1. ACTIVE VS. PASSIVE VOICE

2. PASSIVE VOICE  The subject is receiving the action of the verb.  Example: The dog was attacked by the cat.

3. ACTIVE VOICE  The subject is the DOER of the verb.  Sentence has a direct object.  Example: The cat attacked the dog.

4. HOW DO I AVOID PASSIVE VOICE?  I am glad you asked!  Avoid linking verbs! “To be” verbs create passive voice.  To be verbs?Avoid “to have” as well!  Be being beenhave has had  Am is are  Was were

5. YOUR TURN…  Find 3 sentences in your letter with passive voice and fix them!  Don’t worry – I don’t expect perfection. Just do your best!

6. I NEED MORE HELP!  Okay. I have added a couple extra practice sheets on my webpage and two links to OWL at Purdue’s help sheets for changing passive voice to active voice.  And, we will practice again on Friday…