Read the following sentences and state whether the verb is in the active voice or passive voice.

1. The cat killed the mouse.

2. We forced the enemy to surrender.

3. The boy was bitten by a dog.

4. The thief was caught.

5. The boy made a kite.

6. The ship sank slowly.

7. They were attacked by five men.

8. The young man disturbed the meeting.

9. The captive was bound to a tree.

10. The bird was killed by a cruel boy.

11. The sudden noise frightened the horse.

12. The exhibition was opened by the Governor.

13. The dog chased the cat.

14. The letter was posted yesterday.

Answers

1. The cat killed the mouse. (killed – active voice)

2. We forced the enemy to surrender. (forced – active voice)

3. The boy was bitten by a dog. (was bitten – passive voice)

4. The thief was caught. (was caught – passive voice)

5. The boy made a kite. (made – active voice)

6. The ship sank slowly. (sank – active voice)

7. They were attacked by five men. (were attacked – passive)

8. The young man disturbed the meeting. (disturbed – active)

9. The captive was bound to a tree. (was bound – passive voice)

10. The bird was killed by a cruel boy. (was killed – passive voice)

11. The sudden noise frightened the horse. (frightened – active voice)

12. The exhibition was opened by the Governor. (was opened – passive voice)

13. The dog chased the cat. (chased – active voice)

14. The letter was posted yesterday. (was posted – passive voice)