Active versus Passive
Match the words from the box to the blanks below.
am, are, by, is, object, subject, V1, V3 |
Present Simple Tense
Active
Sentences in the active voice follow this pattern:
(Example: She writes a letter.)
Passive
However, sentences in the passive tense will follow this pattern
(Example: A letter is written by her.)
Note: Verbs without an ____________ cannot be put in the passive.
Example: He walks.
Not It is walked by him.
Active versus Passive--Answers
Present Simple Tense
Active
Sentences in the active voice follow this pattern:
(Example: She writes a letter.)
Subject | V1 | Object |
Passive
However, sentences in the passive tense will follow this pattern
(Example: A letter is written by her.)
Object | am | V3 | by | Subject |
is | ||||
are |
Note: Verbs without an object_ cannot be put in the passive.
Example: He walks.
Not It is walked by him.