Verbs: Active vs Passive Voice
English
GCSE
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A worksheet analysing and annotating examples of active and passive voice in various texts, aimed at GCSE students.
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Verbs: Active vs Passive Voice
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Introduction to Active and Passive Voice
The old clock tower struck twelve, echoing through the silent square. Meanwhile, the students had completed their exams before the teacher handed out the papers. A mysterious letter was found in the library, left untouched for decades. In recent years, many crimes have been solved thanks to diligent detective work. The chef prepared the meal, while the waiters served the guests with promptness.
1.
Identify two sentences in the passage that are written in the passive voice.
[2 marks]2.
Select the sentence that uses active voice to describe an action.
Aa) The clock tower struck twelve.
Bb) The letter was left untouched for decades.
Cc) Many crimes have been solved.
Dd) The meal was prepared by the chef.
3.
Explain how the use of passive voice in the sentence 'Many crimes have been been solved' affects the emphasis of the statement.
[3 marks]4.
Transform the sentence 'The chef prepared the meal' into passive voice.
[2 marks]5.
Identify one example of passive voice used to create a formal or neutral tone in the passage.
[2 marks]6.
Analyse how the use of active and passive voice in the passage contributes to the tone and focus of each sentence. Write your analysis in 4-5 sentences.
[6 marks]7.
Select the sentence that is most likely to be written in active voice and explain why.
Aa) The library was left untouched for decades.
Bb) The detective solved the case swiftly.
Cc) The letter was discovered by a student.
Dd) Many crimes have been solved.
8.
Write a brief paragraph (around 150 words) describing a recent event, using both active and passive voice appropriately. Focus on clarity and variety.
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