Active and Passive Voice: 10 Examples in English
In English grammar, sentences can be written in either active or passive voice. The active voice emphasizes the doer of the action, while the passive voice emphasizes the receiver of the action. Here are 10 examples of active and passive sentences:
1. Active: The teacher writes the lesson plan.
Passive: The lesson plan is written by the teacher.
2. Active: The company will deliver the package tomorrow.
Passive: The package will be delivered by the company tomorrow.
3. Active: The dog bites the man.
Passive: The man was bitten by the dog.
4. Active: The chef cooks the meal.
Passive: The meal is cooked by the chef.
5. Active: The tourists visited the ancient city.
Passive: The ancient city was visited by the tourists.
6. Active: The farmer grows the crops.
Passive: The crops are grown by the farmer.
7. Active: The researcher conducted the experiment.
Passive: The experiment was conducted by the researcher.
8. Active: The musician writes the song.
Passive: The song is written by the musician.
9. Active: The teacher graded the papers.
Passive: The papers were graded by the teacher.
10. Active: The company will launch the new product next month.
Passive: The new product will be launched by the company next month.
In each pair of sentences, the active voice emphasizes the doer of the action (e.g. "The teacher", "The company"), while the passive voice emphasizes the receiver of the action (e.g. "the lesson plan", "the package").
