Find out the verbs in the following sentences and state whether they are in the active voice or passive voice.

1.    The boy killed the spider with a stone.
2.    He gave me a nice present.
3.    The farmer was bitten by the dog.
4.    The boy flew a kite.
5.    The captive was thrown into a cell.
6.    The loud noise frightened the child.
7.    He is loved by all.
8.    The exhibition was opened by the Minister.
9.    The officer’s command was promptly obeyed.
10.    Some of the goods were damaged in transit.
11.    The wolf chased the sheep.
12.    The letter was posted yesterday.
13.    The boy drank all the milk.
14.    The stone struck me on the head.
15.    I have just received the letter.
16.    Somebody has put the cat in.
17.    The inspector was pleased by the recitation.
18.    The money was lost.
19.    The field is being ploughed.
20.    We are waiting for the bus.

Answer

1.    Killed – active
2.    Gave – active
3.    Was bitten – passive
4.    Flew – active
5.    Was thrown – passive
6.    Frightened – active
7.    Is loved – passive
8.    Was opened – passive
9.    Was obeyed – passive
10.    Were damaged – passive
11.    Chased – active
12.    Was posted – passive
13.    Drank – active
14.    Struck – active
15.    Have received – active
16.    Has put – active
17.    Was pleased – passive
18.    Was lost – passive
19.    Is being ploughed – passive
20.    Are waiting – active