Content: Definition and Examples
A sentence is in the active voice when the subject of the doer of the action is at the beginning of the sentence.
Examples:
- The dog bit me.
- She gave me some fruits
- Grandmother told us an interesting story.
- I am kicking a ball.
A sentence is in the passive voice when the object or receiver of the action is at the beginning of a sentence. Sometimes the subjects may be left out if it is not important or not known.
Examples:
I was bitten by the dog
I have been robbed!
We were told to sit down and keep quiet.
A ball is being kicked by me.
Evaluation: Write out five sentences in the active voice and change them to passive voice.
Reading Assignment: English Grammar by P.O Olatunbosun page 65- 68
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