Active or Passive Voice

There are TWO SIDES to this worksheet. Please complete the FRONT
and the BACK.

Mark which answer is more appropriate- A or B.

1. Everybody ___ by the terrible news yesterday.

a. shocked
b. was shocked

2. Mr. Green ___ at the University since 1989.

a. has been teaching
b. has been taught

3. Not much ___ about the accident since that time.

a. has said
b. has been said

4. A new book ___ by that company next year.

a. will publish
b. will be published

5. He ___ the girl's name now.

a. remembers
b. is remembered

6. The secretary ___ to her new boss yesterday.

a. introduced
b. was introduced

7. Our plan ___ by the members of the committee.

a. is being considered
b. is considered

8. He ___ responsible for the accident.

a. was holding
b. was held

9. A prize ___ to whoever solves this equation.

a. will be giving
b. will be given

10. When the manager arrived, the problem ___ .

a. had already been solved.
b. had already solved.

Next to each statement, identify whether the statement is

ACTIVE or PASSIVE. How can you tell?
 1. We love this class.

2. The class was loved by us.

3. A pint of cream is added next.

4. Add a pint of cream.

5. The game was lost by you.

6. You lost the game.

7. Yesterday, I was stung by a bee.

8. Maggie yelled, "A mean bee stung me!"

9. You did not pass!

10. The class was not passed by you.

Try to combine some sentences in the following paragraph to

make the paragraph sound better and be more concise.
Rewrite the paragraph below or on a separate piece of paper:

11. Plan ahead when visiting Big Bear Lake, California. You don't
want to sleep at a rest stop. You don't want to use railroad ties
for firewood. Big Bear Lake is near San Diego. It is near Los
Angeles. It is near Las Vegas. There are many campsites. There
are lodges. There are RV parks. They fill up fast. There are many
hiking trails. Bring sturdy shoes. Sandals are not optimal for
hiking. Many pro athletes live there. Wear good shoes if you want
to follow them around. Sandals don't work for following people.
There's a lake at Big Bear Lake, California. Big Bear Lake is at
7,000 feet above sea level. The water is cold. Swimming is
discouraged. Boating is encouraged. Fishing is encouraged.
Kayaking is encouraged.