ACTIVE AND PASSIVE VOICE

• The voice is active, when the subjects perform the action.
• The voice of the verb is passive, when the subject is acted upon by the object of the verb.
• Active - The chef prepared the delicious meal.
• Passive - A beautiful landscape was painted by Sarah.
• Active - The teacher praised the students for their hard work.
• Active - The dog chased the cat up the tree.
• Passive - The students were praised by the teacher for their hard work.
• Active - Sarah painted a beautiful landscape.
• Passive - The delicious meal was prepared by the chef.
• Passive - A new product was released by the company.
• Active - The company released a new product.
• Passive - The cat was chased up the tree by the dog.