English Studies - Grade 9

English Studies
Grade 9
21/5/20

Active and Passive Sentence

A) An active sentence is the sentence which subject performs an action. e.g
> The lion chased the hunter.
> My doctor prescribed.these pills.
> My mother cooked this delicacy.
> I drew the bird.
> Kingley insulted the old woman.
> Ezinne is baking my birthday cake.
> I will prepare dinner.

B) A Passive sentence is a sentence in which the subject is acted upon by the verb. e.g
> The hunter was chased by a lion.
> These pills we're prescribed by my doctor.
> This delicacy was cooked by my mother.
> The bird was drawn by me.
> The old woman was insulted by Kingsley.
> My birthday cake is being baked by Ezinne.
> Dinner will be prepared by me.

Assignment:
Change the the following sentences from active to Passive sentences.
1.) Rekia will write the letter.
2.) Eze must cut the grass.
3.) Layo must spend the money.
4.) We ought to learn French.
5.) You should write the exam.

Good luck!

Clara O.