Identifying Active and
Passive Voice
English 7
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Dear Diary,
What a fine morning! As promised, Mrs. Martinez, our Araling
Panlipunan teacher showed us several pictures of the Hari Raya Festival
celebrations. She carefully posted on the board a colorful picture of the
Muslim mosque where the Iman or high priest awaits everyone for an hour
of prayer. One picture showed children playing batu seremban and capteh.
According to Mrs. Martinez, these were some of the games What’s In that
Muslim children play during the festival. Originally played by girls, batu
seremban is an easier version of sungka because it only needs five stones or
Capteh, on the other hand, is a game similar to the game sipa. Another picture that
was shown to us was the Muslims’ grand gathering in the town plaza which is
decorated with colorful streamers and buntings. As the discussion continued, I
also learned that during the festival, friends and relatives kiss one another’s hand
asking for forgiveness for past offenses. Children also kiss their elders’ hands as a
sign of respect. Then, in the evening, the family assembles for a special dinner
feast. These gestures mirror the Muslims’ humility and close family ties. Now, I
realize that although Filipinos have different religions, we have the same
admirable qualities and values that keep us strongly united.
Chelsea
Process Questions:
- What Philippine festival did Chelsea talk about in her
diary?
- What games do Muslim children play during the
festival?
- What gestures mirror the Muslims’ humility and close
family ties?
tudy the following sentences which are lifted from the diary.
A B
1. Our teacher showed us several 1. Another picture was shown to us by our
pictures of the Hari Raya Festival teacher.
celebrations.
2. She carefully posted on the board a 2. The Muslims’ grand gathering in the
colorful picture of the Muslim town plaza is decorated with colorful
mosque. streamers and buntings.
a. What is the subject of each sentence?
b. What is the verb in each sentence?
c. Which column contains sentences with subjects which function as the doers of the actions?
d. Which column contains sentences with subjects which function as the receivers of the
actions?
e. What quality of a verb tells whether the subject is the doer or the receiver of the action?
Voice
•Voice is necessary in uttering a word in a
conversation. It is also used to express your
feelings and emotions.
•Do you know that in grammar a verb also
has a voice?
•Voice is the quality of a verb which shows
if the subject is the doer or the receiver of
A verb has two voices:
ACTIVE VOICE and
PASSIVE VOICE.
A verb is in the ACTIVE VOICE when
the subject of the sentence is the doer of
the action
Example:
The children play some games during the festival.
In the above sentence, the subject, children, is the doer
of the action play.
The verb, therefore, is in the active voice.
PASSIVE VOICE
A verb is in the passive voice when the SUBJECT IS
THE RECEIVER of the action and is the one being
acted upon by the verb.
The passive voice of a verb is formed this way:
Verb be + past participle of the main verb + the
preposition by + agent or doer.
PASSIVE VOICE Example
Example:
Some games are played by the children during the
festival.
In this sentence, the subject, GAMES, is the receiver
of the action is played.
The verb is therefore in the passive voice.
Activity 1 – Voice It Out Directions: Tell whether the underlined
verb in each sentence is in the active or passive voice. Write your
answer on your answer sheet.
_______________1. The Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC) closely monitored the outbreak of Coronavirus
Disease 2019 (COVID-19).
_______________2. Random acts of kindness were manifested by
many people in this time of health crisis.
_______________3. We must observe safety health protocols.
_______________4. We all need to do our part to respond to this
emerging public health threat.
_______________5. Everyone is advised to take preventive actions
to help stop the spread of this disease.
ACTIVITY 2 – Watch Out Directions: Identify the verb in each
sentence then tell whether it is in the active or passive voice
1. Janice presented an interesting report.
2. He submitted the annual report of the organization.
3. The house was destroyed by fire.
4. The tall building was built in 1968.
5. The new product design has been finished.
6. The pink and white flowers will bloom in spring.
7. Henry played the guitar.
8. Nathan will write a letter to the principal.
9. Pop music is enjoyed by my friends.
10.An alligator was spotted by Andy in the lagoon.
ACTIVITY 3: Write it Down Directions: Read and analyze the following
sentences very carefully. Identify statements with verbs in the active voice and
those statements with verbs in the passive voice. Write these sentences in the
appropriate column.
What Is It
1. Robert presented an awesome performance.
2. He submitted the annual report of the organization.
3. The town was destroyed by fire.
4. The skyscraper was built in 1934.
5. The new product design has been finished.
ACTIVE PASSIVE
1. The thieves have been arrested by the police.
2. The marvelous performance delivered by the children enthralled us.
3. He has been invited to their party.
4. We have shipped your order.
5. The girl recited the poem beautifully.
6. The guests enjoyed the party.
7. The child impressed everyone with his polite manners.
8. A girl from Chennai won the first prize.
9. The readers like the latest book of the writer.
10. They are painting the walls.
11. The car has been fixed by the mechanic.
12. She accepted their invitation with pleasure.
