Active and Passive Voice
Active Voice Verb
the subject is doing the acting, as in the sentence "Kevin hit the ball." Kevin (the subject of the sentence) acts in relation to the ball.
Passive Voice Verb
the subject of the sentence is acted on by the verb. For example, in "The ball was thrown by the pitcher," the ball (the subject) receives the action of the verb
Active
The librarian read the book to the students.
Passive
The money was stolen.
Passive
The movie is being made in Hollywood.
Passive
The national anthem is being sung by Jason this time.
Passive
They are paid on Fridays.
Passive
His hair was cut by a professional.
Active
I ate a piece of chocolate cake.
Active
I washed my car three weeks ago.
Active
I will introduce you to my boss this week.
Passive
It would have been fixed at the weekend.
