Active & Passive Verbs

Worksheet: 1

Instructions: Fill in the gaps with the correct form of the verb in brackets, using either the active or passive voice as appropriate.

1. The report __________ (write) by the committee last week. (passive)

2. She __________ (speak) very softly, so I couldn't hear what she said. (active)

3. The car __________ (repair) at the moment. (passive)

4. They __________ (build) a new school in our neighborhood next year. (active)

5. The windows __________ (clean) every week. (passive)

6. He __________ (read) the newspaper every morning. (active)

7. The food __________ (cook) by my mother. (passive)

8. The police __________ (arrest) the suspect yesterday. (active)

9. The trees __________ (plant) by the volunteers last month. (passive)

10. She __________ (sing) a beautiful song at the concert. (active)

11. The letter __________ (deliver) by the postman this morning. (passive)

12. They __________ (play) football in the park every afternoon. (active)

13. The house __________ (paint) next week. (passive)

14. The teacher __________ (explain) the lesson to the students. (active)

15. The flowers __________ (water) every day. (passive)

16. He __________ (write) a letter to his friend yesterday. (active)

17. The car __________ (wash) by the mechanic. (passive)

18. They __________ (build) a new bridge across the river. (active)

19. The book __________ (read) by many people. (passive)

20. She __________ (listen) to music every evening. (active)

21. The food __________ (prepare) for the party. (passive)

22. The police __________ (chase) the thief down the street. (active)

23. The trees __________ (cut down) by the workers. (passive)

24. He __________ (play) the piano very well. (active)

25. The clothes __________ (wash) in the washing machine. (passive)

26. They __________ (celebrate) his birthday last night. (active)

27. The car __________ (repair) by the mechanic yesterday. (passive)

28. She __________ (sing) a song at the party. (active)

29. The house __________ (clean) every day. (passive)

30. He __________ (write) a book about his travels. (active)

31. The food __________ (cook) by the chef. (passive)

32. The police __________ (catch) the robber. (active)

33. The trees __________ (plant) in the garden. (passive)

34. She __________ (dance) beautifully at the wedding. (active)

35. The letter __________ (post) by the postman. (passive)

36. They __________ (play) tennis in the park. (active)

37. The house __________ (build) last year. (passive)

38. The teacher __________ (teach) the students. (active)

39. The flowers __________ (pick) by the children. (passive)

40. He __________ (read) a book in the library. (active)

41. The car __________ (drive) by the driver. (passive)

42. They __________ (build) a new school in the town. (active)

43. The book __________ (write) by a famous author. (passive)

44. She __________ (listen) to the radio. (active)

45. The food __________ (prepare) for the guests. (passive)

46. The police __________ (investigate) the crime. (active)

47. The trees __________ (cut down) by the storm. (passive)

48. He __________ (play) the guitar. (active)

49. The clothes __________ (iron) by the maid. (passive)

50. They __________ (celebrate) the New Year. (active)

51. The car __________ (repair) by the mechanic. (passive)

52. She __________ (sing) a song at the concert. (active)

53. The house __________ (paint) next week. (passive)

54. He __________ (write) a letter to his friend. (active)

55. The food __________ (cook) by the chef. (passive)

56. The police __________ (arrest) the suspect. (active)

57. The trees __________ (plant) by the volunteers. (passive)

58. She __________ (dance) at the party. (active)

59. The letter __________ (deliver) by the postman. (passive)

60. They __________ (play) football in the park. (active)

61. The house __________ (build) last year. (passive)

62. The teacher __________ (teach) the students. (active)

63. The flowers __________ (water) every day. (passive)

64. He __________ (read) the newspaper. (active)

65. The car __________ (wash) by the driver. (passive)

66. They __________ (build) a new bridge. (active)

67. The book __________ (read) by many people. (passive)

68. She __________ (listen) to music. (active)

69. The food __________ (prepare) for the party. (passive)

70. The police __________ (chase) the thief. (active)

71. The trees __________ (cut down) by the workers. (passive)

72. He __________ (play) the piano. (active)

73. The clothes __________ (wash) in the washing machine. (passive)

74. They __________ (celebrate) his birthday. (active)

75. The car __________ (repair) by the mechanic. (passive)

76. She __________ (sing) a song at the party. (active)

77. The house __________ (clean) every day. (passive)

78. He __________ (write) a book about his travels. (active)

79. The food __________ (cook) by the chef. (passive)

80. The police __________ (catch) the robber. (active)

81. The trees __________ (plant) in the garden. (passive)

82. She __________ (dance) beautifully at the wedding. (active)

83. The letter __________ (post) by the postman. (passive)

84. They __________ (play) tennis in the park. (active)

85. The house __________ (build) last year. (passive)

86. The teacher __________ (teach) the students. (active)

87. The flowers __________ (pick) by the children. (passive)

88. He __________ (read) a book in the library. (active)

89. The car __________ (drive) by the driver. (passive)

90. They __________ (build) a new school in the town. (active)

91. The book __________ (write) by a famous author. (passive)

92. She __________ (listen) to the radio. (active)

93. The food __________ (prepare) for the guests. (passive)

94. The police __________ (investigate) the crime. (active)

95. The trees __________ (cut down) by the storm. (passive)

96. He __________ (play) the guitar. (active)

97. The clothes __________ (iron) by the maid. (passive)

98. They __________ (celebrate) the New Year. (active)

99. The car __________ (repair) by the mechanic. (passive)

100. She __________ (sing) a song at the concert. (active)

Here are some short stories designed as worksheets, focusing on active and passive verb forms:

Worksheet 1: The Mysterious Package

Instructions: Fill in the blanks with the correct active or passive form of the verbs in brackets.

1. Yesterday, a strange package _______________ (deliver) to my door.
2. The delivery person _______________ (ring) the bell and then left quickly.
3. I _______________ (open) the box carefully.
4. Inside, a small, silver key _______________ (find).
5. No one _______________ (know) what the key opens.

Worksheet 2: The Lost Painting

Instructions: Fill in the blanks with the correct active or passive form of the verbs in brackets.

1. The famous painting _______________ (steal) from the museum last night.
2. The police _______________ (investigate) the crime.
3. A witness _______________ (see) a suspicious person leaving the building.
4. The thief _______________ (not catch) yet.
5. The art community _______________ (shock) by the news.

Worksheet 3: The Robot Chef

Instructions: Fill in the blanks with the correct active or passive form of the verbs in brackets.

1. The robot chef _______________ (design) by a team of engineers.
2. It _______________ (cook) delicious meals in minutes.
3. Every day, the ingredients _______________ (place) in the machine.
4. The robot _______________ (prepare) each dish perfectly.
5. The customers _______________ (amaze) by its skills.

Worksheet 4: The Unexpected Storm

Instructions: Fill in the blanks with the correct active or passive form of the verbs in brackets.

1. The picnic _______________ (cancel) due to the sudden storm.
2. Dark clouds _______________ (cover) the sky.
3. The wind _______________ (blow) fiercely.
4. Everyone _______________ (rush) indoors for safety.
5. The trees _______________ (shake) by the strong gusts.

Worksheet 5: The Old Bookshop

Instructions: Fill in the blanks with the correct active or passive form of the verbs in brackets.

1. The old bookshop _______________ (visit) by many readers.
2. Dusty books _______________ (line) the shelves.
3. The owner _______________ (recommend) a classic novel.
4. A rare first edition _______________ (discover) in the corner.
5. The readers _______________ (enjoy) the quiet atmosphere.

Worksheet 6: The Broken Bridge

Instructions: Fill in the blanks with the correct active or passive form of the verbs in brackets.

1. The old wooden bridge _______________ (damage) by the flood.
2. Engineers _______________ (repair) it carefully.
3. Heavy machinery _______________ (use) for the work.
4. The villagers _______________ (watch) the progress.
5. The bridge _______________ (reopen) to the public next week.

Worksheet 7: The Secret Recipe

Instructions: Fill in the blanks with the correct active or passive form of the verbs in brackets.

1. The chef _______________ (guard) the secret recipe carefully.
2. Only a few ingredients _______________ (know) by the assistants.
3. The dish _______________ (prepare) with great precision.
4. Customers _______________ (love) the unique flavor.
5. The recipe _______________ (pass down) through generations.

Worksheet 8: The Lost Dog

Instructions: Fill in the blanks with the correct active or passive form of the verbs in brackets.

1. The small dog _______________ (lose) in the park.
2. Children _______________ (search) everywhere.
3. Posters _______________ (put up) on the trees.
4. A kind woman _______________ (find) the dog near the pond.
5. The owner _______________ (thank) the woman gratefully.

Worksheet 9: The New Computer

Instructions: Fill in the blanks with the correct active or passive form of the verbs in brackets.

1. The new computer _______________ (install) by the technician.
2. Software _______________ (update) regularly.
3. The user _______________ (learn) the new features.
4. Files _______________ (save) on the hard drive.
5. The device _______________ (use) for various tasks.

Worksheet 10: The Ancient Ruins

Instructions: Fill in the blanks with the correct active or passive form of the verbs in brackets.

1. The ancient ruins _______________ (discover) by archaeologists.
2. They _______________ (excavate) the site carefully.
3. Artifacts _______________ (reveal) secrets of the past.
4. Tourists _______________ (visit) the ruins every day.
5. The history _______________ (preserve) for future generations.

Worksheet 11: The Singing Bird

Instructions: Fill in the blanks with the correct active or passive form of the verbs in brackets.

1. A beautiful bird _______________ (hear) in the garden.
2. It _______________ (sing) a melodious song.
3. The children _______________ (watch) it with delight.
4. Seeds _______________ (scatter) for the bird to eat.
5. The peaceful sound _______________ (enjoy) by everyone.

Worksheet 12: The School Play

Instructions: Fill in the blanks with the correct active or passive form of the verbs in brackets.

1. The school play _______________ (perform) by the students.
2. They _______________ (rehearse) for weeks.
3. The audience _______________ (applaud) loudly.
4. Costumes _______________ (make) by the parents.
5. The play _______________ (remember) for years.

Worksheet 13: The Talking Hamster

Instructions: Fill in the blanks with the correct active or passive form of the verbs in brackets.

1. Suddenly, the hamster _______________ (hear) talking.
2. It _______________ (ask) for more sunflower seeds.
3. The owner _______________ (shock) by the request.
4. The hamster's words _______________ (repeat) loudly.
5. Everyone _______________ (laugh) at the silly scene.

Worksheet 14: The Dancing Cactus

Instructions: Fill in the blanks with the correct active or passive form of the verbs in brackets.

1. The cactus _______________ (see) swaying to the music.
2. It _______________ (move) its spiky arms.
3. The gardener _______________ (film) the odd sight.
4. The video _______________ (share) on social media.
5. People _______________ (amuse) by the dancing plant.

Worksheet 15: The Flying Pancake

Instructions: Fill in the blanks with the correct active or passive form of the verbs in brackets.

1. A pancake _______________ (toss) too high.
2. It _______________ (fly) across the kitchen.
3. The cat _______________ (try) to catch it.
4. The pancake _______________ (land) on the ceiling.
5. Breakfast _______________ (delay) by the sticky situation.

Worksheet 16: The Singing Shoes

Instructions: Fill in the blanks with the correct active or passive form of the verbs in brackets.

1. The old shoes _______________ (hear) singing a tune.
2. They _______________ (hum) a catchy melody.
3. The owner _______________ (record) the strange sound.
4. The singing shoes _______________ (become) a local sensation.
5. People _______________ (puzzle) by the musical footwear.

Worksheet 17: The Invisible Dog

Instructions: Fill in the blanks with the correct active or passive form of the verbs in brackets.

1. The dog _______________ (pretend) to be invisible.
2. It _______________ (hide) behind a thin curtain.
3. The owner _______________ (look) for it everywhere.
4. The dog's tail _______________ (see) wagging.
5. The game _______________ (end) with a laugh.

Worksheet 18: The Talking Tomato

Instructions: Fill in the blanks with the correct active or passive form of the verbs in brackets.

1. A tomato _______________ (say) "Hello!"
2. It _______________ (ask) for a salad dressing.
3. The cook _______________ (drop) the knife in surprise.
4. The talking tomato _______________ (place) back in the bowl.
5. The story _______________ (tell) to all the other vegetables.

Worksheet 19: The Mischievous Socks

Instructions: Fill in the blanks with the correct active or passive form of the verbs in brackets.

1. The socks _______________ (escape) from the drawer.
2. They _______________ (hide) under the sofa.
3. The cat _______________ (chase) them playfully.
4. The missing socks _______________ (find) by the owner.
5. The drawer _______________ (lock) tightly afterwards.

Worksheet 20: The Self-Painting Portrait

Instructions: Fill in the blanks with the correct active or passive form of the verbs in brackets.

1. The portrait _______________ (start) to paint itself.
2. It _______________ (add) a mustache.
3. The artist _______________ (watch) in disbelief.
4. The painting _______________ (hang) upside down.
5. The art critics _______________ (confuse) by the modern art.

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