Passive and Active Voices

Passive Voice – the subject is not doing the action in a sentenceThe tornado was photographed by a student.Shingles were torn from the roof by the high winds.

Active Voice – the subject is doing the action in a sentenceA student photographed the tornado.The high winds tore shingles from the roof.

**In your thesis statements try not to use any form of the verb “to be”.

Now, try it… rewrite the following sentences, changing the passive voice to active voice

1. Due to severe storms the film festival at the community center was canceled by officials.

2. My sisters and I were told the news by our parents, who had planned an all-day party.

3. An alternative plan for a “Davis Family Film Festival” was made by my parents.

4. Old videos from the time we were kids were pulled out of storage by Dad.

5. Movies such as Aladdin and The Lion King were enjoyed by everyone, and popcorn was eaten by us in mass quantities.

Remember - have the subject performing the actions

More practice…

Elements of Language - pg 520-521

1.Review Examples on page 5202.Exercise 5 - all

Wednesday 11-3-10Passive and Active Voices

Rewrite the following sentences using the active voice – remember - have the subject performing the actions.

1. Trees were being blown over by the wind.2. The cave was explored by the science class.3. The Gettysburg Address was written by

Abraham Lincoln.

Writing Review Activity – materials on the desks.