Name the Missing Doer in Passive Sentences

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

Use facts to name who did the action in a passive sentence, then rewrite it in active voice. The directions on the page read: Read the facts and the passive sentence. On the Doer line, write who or what did the action. Then rewrite the sentence on the 2 lines in active voice, using that doer as the subject. 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.