At Witknowlearn, we simplify the journey of learning English grammar, especially the concepts of active voice and passive voice. These voices are vital in shaping how we communicate in English.

In active voice, the subject performs the action, like in "The teacher explains the lesson." In passive voice, the subject is acted upon, as in "The lesson is explained by the teacher." Our comprehensive guide includes an active and passive voice chart, making it easier to understand the switch between these two forms. We cover active and passive voice rules for all tenses, ensuring a thorough grasp for learners.

Especially designed for class 7 students, our resources on active and passive voice for class 7 include detailed explanations and plenty of examples. To make learning more interactive, we provide an active and passive voice examples with answers PDF.

This helps students not just learn, but also practice and apply their knowledge. Additionally, our active and passive voice exercises cover all tenses, giving students a complete practice experience. Witknowlearn's goal is to make learning grammar engaging and accessible, helping students build a strong foundation in English grammar. So, whether you're a beginner or looking to brush up your skills, our resources on active and passive voice are here to guide you every step of the way.

Active And Passive Voice

What does a Verb do?

A verb tells us more about:

What a person or thing is doing.

For example, Ravi runs.

The bell tolls.

What is done to a person or thing:

The children are loved.

I feel sick.

A verb can be used transitively or intransitively.

When a verb denotes an action passing from the doer (subject) to the object, it is a Transitive Verb.

The guard stopped the man.

The child kicked the cat.

When a verb denotes an action that does not pass from the doer (subject) to the object, it is an Intransitive Verb.

Example of  Intransitive Verb:  He spoke rudely.

The guests arrived suddenly.

A verb can be used in the active or the passive voice.

A verb is said to be in the Active Voice when the subject is the doer of the action.

Manoj made the curry for Grandma.

A verb is said to be in the Passive Voice when something is done by the subject.

The curry was made for Grandma by Manoj.

1. Active Voice: The cat chases the mouse. Passive Voice: The mouse is chased by the cat.

2. Active Voice: Sarah painted a beautiful landscape. Passive Voice: A beautiful landscape was painted by Sarah.

3. Active Voice: The chef is preparing the meal. Passive Voice: The meal is being prepared by the chef.

4. Active Voice: The kids will clean the room. Passive Voice: The room will be cleaned by the kids.

5. Active Voice: The teacher is checking the assignments. Passive Voice: The assignments are being checked by the teacher.

   
   

   Active and passive voice rules for all tenses:

   1. Simple Present Tense

      • Active: Subject + Verb (s/es) + Object
      • Passive: Object + am/is/are + Past Participle (Verb3) + by + Subject
      • Example:
        • Active: The dog chases the cat.
        • Passive: The cat is chased by the dog.

   2. Simple Past Tense

      • Active: Subject + Verb (Past form) + Object
      • Passive: Object + was/were + Past Participle + by + Subject
      • Example:
        • Active: She wrote a letter.
        • Passive: A letter was written by her.

   3. Simple Future Tense

      • Active: Subject + will/shall + Verb + Object
      • Passive: Object + will/shall be + Past Participle + by + Subject
      • Example:
        • Active: He will finish the work.
        • Passive: The work will be finished by him.

   4. Present Continuous Tense

      • Active: Subject + am/is/are + Verb-ing + Object
      • Passive: Object + am/is/are + being + Past Participle + by + Subject
      • Example:
        • Active: The team is playing a match.
        • Passive: A match is being played by the team.

   5. Past Continuous Tense

      • Active: Subject + was/were + Verb-ing + Object
      • Passive: Object + was/were + being + Past Participle + by + Subject
      • Example:
        • Active: They were painting the fence.
        • Passive: The fence was being painted by them.

   6. Future Continuous Tense

      • Usually, sentences in the future continuous tense are not converted into passive voice because they may sound awkward or are rarely used.

   7. Present Perfect Tense

      • Active: Subject + has/have + Past Participle + Object
      • Passive: Object + has/have + been + Past Participle + by + Subject
      • Example:
        • Active: She has completed the assignment.
        • Passive: The assignment has been completed by her.

   8. Past Perfect Tense

      • Active: Subject + had + Past Participle + Object
      • Passive: Object + had been + Past Participle + by + Subject
      • Example:
        • Active: They had finished the project.
        • Passive: The project had been finished by them.

   9. Future Perfect Tense

      • Active: Subject + will have/shall have + Past Participle + Object
      • Passive: Object + will have been/shall have been + Past Participle + by + Subject
      • Example:
        • Active: He will have written the report.
        • Passive: The report will have been written by him.

   Remember, in passive voice, the focus is on the action or the object of the sentence, rather than the subject performing the action.