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Free 8th Grade Active and Passive Voice Worksheet

Students learn that in the active voice the subject does the action (the council approved the plan) while in the passive the subject receives it (the plan was approved by the council). They identify voice, convert sentences in both directions, and judge when the passive is the better choice: when the doer is unknown, unimportant or deliberately hidden, and in scientific writing. Controlling voice gives students a precise tool for emphasis and tone.

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Grade
8th Grade
Subject
English
Topic
Sentences & Clauses
Difficulty
Level 2 · Standard
Estimated time
20 minutes
Curriculum
Texas grade levels (TEKS)
Questions
17
Answers
Included, with working
Format
PDF (A4), print or complete online

Students will practice

  • identifying active and passive voice
  • converting active sentences to passive
  • converting passive sentences to active
  • judging when the passive voice is appropriate

Curriculum: Texas grade levels (TEKS). We show specific outcome codes only where they have been verified against the official curriculum document.

What's next?

Completed: Active and Passive Voice

  1. 1Relative Clauses: Essential and Non-Essential Information
  2. 2Parallel Structure: Keeping Lists and Comparisons Balanced

How to use this worksheet

  1. Print the PDF or complete it on screen. Write the student's name and date at the top.
  2. Read the instructions for each part together before starting. Encourage working to be shown.
  3. Mark with the answer sheet. Use the model answers and success criteria as a guide rather than a single right answer.
  4. Record the score, celebrate what went well, then follow the "What's next" suggestion.

Common questions

Who is this worksheet for?

8th Grade students (typically ages 13–14) working on sentences & clauses. It is pitched at level 2 · standard.

Are the answers included?

Yes. The PDF includes a full answer sheet with model answers and success criteria where there is more than one good answer. You can also view the answers online.

How long does it take?

About 20 minutes for 17 questions. Short, regular sessions work best: two or three a week beats one long one.

Do I need to sign up to download?

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Success TutoringWorksheets8th Grade · English · Sentences & Clauses

Active and Passive Voice

Name

Date

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Active: the subject acts. Passive: the subject is acted upon. Choose deliberately.

Part A: Active or passive?

In the active voice, the subject does the action. In the passive voice, the subject has the action done to it (look for a form of *be* + past participle, often followed by *by*). Circle the voice.

1.The council approved the new skate park.
  1. Aactive
  2. Bpassive
2.The new skate park was approved by the council.
  1. Aactive
  2. Bpassive
3.The windows were smashed during the storm.
  1. Aactive
  2. Bpassive
4.Our teacher marked the essays overnight.
  1. Aactive
  2. Bpassive
5.The medal was awarded to the youngest swimmer.
  1. Aactive
  2. Bpassive
6.A huge wave knocked the surfer off her board.
  1. Aactive
  2. Bpassive

Part B: Convert

Rewrite each sentence in the other voice. Keep the same tense.

7.Active → passive: The chef prepared the meal. (answer space)
8.Active → passive: Thousands of fans watched the final. (answer space)
9.Active → passive: The students will present the findings. (answer space)
10.Passive → active: The bridge was designed by a local engineer. (answer space)
11.Passive → active: The lost dog was found by a jogger. (answer space)
12.Passive → active: The letters are delivered by the mail carrier every morning. (answer space)
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