Question
In the following sentences, underline the verb forms which show that the person denoted by the subject does something. Circle the verb forms which show that something is done to the subject:
- She has sung a song.
- A song has been sung by her.
- He will draw a picture.
- A picture will be drawn by him.
The verb forms that you have underlined are in active voice. The verb forms you have circled are in passive voice.
The active voice is the form of the verb which shows that the person denoted by the subject does something. The passive voice is the form of the verb which shows that something is done to the subject.
Answer
(a) She has sung a song.
- Underlined verb form: sung (active voice)
- Circled verb form: has been sung (passive voice)
(b) A song has been sung by her.
- Underlined verb form: sung (active voice)
- Circled verb form: has been sung (passive voice)
(c) He will draw a picture.
- Underlined verb form: draw (active voice)
(d) A picture will be drawn by him.
- Underlined verb form: drawn (active voice)
- Circled verb form: will be drawn (passive voice)
