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ENGLISH
Quarter 1 – Module 3
ACTIVE AND PASSIVE VOICE

STEPHANIE JOY Q. DELOS SANTOS, LPT

09632358946 / stephaniejoyquiamjot21@gmail.com
Subject Teacher

Name: ___________________________________________ Section: ___________________

 SELF-LEARNING MODULE OF GRADE 7 ENGLISH

SY 2021-2022

QUARTER 1

ACTIVE AND PASSIVE VOICE

SUBJECT MATTER: Active and Passive Voice

TIME DURATION: 1 week

Module Overview: This module is designed to help you identify

whether the sentence is an active or passive voice.
The learner demonstrates understanding of: pre-colonial
Philippine literature as a means of connecting to the
Content
past; various reading styles; ways of determining word
Standard:
meaning; the sounds of English and the prosodic
features of speech; and correct subject-verb agreement.
The learner transfers learning by: showing appreciation
for the literature of the past; comprehending texts using
appropriate reading styles; participating in conversation
Performance using appropriate context-dependent expressions;
Standard: producing English sounds correctly and using the
prosodic features of speech effectively in various
situations; and observing correct subject-verb
agreement.
Identify the genre, purpose, intended audience and
Learning features of various viewed texts such as movie clip,
Competency: trailer, newsflash, internet-based program, documentary,
video. (EN7VC-I-d-6)
At the end of the lesson, you are expected to:

A. define active and passive voice;

Learning M. identify the active and passive voice meaningfully in

Objectives: the sentence given; and

T. compose a single paragraph with 3 sentences in

active voice and 2 sentences in passive voice.

Essential What is the importance of using active and passive voice

Question/s: in the sentence?
Materials: Module, pen and paper, books, internet
Core Values: Excellence and Innovativeness
References: Arana, R., Cidro, M., Manongsong, P., (2019) Integrated
English for Effective Communication, 927 Quezon
Avenue, Quezon City, Philippines. Phoenix Publishing
House, Inc.

Pre-Assessment:

Before we will proceed to our lesson, please

answer the activity given below.
Directions: Identify and encircle whether the following sentences are
written in the active or passive voice.
Then write the doer of the action on the blank space provided. If the doer is
unknown, write a question mark (?).
Example: We saw the game at the stadium. active / passive ____we____
1) Thomas feeds his dog. active / passive ____________
2) The dog is fed by Thomas. active / passive ____________
3) The family went to the beach. active / passive ____________
4) The letter was written by Marshall. active / passive ____________
5) The game had been won by the blue team. active / passive
____________
6) The problem was solved. active / passive ____________
7)The stunt man risked his life. active / passive ____________
8) The fire was extinguished. active / passive ____________
9)The car was being cleaned by its owner. active / passive ____________
10) It gets cold here during the winter. active / passive ____________

Hello again my dear grade 7 students! How are

you today? I hope that you’re okay and safe. I
am teacher Stephanie your English teacher.
And today, you will learn about passive and
active voices. Are you excited? I know you are
excited!
LET’S BEGIN !!!
I. Introduction
Activity 1: Let’s hear your voice!
Directions: Identify whether the sentence is an active or passive.
Write your answer on the space provided before the number.

__________ 1. The Japanese soldiers attacked the Philippines.

__________ 2. The Filipinos were attacked by the soldiers.
__________ 3. The Americans helped the Filipinos in this war.
__________ 4. The wounded were healed by the Filipino doctors.
__________ 5. President Quezon ensured an efficient and effective
government.
__________ 6. People evacuated from the part of the city which was
destroyed.
__________ 7. The news about the attack was published by The Herald.
__________ 8. The order about informing the people of the attack was
given by the general.
__________ 9. Many men, both Filipinos and Americans, fought for our
freedom.
__________ 10. The Japanese pursuit planes were destroyed by the pilot.

Good job my dear students!

Finally, you are done
answering your first activity.
Now, let us check your
answers.

FIRM-UP

Concept Notes
In this lesson, we will discuss about passive and active voice. Are you
ready? Let’s get on!
How to identify whether it is in the active or passive voice?
The answer is, when the subject does or “acts upon” the verb, the
sentence is said to be in the active voice. When the subject receives the
action of the verb, the sentence is said to be in the passive voice.
What do we mean by "voice"?
A voice of a verb tells us whether the subject of a sentence does the
action (= the active voice) or is affected by it (= the passive voice).
Examples:
• Given this sentence, "Yaell climbed the tree”, the verb "climbed" is in the
active voice. In other words, the form "climbed" shows that the subject
(Yaell) did the active voice. This what makes the sentence "Yaell climbed
the tree" in the active voice.
• While in this sentence, "The tree was climbed by Yaell," the verb "was
climbed" is in the passive voice. In other words, the form "was climbed"
shows that the subject (The tree) was affected by the action. This what
makes also the sentence "The tree was climbed by Yaell" in the passive
voice.

The active voice is commonly used in writing. It occurs when the subject
comes first before the verb and the subject is the one doing the action of the
sentence. The passive voice, however, focus attention on the person or
thing affected by the action. When a passive voice takes two objects, an
indirect or direct object, the indirect object becomes the subject, but we can
also use the direct object as the subject. Both two forms are possible.

Let us examine again these examples. Notice that the subject is doing the
action. These sentences are in the active voice.
• John gives a present to the little boy. (subject) (verb)
• Carlos Bulosan revealed the reality about social discrimination. (subject)
(verb)
• The old man accused the poor family of stealing the spirit of his (subject)
(verb) family’s food by smelling.
• The judge pounded the gravel. (subject) (verb)
• My brothers threw a small change in a straw hat. (subject) (verb) Here are
other set of sentences. The subject of the sentence this time receives the
action of the verb. These sentences are in the passive voice.
• The money is thrown in the garbage can. ( active verb – throws: passive
verb – is thrown )
• The unexpected ending was shown in the story. ( active verb – shown :
passive verb – was shown
• The essay was written by my son. (active verb – written : passive verb –
was written
• A small change was deleted in the file of my computer. (active verb –
deleted : passive verb – was deleted

Active and Passive Voice Comparison

In the following examples of sentences, you’ll start to become an
active voice expert.
Be guided with this formula in forming your sentences.
Subject + verb + object Object + verb +subject
Active Voice Passive Voice
We are going to watch a A movie is going to be
movie tonight. watched by us tonight.

Harry ate six shrimp at At dinner, six shrimps were

dinner. eaten by Harry.

Remember: A sentence emphasizing the subject performing an

action is in active voice while a sentence emphasizing the action
or the object of the sentence is in passive voice

Once you have identified which voice a sentence is in, you can follow
several steps to revise it into the other voice.
TENSE ACTIVE PASSIVE
Present Simple Keep Is kept
Present Is keeping Is being kept
Continuous
Past Simple kept Was kept
 Past Continuous Was keeping Was being kept
Present Perfect Have kept Have been kept
Past Perfect Had kept Had been kept
Future Simple Will keep Will be kept
Future be going to Will be keeping Is going to be done
Simple Modal Must keep Must be kept
Phrase Modal Should be kept Should have been kept

Processing question: Write your answer on the space provided.

1. What is Active and Passive voice?

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2. How to change an active voice sentence to a passive

voice sentence?
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Dear students, for the next activity you are going to identify what voice
is used in the given sentences below.
Activity 2: Circle Me!
Instructions: Identify whether the sentence is active or passive voice.
Encircle the letter of your answer.

1. I drink a glass of chocolate milk.

a. Active b. Passive
2. Tanya reads her favorite book.
a. Active b. Passive
3. The money was given as a gift.
 a. Active b. Passive
4. They are paid on Saturdays.
a. Active b. Passive
5. The movie is being viewed in public.
a. Active b. Passive
6. The boy washes my car every weekend.
a. Active b. Passive
7. Anya’s hair was cut by a professional.
a. Active b. Passive
8. Lance will join the sepak takraw practice this week.
a. Active b. Passive
9. She might have been wounded from the car accident.
a. Active b. Passive
10. Tinikling is being danced by the visitors.
a. Active b. Passive

TRANSFER

Activity 3: Share It!

Instructions: Complete the table below. Provide an analogy for each nature
of relationship.
Compose a single paragraph with 3 sentences in active voice and 2
sentences in passive voice based on your experience or awareness about
the Covid 19 Pandemic that we are struggling right now. Express your views
and opinions on how do you feel about it.
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This is the criteria that you need to follow:
5 3 1
Quality of Writing Piece was Somewhat Piece had no
written in an informative and style or voice
extraordinary organized
style and voice.
Very informative
and well
organize
Grammar usage No spelling, Few spelling and So many
and mechanics punctuation or punctuation spelling,
grammatical errors, minor punctuation and
errors grammatical grammatical
errors errors that
interferes with
the meaning.

Since you are familiar with our topic today. Let’s us enrich
your knowledge by answering the activities given below.

Post Assessment
Directions: If the statement is Active voice, change it to Passive voice. If
it is passive, change it to active. Write your answer on the space provided.

1. The metal beams were corroded by the saltwater.

The salt water ________________________________.
2. The kangaroo carried her baby in her pouch.
The baby __________________________________________
3. The house was remodeled by the homeowners to help it sell.
The homeowners__________________________________________.
4. Thousands of tourists visit the Grand Canyon every year.
The Grand Canyon_________________________________________.
5. The director will give you instructions.
Instructions ____________________________________.
6. The movie was viewed by the Theater Arts students.
The Theater Arts students ______________________________________.
7. Larry generously donated money to the homeless shelter.
Money ____________________________________________.
8. Vilma will bake a dozen of cookies for the bake sale.
A dozen of cookies ___________________________________.
9. The couple is making all the reservations for the wedding.
All the reservations_________________________________.
10. Every night, the office is vacuumed and dusted by the cleaning crew.
The cleaning crew ____________________________________________

Additional Activity:
Instructions: Give the correct verb form to complete the active and passive
voice in the sentence.
1. Ariana _____________ the balloon.
The balloon ______________ by Ariana.
2. Alexa __________ the ball with the bat.
The ball _____________ by Alexa with the bat.
3. Rohane ____________ the Math problem with ease.
The Math problem _____________ by Rohane with ease.
4. Mother ____________ a story to her child.
A story _____________ by Mother to her child.
5. The man _____________ a bike in the fields.
A bike _____________ by the man in the fields.

Finally! you’re done studying

and answering your third
module my dear students! Keep
up the good work and God bless.
See you on your next module!
-Teacher Stephanie