1. Common Writing Problems: Verbs 9-10 Writing Companion © Perfection Learning ® Reproduction permitted for classroom use only. 1 Lesson 3 Verbs Activity 3.3 Active and Passive Voice Verbs (p. 84) Directions: Rewrite each sentence that you think should be in active voice. If you think that passive voice is correct in the sentence, write C. 1. An exciting game was expected that night by the fans. 2. The land for the new library was purchased by the city last February.

2. Common Writing Problems: Verbs 9-10 Writing Companion © Perfection Learning ® Reproduction permitted for classroom use only. 2 Lesson 3 Verbs Activity 3.3 Active and Passive Voice Verbs (p. 84) Directions: Rewrite each sentence that you think should be in active voice. If you think that passive voice is correct in the sentence, write C. 1. An exciting game was expected that night by the fans. The fans expected an exciting game that night. 2. The land for the new library was purchased by the city last February.

3. Common Writing Problems: Verbs 9-10 Writing Companion © Perfection Learning ® Reproduction permitted for classroom use only. 3 Lesson 3 Verbs Activity 3.3 Active and Passive Voice Verbs (p. 84) Directions: Rewrite each sentence that you think should be in active voice. If you think that passive voice is correct in the sentence, write C. 1. An exciting game was expected that night by the fans. The fans expected an exciting game that night. 2. The land for the new library was purchased by the city last February. The city purchased the land for the new library last February.

4. Common Writing Problems: Verbs 9-10 Writing Companion © Perfection Learning ® Reproduction permitted for classroom use only. 4 Lesson 3 Verbs Activity 3.3 Active and Passive Voice Verbs (p. 84) Directions: Rewrite each sentence that you think should be in active voice. If you think that passive voice is correct in the sentence, write C. 3. Oddly enough, the door was unlocked when we arrived. 4. The new strategy was completely forgotten by the team.

5. Common Writing Problems: Verbs 9-10 Writing Companion © Perfection Learning ® Reproduction permitted for classroom use only. 5 Lesson 3 Verbs Activity 3.3 Active and Passive Voice Verbs (p. 84) Directions: Rewrite each sentence that you think should be in active voice. If you think that passive voice is correct in the sentence, write C. 3. Oddly enough, the door was unlocked when we arrived. C 4. The new strategy was completely forgotten by the team.

6. Common Writing Problems: Verbs 9-10 Writing Companion © Perfection Learning ® Reproduction permitted for classroom use only. 6 Lesson 3 Verbs Activity 3.3 Active and Passive Voice Verbs (p. 84) Directions: Rewrite each sentence that you think should be in active voice. If you think that passive voice is correct in the sentence, write C. 3. Oddly enough, the door was unlocked when we arrived. C 4. The new strategy was completely forgotten by the team. The team completely forgot the new strategy.

7. Common Writing Problems: Verbs 9-10 Writing Companion © Perfection Learning ® Reproduction permitted for classroom use only. 7 Lesson 3 Verbs Activity 3.3 Active and Passive Voice Verbs (p. 84) Directions: Rewrite each sentence that you think should be in active voice. If you think that passive voice is correct in the sentence, write C. 5. Smoking is not allowed in the building.

8. Common Writing Problems: Verbs 9-10 Writing Companion © Perfection Learning ® Reproduction permitted for classroom use only. 8 Lesson 3 Verbs Activity 3.3 Active and Passive Voice Verbs (p. 84) Directions: Rewrite each sentence that you think should be in active voice. If you think that passive voice is correct in the sentence, write C. 5. Smoking is not allowed in the building. C