ACTIVE AND PASSIVE VOICE
Directions: Decide if the underlined verb(s) in each sentence is active or passive voice. Then, use the coloring key to complete the coloring
sheet. Please note that sentences 1-10 have a coloring key, and sentences 11-20 have a different coloring key.
1. That sick baby lost weight.
active
11 Someone cleaned my car!
2. The pencils were sharpened Passive
12. The folders were sorted
3. All of the spoons were polished Passive
13. Every book was ruined by mold.
4. The project screen dropped from the ceiling.
14. Roberta knew the problem
5. Everyone was directed away from the sidewalk.
15. The pictures were posted by Lucy.
6. The ceiling needs paint.
16. Melissa handed everyone some paper.
7. The floor was mopped clean.
17. An announcement was made by Mandy.
8. Since breaking her foot, Ginny walks with crutches,
18. Carlos hung the poster.
9. The cake was frosted by Brice.
19. The blankets were turned into a fort.
10. Sandra ate some pizza
20. Have you ever been serenaded by carolers?