Change Passive Voice to Active Voice

Start with the basic rewrite, then add tense and purpose. Ask students to read both versions aloud and say which one is clearer.

Rewrite passive sentences in active voice by finding the doer in the by phrase, as with a lighthouse. In a passive sentence the subject receives the action. To find the doer, ask who or what did the action, then make that doer the subject. The directions on the page read: Find the doer in the by phrase. Rewrite the whole sentence on the 2 lines in active voice, with the doer as the subject. Keep the past tense. An answer key is included.

Yes, both. We made it for 7th grade verbs, and it works the same at home or at school. At home, a student can work through it alone and then go over it with you, which shows quickly what is solid and what needs another look. In class it works as independent practice, homework or a warm-up, and you can print one copy or a full set.

Ask who or what did the action, then make that doer the subject. In a passive sentence the doer is often in a by phrase.

Passive voice is better when the doer is unknown or less important than what was acted on. Active voice is better when the doer matters.

Read the facts to find who or what did the action. Find the Doer in Passive Sentences gives facts first, and students write the doer before they rewrite.

No. Keep the tense when changing voice. Is checked by becomes checks, and will be checked by becomes will check.