Active and passive voice worksheet

Read the following sentences and state whether they are in the active voice or passive voice.

1. The cat killed the mouse.

2. She recognized him at once.

3. I have been invited to their party.

4. We are waiting to hear from them.

5. Where have you been all this while?

6. The brave soldiers forced the enemy to surrender.

7. The boys are flying kites.

8. Some of the cargo had been damaged by the sea water.

9. The bird was killed by the boy.

10. The governor inaugurated the exhibition.

11. I am impressed with your performance.

12. She is anxious to leave.

13. The thieves have been arrested.

14. The letter has just been posted.

Answers

1. The cat killed the mouse. (Active voice)

2. She recognized him at once. (Active voice)

3. I have been invited to their party. (Passive voice)

4. We are waiting to hear from them. (Active voice)

5. Where have you been all this while? (Active voice)

6. The brave soldiers forced the enemy to surrender. (Active voice)

7. The boys are flying kites. (Active voice)

8. Some of the cargo had been damaged by the sea water. (Passive voice)

9. The bird was killed by the boy. (Passive voice)

10. The governor inaugurated the exhibition. (Active voice)

11. I am impressed with your performance. (Passive voice)

12. She is anxious to leave. (Active voice)

13. The thieves have been arrested. (Passive voice)

14. The letter has just been posted. (Passive voice)