State whether the following sentences are in the active or passive voice.

1. The parcels have been sent.

2. I have laid the table.

3. It has been raining since morning.

4. It is an interesting movie.

5. I have shown him the photos.

6. We have been to the movies.

7. This building was built in 1972.

8. He has never shown any interest in politics.

9. You have been invited to the party.

10. All the workers have been paid.

11. You have never thanked me for anything.

12. The prices have been given away.

Answers

1. The parcels have been sent. (present perfect tense – passive voice)

2. I have laid the table. (present perfect tense – active voice)

3. It has been raining since morning. (present perfect continuous tense – active voice)

4. It is an interesting movie. (simple present – active voice)

5. I have shown him the photos. (present perfect tense – active voice)

6. We have been to the movies. (present perfect – active voice)

7. This building was built in 1972. (simple past – passive voice)

8. He has never shown any interest in politics. (present perfect tense – active voice)

9. You have been invited to the party. (present perfect tense – passive voice)

10. All the workers have been paid. (present perfect tense – passive voice)

11. You have never thanked me for anything. (present perfect tense – active voice)

12. The prices have been given away. (Present perfect tense – passive voice)