/cleans going
3. Yes 3. medicines/are manufactured 12. ___ care/has to be
4. Martha; eats 4. ___ Spaniards/stayed practiced
5. Yes 5. Rajah Humabon/was baptized 13. ___ people/are going
6. ___ Lapu-Lapu/refused 14. ___ police
1. songs 7. fort/was built officer/reprimanded
2. were played 8. conquistadors/marched 15. ___ sound/was heard
3. Past participle 9. Philippines/was invaded
4. No 10. Rizal/was arrested

What’s New What I have Learned What I have Learned

Exercise B. Exercise C. Exercise C.
1.will receive 1.tells / active 11. have been written /
2. has been caught 2. arrived / active passive
3. is being cooked 3. were paid / passive 12. need / active
4. had been played 4. was prepared / passive 13. was extracted /
5. was sewn 5. rushed / active passive
6. had written 6. were allowed / passive 14. shines / active
7. throws 7. come / active 15. pictured / active
8. will donate 8. was cleaned / passive
9. were grown 9. cover / active
10. Are being rescued 10. was respected / passive

Pre/Post What I have Learned Additional Activities

Assessment Exercise D. Exercise G.
1. Active Arnold 1. has been caused
1. C 10. D
2. Passive _______ 2. hit
2. B 3. Passive _______ 3. was destroyed
3. C 4. Active ducks 4. has caused
4. C 5. Active Gordon Family 5. were rescued
5. C 6. Passive ______ 6. responded
7. Active sun 7. turned
6. C
8. Passive ________ 8. were blocked
7. B 21 _______
9. Passive 9. were cut down
8. B 10. Active All 10. are doing
9. C
10. B
What I can Do
Exercise E.
1. A hive on the tree was discovered by Marcos.
2. The queen bee is guarded by the bees.
3. The nectar of the flowers is sipped by some rare butterflies.
4. Batanes is visited by most tourists during summer.
5. Our most awaited mail from Uncle Rodrigo was delivered by the post man.

Exercise F.
1. My great grandfather planted the trees.
2. The librarians recommend great books.
3. Our parents teach many life lessons.
4. Many (People, You) prepare a bountiful food on Christmas eve.
5. Teachers informed the students that classes were cancelled.

Additional Activities
Exercise H.

1. The police have arrested the robbers.

2. We were amazed by the performance of the students.
3. (We) have invited Eloisa to the party. (He) has invited Eloisa to the party.
4. My order has been shipped by Lazada.
5. The poem was recited beautifully by the grade 3 pupil.
6. The food was enjoyed by the visitors.
7. The contest was won by the SPJ curriculum participants.
8. Everyone was impressed by the kid’s polite manners.
9. The ending of the story was liked by the viewers.
10. The floor is being scrubbed by them.

Bonus Exercise . Answers vary.

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References
Active and passive Voice Worksheet. www.pinterest.com
Ktam. Passive Voice. www.en.islcollective.com/english-est-worksheets/grammar/passive-
voice-or-active-voice
Klw98001. Active and Passive Voice Pre-Assessment. https://quizizz.com
www.englishforeveryone.org/PDfs/ActivePassiveVoice.pdf
Mynch, Mary. Differentiating Between Active/Passive Voice. betterlesson.com.

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