{"id":7199,"date":"2026-05-12T15:23:46","date_gmt":"2026-05-12T09:53:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/?p=7199"},"modified":"2026-05-12T16:13:47","modified_gmt":"2026-05-12T10:43:47","slug":"active-and-passive-voice-rules","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/active-and-passive-voice-rules\/","title":{"rendered":"Active and Passive Voice Rules"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"34\" data-end=\"262\"><span class=\"cursor-pointer rounded-sm px-0.5 transition-colors bg-emerald-100 dark:bg-emerald-500\/20 hover:brightness-90\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Voice is a crucial aspect of English grammar.<\/span> <span class=\"cursor-pointer rounded-sm px-0.5 transition-colors bg-emerald-100 dark:bg-emerald-500\/20 hover:brightness-90\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">It indicates if the subject of the sentence is performing the action or if the action is performed on the subject.<\/span> <span class=\"cursor-pointer rounded-sm px-0.5 transition-colors bg-emerald-100 dark:bg-emerald-500\/20 hover:brightness-90\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">To know the difference between the active and passive voice, contributing to the improvement of writing, speaking, and sentence clarity.<\/span> <span class=\"cursor-pointer rounded-sm px-0.5 transition-colors bg-emerald-100 dark:bg-emerald-500\/20 hover:brightness-90\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">In this article, you will learn the meaning of active and passive voice, important rules, sentence structures, examples, and tips to easily change sentences from active voice to passive voice.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/active-and-passive-voice-rules\/#What_is_Active_Voice\" >What is Active Voice?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/active-and-passive-voice-rules\/#Why_do_we_use_Active_Voice\" >Why do we use Active Voice?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/active-and-passive-voice-rules\/#What_is_Passive_Voice\" >What is Passive Voice?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/active-and-passive-voice-rules\/#Why_Do_We_Use_Passive_Voice\" >Why Do We Use Passive Voice?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/active-and-passive-voice-rules\/#Difference_Between_Active_and_Passive_Voice\" >Difference Between Active and Passive Voice<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/active-and-passive-voice-rules\/#Rules_for_Changing_Active_Voice_into_Passive_Voice\" >Rules for Changing Active Voice into Passive Voice<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/active-and-passive-voice-rules\/#Rule_1_Identify_Subject_Verb_and_Object\" >Rule 1: Identify Subject, Verb, and Object<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/active-and-passive-voice-rules\/#Rule_2_The_Object_Becomes_the_Subject\" >Rule 2: The Object Becomes the Subject<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/active-and-passive-voice-rules\/#Rule_3_Use_the_Correct_Form_of_%E2%80%9CBe%E2%80%9D\" >Rule 3: Use the Correct Form of \u201cBe\u201d<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/active-and-passive-voice-rules\/#Common_Forms_of_%E2%80%9CBe%E2%80%9D\" >Common Forms of \u201cBe\u201d<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/active-and-passive-voice-rules\/#Rule_5_Add_%E2%80%9CBy%E2%80%9D_Before_the_Doer\" >Rule 5: Add \u201cBy\u201d Before the Doer<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/active-and-passive-voice-rules\/#Tense-wise_Rules_for_Active_and_Passive_Voice\" >Tense-wise Rules for Active and Passive Voice<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/active-and-passive-voice-rules\/#Simple_Present_Tense\" >Simple Present Tense<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/active-and-passive-voice-rules\/#Present_Continuous_Tense\" >Present Continuous Tense<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/active-and-passive-voice-rules\/#Present_Perfect_Tense\" >Present Perfect Tense<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/active-and-passive-voice-rules\/#Simple_Past_Tense\" >Simple Past Tense<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/active-and-passive-voice-rules\/#Past_Continuous_Tense\" >Past Continuous Tense<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/active-and-passive-voice-rules\/#Simple_Future_Tense\" >Simple Future Tense<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/active-and-passive-voice-rules\/#Imperative_Sentences_in_Passive_Voice\" >Imperative Sentences in Passive Voice<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/active-and-passive-voice-rules\/#Interrogative_Sentences_in_Passive_Voice\" >Interrogative Sentences in Passive Voice<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/active-and-passive-voice-rules\/#Sentences_That_Cannot_Be_Changed_into_Passive_Voice\" >Sentences That Cannot Be Changed into Passive Voice<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/active-and-passive-voice-rules\/#Tips_to_Learn_Active_and_Passive_Voice_Easily\" >Tips to Learn Active and Passive Voice Easily<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/active-and-passive-voice-rules\/#Focus_on_the_Object\" >Focus on the Object<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/active-and-passive-voice-rules\/#Learn_Verb_Forms\" >Learn Verb Forms<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/active-and-passive-voice-rules\/#Understand_Tenses\" >Understand Tenses<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/active-and-passive-voice-rules\/#Practice_Daily\" >Practice Daily<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/active-and-passive-voice-rules\/#Common_Mistakes_in_Active_and_Passive_Voice\" >Common Mistakes in Active and Passive Voice<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/active-and-passive-voice-rules\/#Missing_the_Object\" >Missing the Object<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/active-and-passive-voice-rules\/#Examples_of_Active_and_Passive_Voice\" >Examples of Active and Passive Voice<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/active-and-passive-voice-rules\/#Final_Thoughts\" >Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/active-and-passive-voice-rules\/#FAQs_on_Active_and_Passive_Voice_Rules\" >FAQs on Active and Passive Voice Rules<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Active_Voice\"><\/span>What is Active Voice?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7206 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Active-Voice-final.jpg\" alt=\"Active Voice\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Active-Voice-final.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Active-Voice-final-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Active-Voice-final-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Active-Voice-final-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"489\" data-end=\"564\"><span class=\"cursor-pointer rounded-sm px-0.5 transition-colors bg-emerald-100 dark:bg-emerald-500\/20 hover:brightness-90\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/unacademy.com\/content\/kerala-psc\/study-material\/language-proficiency-english\/active-voice\/?utm_source=saaszeal&amp;utm_medium=referral\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Active voice<\/a>: The subject of the sentence is doing the action.<\/span> <span class=\"cursor-pointer rounded-sm px-0.5 transition-colors bg-emerald-100 dark:bg-emerald-500\/20 hover:brightness-90\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">It renders sentences easy to understand, simple, and clear to readers and hearers.<\/span> <span class=\"cursor-pointer rounded-sm px-0.5 transition-colors bg-emerald-100 dark:bg-emerald-500\/20 hover:brightness-90\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">In common usage, active voice is employed in writing or speaking to impart information in a more direct manner.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"489\" data-end=\"564\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_we_use_Active_Voice\"><\/span>Why do we use Active Voice?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"489\" data-end=\"564\"><span class=\"cursor-pointer rounded-sm px-0.5 transition-colors bg-emerald-100 dark:bg-emerald-500\/20 hover:brightness-90\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Active voice is employed to make sentences clear, direct and easy for understanding.<\/span> <span class=\"cursor-pointer rounded-sm px-0.5 transition-colors bg-emerald-100 dark:bg-emerald-500\/20 hover:brightness-90\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">It can be used to make it easier for readers to understand what is happening and who is doing the action, which makes communication and sentence flow easier.<\/span> <span class=\"cursor-pointer rounded-sm px-0.5 transition-colors bg-emerald-100 dark:bg-emerald-500\/20 hover:brightness-90\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Active voice is seen more often in conversational, academic, blogs, and professional writing because it conveys a more natural and engaging tone.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-section-id=\"moqdog\" data-start=\"566\" data-end=\"595\"><strong>Structure of Active Voice<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-section-id=\"moqdog\" data-start=\"566\" data-end=\"595\">She Writes a letter<\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"597\" data-end=\"622\">\n<p data-start=\"599\" data-end=\"622\">Subject + Verb + Object<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><span tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" data-url=\"ca:\/\/s?q=Explain_subject_in_active_voice\">Subject<\/span><\/strong> \u2192 <em>She<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong><span tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" data-url=\"ca:\/\/s?q=Explain_verb_in_active_voice\">Verb<\/span><\/strong> \u2192 <em>writes<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong><span tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" data-url=\"ca:\/\/s?q=Explain_object_in_active_voice\">Object<\/span><\/strong> \u2192 <em>a letter<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>So, the subject (<em>She<\/em>) is the does of the action, the verb (<em>writes<\/em>) shows the action, and the object (<em>a letter<\/em>) receives the action.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p data-section-id=\"65sjla\" data-start=\"624\" data-end=\"652\"><strong>Examples of Active Voice<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"654\" data-end=\"778\">\n<li data-section-id=\"6d07dh\" data-start=\"654\" data-end=\"678\">Rahul writes a letter.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1ndpzva\" data-start=\"679\" data-end=\"713\">The teacher explains the lesson.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1rwstrd\" data-start=\"714\" data-end=\"752\">She completed the project yesterday.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1g2h82s\" data-start=\"753\" data-end=\"778\">The dog chased the cat.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"780\" data-end=\"835\">In all these examples, the subject is doing the action.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1i0bj6f\" data-start=\"842\" data-end=\"867\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Passive_Voice\"><\/span>What is Passive Voice?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7208 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/passive-voice-final.jpg\" alt=\"Passive Voice \" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/passive-voice-final.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/passive-voice-final-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/passive-voice-final-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/passive-voice-final-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"869\" data-end=\"945\"><span class=\"cursor-pointer rounded-sm px-0.5 transition-colors bg-emerald-100 dark:bg-emerald-500\/20 hover:brightness-90\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/unacademy.com\/content\/cbse-class-12\/study-material\/english\/passive-voice\/?utm_source=saaszeal&amp;utm_medium=referral\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Passive voice<\/a> is a way of arranging a sentence that shows the person or thing receiving the action rather than the person or thing doing the action.<\/span> <span class=\"cursor-pointer rounded-sm px-0.5 transition-colors bg-emerald-100 dark:bg-emerald-500\/20 hover:brightness-90\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">It is used primarily only when the action or the result is more important than the person or thing that is responsible for the action.<\/span> <span class=\"cursor-pointer rounded-sm px-0.5 transition-colors bg-emerald-100 dark:bg-emerald-500\/20 hover:brightness-90\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Passive sentences are frequently used in formal writing, reports, academic writing, and official writing.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"diziuw\" data-start=\"1656\" data-end=\"1686\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Do_We_Use_Passive_Voice\"><\/span>Why Do We Use Passive Voice?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"cursor-pointer rounded-sm px-0.5 transition-colors bg-emerald-100 dark:bg-emerald-500\/20 hover:brightness-90\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">When the action or result is more important than the person who performs it, use passive voice.<\/span> <span class=\"cursor-pointer rounded-sm px-0.5 transition-colors bg-emerald-100 dark:bg-emerald-500\/20 hover:brightness-90\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">It is also useful when the agent of the action is not explicitly stated or otherwise implied.<\/span> <span class=\"cursor-pointer rounded-sm px-0.5 transition-colors bg-emerald-100 dark:bg-emerald-500\/20 hover:brightness-90\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Passive voice is often used in formal writing, scientific papers and reports, news articles, and official announcements.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-section-id=\"1t0agav\" data-start=\"947\" data-end=\"977\"><strong>Structure of Passive Voice<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-section-id=\"1t0agav\" data-start=\"947\" data-end=\"977\">A letter is written by Rahul<\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"979\" data-end=\"1035\">\n<p data-start=\"981\" data-end=\"1035\">Object + Helping Verb + Past Participle + by + Subject<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><span tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" data-url=\"ca:\/\/s?q=Explain_object_in_passive_voice\">Object<\/span><\/strong> \u2192 <em>A letter<\/em> (This is the receiver of the action and comes first in passive voice.)<\/li>\n<li><strong><span tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" data-url=\"ca:\/\/s?q=Explain_helping_verbs_in_passive_voice\">Helping Verb<\/span><\/strong> \u2192 <em>is<\/em> (Supports the main verb and shows tense.)<\/li>\n<li><strong><span tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" data-url=\"ca:\/\/s?q=Explain_past_participle_in_passive_voice\">Past Participle<\/span><\/strong> \u2192 <em>written<\/em> (The main verb in passive form.)<\/li>\n<li><strong><span tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" data-url=\"ca:\/\/s?q=Explain_by_in_passive_voice\">By<\/span><\/strong> \u2192 <em>by<\/em> (Introduces the doer of the action in passive voice.)<\/li>\n<li><strong><span tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" data-url=\"ca:\/\/s?q=Explain_subject_in_passive_voice\">Subject<\/span><\/strong> \u2192 <em>Rahul<\/em> (The original doer of the action, placed after \u201cby.\u201d)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p data-section-id=\"1pe0stl\" data-start=\"1037\" data-end=\"1066\"><strong>Examples of Passive Voice<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1068\" data-end=\"1220\">\n<li data-section-id=\"u1hb1h\" data-start=\"1100\" data-end=\"1141\">The lesson is explained by the teacher.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1a2fyuu\" data-start=\"1142\" data-end=\"1187\">The project was completed by her yesterday.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"nsjpga\" data-start=\"1188\" data-end=\"1220\">The cat was chased by the dog.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1222\" data-end=\"1285\">Here, the focus is on the action or the receiver of the action.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"12va6g1\" data-start=\"1292\" data-end=\"1337\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Difference_Between_Active_and_Passive_Voice\"><\/span>Difference Between Active and Passive Voice<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\">\n<div class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<table class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-start=\"1339\" data-end=\"1649\">\n<thead data-start=\"1339\" data-end=\"1371\">\n<tr data-start=\"1339\" data-end=\"1371\">\n<th class=\"last:pe-10\" data-start=\"1339\" data-end=\"1354\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Active Voice<\/th>\n<th class=\"last:pe-10\" data-start=\"1354\" data-end=\"1371\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Passive Voice<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"1382\" data-end=\"1649\">\n<tr data-start=\"1382\" data-end=\"1443\">\n<td data-start=\"1382\" data-end=\"1412\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Subject performs the action<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"1412\" data-end=\"1443\">Subject receives the action<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1444\" data-end=\"1491\">\n<td data-start=\"1444\" data-end=\"1463\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Direct and clear<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"1463\" data-end=\"1491\">Focuses on action\/result<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1492\" data-end=\"1568\">\n<td data-start=\"1492\" data-end=\"1527\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Common in everyday communication<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"1527\" data-end=\"1568\">Common in formal and official writing<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1569\" data-end=\"1649\">\n<td data-start=\"1569\" data-end=\"1605\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Example: The boy kicked the ball.<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"1605\" data-end=\"1649\">Example: The ball was kicked by the boy.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1686uns\" data-start=\"1992\" data-end=\"2044\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rules_for_Changing_Active_Voice_into_Passive_Voice\"><\/span>Rules for Changing Active Voice into Passive Voice<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7210 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Rules-Final.jpg\" alt=\"Rules\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Rules-Final.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Rules-Final-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Rules-Final-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Rules-Final-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4 data-section-id=\"gw04dh\" data-start=\"2046\" data-end=\"2091\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rule_1_Identify_Subject_Verb_and_Object\"><\/span>Rule 1: Identify Subject, Verb, and Object<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"2093\" data-end=\"2128\">Before changing the sentence, find:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2130\" data-end=\"2155\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1l2ew1g\" data-start=\"2130\" data-end=\"2139\">Subject<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1j4hdsb\" data-start=\"2140\" data-end=\"2146\">Verb<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1sdqen1\" data-start=\"2147\" data-end=\"2155\">Object<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-section-id=\"16zgw4u\" data-start=\"2157\" data-end=\"2168\"><strong>Example<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2170\" data-end=\"2209\"><strong data-start=\"2170\" data-end=\"2187\">Active Voice:<\/strong><br data-start=\"2187\" data-end=\"2190\" \/>Ravi eats an apple.<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2211\" data-end=\"2261\">\n<li data-section-id=\"nh2wsl\" data-start=\"2211\" data-end=\"2227\">Subject = Ravi<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"18kwg9h\" data-start=\"2228\" data-end=\"2241\">Verb = eats<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1yxvlqf\" data-start=\"2242\" data-end=\"2261\">Object = an apple<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2263\" data-end=\"2310\"><strong data-start=\"2263\" data-end=\"2281\">Passive Voice:<\/strong><br data-start=\"2281\" data-end=\"2284\" \/>An apple is eaten by Ravi.<\/p>\n<h4 data-section-id=\"1ir4f16\" data-start=\"2317\" data-end=\"2358\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rule_2_The_Object_Becomes_the_Subject\"><\/span>Rule 2: The Object Becomes the Subject<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"2360\" data-end=\"2432\">In passive voice, the object of the active sentence becomes the subject.<\/p>\n<p data-section-id=\"16zgw4u\" data-start=\"2434\" data-end=\"2445\"><strong>Example<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2447\" data-end=\"2532\"><strong data-start=\"2447\" data-end=\"2458\">Active:<\/strong> The chef cooked the meal.<br data-start=\"2484\" data-end=\"2487\" \/><strong data-start=\"2487\" data-end=\"2499\">Passive:<\/strong> The meal was cooked by the chef.<\/p>\n<h4 data-section-id=\"13rn4v\" data-start=\"2539\" data-end=\"2578\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rule_3_Use_the_Correct_Form_of_%E2%80%9CBe%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>Rule 3: Use the Correct Form of \u201cBe\u201d<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"2580\" data-end=\"2628\">The helping verb changes according to the tense.<\/p>\n<h4 data-section-id=\"14zmm3l\" data-start=\"2630\" data-end=\"2654\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_Forms_of_%E2%80%9CBe%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>Common Forms of \u201cBe\u201d<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<div class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\">\n<div class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<table class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-start=\"2656\" data-end=\"2866\">\n<thead data-start=\"2656\" data-end=\"2680\">\n<tr data-start=\"2656\" data-end=\"2680\">\n<th class=\"last:pe-10\" data-start=\"2656\" data-end=\"2664\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Tense<\/th>\n<th class=\"last:pe-10\" data-start=\"2664\" data-end=\"2680\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Helping Verb<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"2691\" data-end=\"2866\">\n<tr data-start=\"2691\" data-end=\"2723\">\n<td data-start=\"2691\" data-end=\"2708\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Present Simple<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2708\" data-end=\"2723\">is, am, are<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2724\" data-end=\"2751\">\n<td data-start=\"2724\" data-end=\"2738\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Past Simple<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2738\" data-end=\"2751\">was, were<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2752\" data-end=\"2779\">\n<td data-start=\"2752\" data-end=\"2768\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Future Simple<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"2768\" data-end=\"2779\" data-col-size=\"sm\">will be<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2780\" data-end=\"2824\">\n<td data-start=\"2780\" data-end=\"2801\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Present Continuous<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2801\" data-end=\"2824\">is being, are being<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2825\" data-end=\"2866\">\n<td data-start=\"2825\" data-end=\"2843\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Present Perfect<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2843\" data-end=\"2866\">has been, have been<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: 24px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\">Rule 4: Main Verb Changes into Past Participle<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-start=\"2924\" data-end=\"3010\">The main verb in passive voice is always written in the <strong data-start=\"2980\" data-end=\"3009\">past participle form (V3)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-section-id=\"1wxceu5\" data-start=\"3012\" data-end=\"3024\"><strong>Examples<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\">\n<div class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<table class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-start=\"3026\" data-end=\"3144\">\n<thead data-start=\"3026\" data-end=\"3057\">\n<tr data-start=\"3026\" data-end=\"3057\">\n<th class=\"last:pe-10\" data-start=\"3026\" data-end=\"3038\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Base Verb<\/th>\n<th class=\"last:pe-10\" data-start=\"3038\" data-end=\"3057\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Past Participle<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"3068\" data-end=\"3144\">\n<tr data-start=\"3068\" data-end=\"3087\">\n<td data-start=\"3068\" data-end=\"3076\" data-col-size=\"sm\">write<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"3076\" data-end=\"3087\" data-col-size=\"sm\">written<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"3088\" data-end=\"3103\">\n<td data-start=\"3088\" data-end=\"3094\" data-col-size=\"sm\">eat<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"3094\" data-end=\"3103\" data-col-size=\"sm\">eaten<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"3104\" data-end=\"3119\">\n<td data-start=\"3104\" data-end=\"3111\" data-col-size=\"sm\">make<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"3111\" data-end=\"3119\" data-col-size=\"sm\">made<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"3120\" data-end=\"3144\">\n<td data-start=\"3120\" data-end=\"3131\" data-col-size=\"sm\">complete<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"3131\" data-end=\"3144\">completed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"umr9ib\" data-start=\"3151\" data-end=\"3186\"><\/h2>\n<h4 data-section-id=\"umr9ib\" data-start=\"3151\" data-end=\"3186\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rule_5_Add_%E2%80%9CBy%E2%80%9D_Before_the_Doer\"><\/span>Rule 5: Add \u201cBy\u201d Before the Doer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"3188\" data-end=\"3248\">The original subject is usually added using the word <strong data-start=\"3241\" data-end=\"3247\">by<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-section-id=\"16zgw4u\" data-start=\"3250\" data-end=\"3261\"><strong>Example<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3263\" data-end=\"3360\"><strong data-start=\"3263\" data-end=\"3274\">Active:<\/strong> The artist painted the picture.<br data-start=\"3306\" data-end=\"3309\" \/><strong data-start=\"3309\" data-end=\"3321\">Passive:<\/strong> The picture was painted by the artist.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3362\" data-end=\"3399\">Sometimes, the doer is not necessary.<\/p>\n<p data-section-id=\"16zgw4u\" data-start=\"3401\" data-end=\"3412\"><strong>Example<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3414\" data-end=\"3467\">\n<li data-section-id=\"szxef2\" data-start=\"3414\" data-end=\"3438\">The road was repaired.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"dwrgly\" data-start=\"3439\" data-end=\"3467\">The announcement was made.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"4gei1i\" data-start=\"3474\" data-end=\"3521\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tense-wise_Rules_for_Active_and_Passive_Voice\"><\/span>Tense-wise Rules for Active and Passive Voice<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4 data-section-id=\"wixl2h\" data-start=\"3523\" data-end=\"3546\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Simple_Present_Tense\"><\/span>Simple Present Tense<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p data-section-id=\"13hb7sj\" data-start=\"3548\" data-end=\"3561\"><strong>Structure<\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"3563\" data-end=\"3646\">\n<p data-start=\"3565\" data-end=\"3646\">Active: Subject + V1 + Object<br data-start=\"3594\" data-end=\"3597\" \/>Passive: Object + is\/am\/are + V3 + by + Subject<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p data-section-id=\"1wxceu5\" data-start=\"3648\" data-end=\"3660\"><strong>Examples<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3662\" data-end=\"3775\">\n<li data-section-id=\"mtnpo9\" data-start=\"3662\" data-end=\"3716\">She writes a story.<br data-start=\"3683\" data-end=\"3686\" \/>\u2192 A story is written by her.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"cqgesk\" data-start=\"3718\" data-end=\"3775\">They clean the room.<br data-start=\"3740\" data-end=\"3743\" \/>\u2192 The room is cleaned by them.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 data-section-id=\"1w8sw96\" data-start=\"3782\" data-end=\"3809\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Present_Continuous_Tense\"><\/span>Present Continuous Tense<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p data-section-id=\"13hb7sj\" data-start=\"3811\" data-end=\"3824\"><strong>Structure<\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"3826\" data-end=\"3918\">\n<p data-start=\"3828\" data-end=\"3918\">Active: Subject + is\/am\/are + V1+ing + Object<br data-start=\"3873\" data-end=\"3876\" \/>Passive: Object + is\/am\/are + being + V3<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p data-section-id=\"1wxceu5\" data-start=\"3920\" data-end=\"3932\"><strong>Examples<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3934\" data-end=\"4070\">\n<li data-section-id=\"12rne5o\" data-start=\"3934\" data-end=\"4000\">He is painting the wall.<br data-start=\"3960\" data-end=\"3963\" \/>\u2192 The wall is being painted by him.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"byk11x\" data-start=\"4002\" data-end=\"4070\">They are watching a movie.<br data-start=\"4030\" data-end=\"4033\" \/>\u2192 A movie is being watched by them.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 data-section-id=\"1wh14xg\" data-start=\"4077\" data-end=\"4101\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Present_Perfect_Tense\"><\/span>Present Perfect Tense<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p data-section-id=\"13hb7sj\" data-start=\"4103\" data-end=\"4116\"><strong>Structure<\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"4118\" data-end=\"4203\">\n<p data-start=\"4120\" data-end=\"4203\">Active: Subject + has\/have + V3 + Object<br data-start=\"4160\" data-end=\"4163\" \/>Passive: Object + has\/have + been + V3<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p data-section-id=\"1wxceu5\" data-start=\"4205\" data-end=\"4217\"><strong>Examples<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"4219\" data-end=\"4358\">\n<li data-section-id=\"hchj5y\" data-start=\"4219\" data-end=\"4290\">She has completed the task.<br data-start=\"4248\" data-end=\"4251\" \/>\u2192 The task has been completed by her.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"sfu7n\" data-start=\"4292\" data-end=\"4358\">They have built a bridge.<br data-start=\"4319\" data-end=\"4322\" \/>\u2192 A bridge has been built by them.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 data-section-id=\"g54eyc\" data-start=\"4365\" data-end=\"4385\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Simple_Past_Tense\"><\/span>Simple Past Tense<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p data-section-id=\"13hb7sj\" data-start=\"4387\" data-end=\"4400\"><strong>Structure<\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"4402\" data-end=\"4469\">\n<p data-start=\"4404\" data-end=\"4469\">Active: Subject + V2 + Object<br data-start=\"4433\" data-end=\"4436\" \/>Passive: Object + was\/were + V3<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p data-section-id=\"1wxceu5\" data-start=\"4471\" data-end=\"4483\"><strong>Examples<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"4485\" data-end=\"4618\">\n<li data-section-id=\"138os0e\" data-start=\"4485\" data-end=\"4561\">The police arrested the thief.<br data-start=\"4517\" data-end=\"4520\" \/>\u2192 The thief was arrested by the police.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1yfy1v3\" data-start=\"4563\" data-end=\"4618\">He cleaned the car.<br data-start=\"4584\" data-end=\"4587\" \/>\u2192 The car was cleaned by him.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 data-section-id=\"1jepynr\" data-start=\"4625\" data-end=\"4649\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Past_Continuous_Tense\"><\/span>Past Continuous Tense<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p data-section-id=\"13hb7sj\" data-start=\"4651\" data-end=\"4664\"><strong>Structure<\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"4666\" data-end=\"4756\">\n<p data-start=\"4668\" data-end=\"4756\">Active: Subject + was\/were + V1+ing + Object<br data-start=\"4712\" data-end=\"4715\" \/>Passive: Object + was\/were + being + V3<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p data-section-id=\"1wxceu5\" data-start=\"4758\" data-end=\"4770\"><strong>Examples<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"4772\" data-end=\"4915\">\n<li data-section-id=\"17foafh\" data-start=\"4772\" data-end=\"4837\">She was reading the book.<br data-start=\"4799\" data-end=\"4802\" \/>\u2192 The book was being read by her.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1kra4s9\" data-start=\"4839\" data-end=\"4915\">They were decorating the hall.<br data-start=\"4871\" data-end=\"4874\" \/>\u2192 The hall was being decorated by them.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 data-section-id=\"1n0kyx3\" data-start=\"4922\" data-end=\"4944\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Simple_Future_Tense\"><\/span>Simple Future Tense<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p data-section-id=\"13hb7sj\" data-start=\"4946\" data-end=\"4959\"><strong>Structure<\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"4961\" data-end=\"5034\">\n<p data-start=\"4963\" data-end=\"5034\">Active: Subject + will + V1 + Object<br data-start=\"4999\" data-end=\"5002\" \/>Passive: Object + will be + V3<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p data-section-id=\"1wxceu5\" data-start=\"5036\" data-end=\"5048\"><strong>Examples<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"5050\" data-end=\"5192\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1cbxwx8\" data-start=\"5050\" data-end=\"5116\">He will finish the work.<br data-start=\"5076\" data-end=\"5079\" \/>\u2192 The work will be finished by him.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"13v2hfg\" data-start=\"5118\" data-end=\"5192\">They will organize the event.<br data-start=\"5149\" data-end=\"5152\" \/>\u2192 The event will be organized by them.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"c8avwi\" data-start=\"5199\" data-end=\"5238\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Imperative_Sentences_in_Passive_Voice\"><\/span>Imperative Sentences in Passive Voice<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"5240\" data-end=\"5287\"><span class=\"cursor-pointer rounded-sm px-0.5 transition-colors bg-emerald-100 dark:bg-emerald-500\/20 hover:brightness-90\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Imperative sentences that are passive voice are used to give a command, instruction, request or order, and where the action is what is emphasized, not the person doing it.<\/span> <span class=\"cursor-pointer rounded-sm px-0.5 transition-colors bg-emerald-100 dark:bg-emerald-500\/20 hover:brightness-90\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Words such as let are typically used with a helping verb and the past participle form of the main verb to form these sentences.<\/span> <span class=\"cursor-pointer rounded-sm px-0.5 transition-colors bg-emerald-100 dark:bg-emerald-500\/20 hover:brightness-90\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">They are commonly used in formal teaching, notices and official communication.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-section-id=\"13hb7sj\" data-start=\"5289\" data-end=\"5302\"><strong>Structure<\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"5304\" data-end=\"5328\">\n<p data-start=\"5306\" data-end=\"5328\">Let + Object + be + V3<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p data-section-id=\"1wxceu5\" data-start=\"5330\" data-end=\"5342\"><strong>Examples<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"5344\" data-end=\"5457\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1xwz03v\" data-start=\"5344\" data-end=\"5390\">Open the door.<br data-start=\"5360\" data-end=\"5363\" \/>\u2192 Let the door be opened.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1epenv2\" data-start=\"5392\" data-end=\"5457\">Complete the assignment.<br data-start=\"5418\" data-end=\"5421\" \/>\u2192 Let the assignment be completed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"85hha7\" data-start=\"5464\" data-end=\"5506\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Interrogative_Sentences_in_Passive_Voice\"><\/span>Interrogative Sentences in Passive Voice<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"5508\" data-end=\"5562\"><span class=\"cursor-pointer rounded-sm px-0.5 transition-colors bg-emerald-100 dark:bg-emerald-500\/20 hover:brightness-90\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Passive voice interrogative sentences: These are questions that focus on the action or the person receiving the action and not the person performing the action.<\/span> <span class=\"cursor-pointer rounded-sm px-0.5 transition-colors bg-emerald-100 dark:bg-emerald-500\/20 hover:brightness-90\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">The sentences are made with the past participle and helping verbs.<\/span> <span class=\"cursor-pointer rounded-sm px-0.5 transition-colors bg-emerald-100 dark:bg-emerald-500\/20 hover:brightness-90\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Passive sentences are often used in formal writing, report writing, or questions and answers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Structure<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5508\" data-end=\"5562\">Helping Verb + Object + Past Participle (V3) + by + Subject?<\/p>\n<p data-section-id=\"1wxceu5\" data-start=\"5564\" data-end=\"5576\"><strong>Examples<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"5578\" data-end=\"5716\">\n<li data-section-id=\"m7wzlo\" data-start=\"5578\" data-end=\"5642\">Did she write the letter?<br data-start=\"5605\" data-end=\"5608\" \/>\u2192 Was the letter written by her?<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"x0yoz9\" data-start=\"5644\" data-end=\"5716\">Are they watching the match?<br data-start=\"5674\" data-end=\"5677\" \/>\u2192 Is the match being watched by them?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"l50v9c\" data-start=\"5723\" data-end=\"5776\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sentences_That_Cannot_Be_Changed_into_Passive_Voice\"><\/span>Sentences That Cannot Be Changed into Passive Voice<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"56\" data-end=\"342\">Sentences that do not contain an object cannot usually be changed into passive voice. These sentences use intransitive verbs, where the action does not pass to any person or thing. Since passive voice requires an object to become the subject, such sentences remain only in active voice.<\/p>\n<p data-section-id=\"1wxceu5\" data-start=\"5850\" data-end=\"5862\"><strong>Examples<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"5864\" data-end=\"5928\">\n<li data-section-id=\"nci5ck\" data-start=\"5864\" data-end=\"5882\">He sleeps early.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"ppl9ax\" data-start=\"5883\" data-end=\"5907\">The baby cried loudly.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1eeakth\" data-start=\"5908\" data-end=\"5928\">They arrived late.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"5930\" data-end=\"5970\">These are called <strong data-start=\"5947\" data-end=\"5969\">intransitive verbs<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"m8516u\" data-start=\"5977\" data-end=\"6024\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tips_to_Learn_Active_and_Passive_Voice_Easily\"><\/span>Tips to Learn Active and Passive Voice Easily<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7209 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Tips-Final.jpg\" alt=\"Tips\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Tips-Final.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Tips-Final-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Tips-Final-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Tips-Final-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4 data-section-id=\"sb1h50\" data-start=\"6026\" data-end=\"6048\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Focus_on_the_Object\"><\/span>Focus on the Object<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"86\" data-end=\"176\">Identify who performs the action and who receives the action before changing the sentence.<\/p>\n<h4 data-section-id=\"252os7\" data-start=\"6122\" data-end=\"6141\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Learn_Verb_Forms\"><\/span>Learn Verb Forms<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"199\" data-end=\"323\">Practice the three verb forms regularly, especially the past participle form (V3), because it is important in passive voice.<\/p>\n<h4 data-section-id=\"1xcq6rf\" data-start=\"6185\" data-end=\"6205\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Understand_Tenses\"><\/span>Understand Tenses<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"357\" data-end=\"437\">Learn the helping verbs used in different tenses to convert sentences correctly.<\/p>\n<h4 data-section-id=\"12yarbb\" data-start=\"6258\" data-end=\"6275\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Practice_Daily\"><\/span>Practice Daily<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"6277\" data-end=\"6327\">Convert simple sentences daily to improve quickly.<\/p>\n<h4 data-section-id=\"1watw09\" data-start=\"6334\" data-end=\"6379\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_Mistakes_in_Active_and_Passive_Voice\"><\/span>Common Mistakes in Active and Passive Voice<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h5 data-section-id=\"u80mdd\" data-start=\"6381\" data-end=\"6409\">Using Wrong Helping Verbs<\/h5>\n<p data-start=\"6411\" data-end=\"6483\">&#x274c; The work is completed yesterday.<br data-start=\"6445\" data-end=\"6448\" \/>&#x2714; The work was completed yesterday.<\/p>\n<h5 data-section-id=\"15apsz5\" data-start=\"6490\" data-end=\"6524\">Forgetting Past Participle Form<\/h5>\n<p data-start=\"6526\" data-end=\"6583\">&#x274c; The cake was eat by him.<br data-start=\"6552\" data-end=\"6555\" \/>&#x2714; The cake was eaten by him.<\/p>\n<h4 data-section-id=\"1c8kgp9\" data-start=\"6590\" data-end=\"6611\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Missing_the_Object\"><\/span>Missing the Object<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"6613\" data-end=\"6683\">Only sentences with objects can usually be changed into passive voice.<\/p>\n<h4 data-section-id=\"unin8u\" data-start=\"6690\" data-end=\"6728\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Examples_of_Active_and_Passive_Voice\"><\/span>Examples of Active and Passive Voice<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<div class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\">\n<div class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<table class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-start=\"6730\" data-end=\"7077\">\n<thead data-start=\"6730\" data-end=\"6762\">\n<tr data-start=\"6730\" data-end=\"6762\">\n<th class=\"last:pe-10\" data-start=\"6730\" data-end=\"6745\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Active Voice<\/th>\n<th class=\"last:pe-10\" data-start=\"6745\" data-end=\"6762\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Passive Voice<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"6773\" data-end=\"7077\">\n<tr data-start=\"6773\" data-end=\"6835\">\n<td data-start=\"6773\" data-end=\"6800\" data-col-size=\"sm\">The boy kicked the ball.<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"6800\" data-end=\"6835\">The ball was kicked by the boy.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"6836\" data-end=\"6882\">\n<td data-start=\"6836\" data-end=\"6856\" data-col-size=\"sm\">She sings a song.<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"6856\" data-end=\"6882\" data-col-size=\"sm\">A song is sung by her.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"6883\" data-end=\"6935\">\n<td data-start=\"6883\" data-end=\"6905\" data-col-size=\"sm\">They built a house.<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"6905\" data-end=\"6935\">A house was built by them.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"6936\" data-end=\"7014\">\n<td data-start=\"6936\" data-end=\"6971\" data-col-size=\"sm\">The teacher praised the student.<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"6971\" data-end=\"7014\" data-col-size=\"sm\">The student was praised by the teacher.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"7015\" data-end=\"7077\">\n<td data-start=\"7015\" data-end=\"7041\" data-col-size=\"sm\">He will write a letter.<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"7041\" data-end=\"7077\" data-col-size=\"sm\">A letter will be written by him.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h1 data-section-id=\"vca3ll\" data-start=\"7084\" data-end=\"7133\"><span style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: 24px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\">Advantages of Learning Active and Passive Voice<\/span><\/h1>\n<p data-start=\"7135\" data-end=\"7184\">Learning active and passive voice helps students:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"7186\" data-end=\"7335\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1b7wriv\" data-start=\"7186\" data-end=\"7210\">Improve grammar skills<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1559otz\" data-start=\"7211\" data-end=\"7239\">Write professional content<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"d8bo00\" data-start=\"7240\" data-end=\"7271\">Speak clearly and confidently<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1j0z2sb\" data-start=\"7272\" data-end=\"7311\">Understand sentence structures better<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"92fkz2\" data-start=\"7312\" data-end=\"7335\">Perform well in exams<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 data-section-id=\"fsb6xx\" data-start=\"7342\" data-end=\"7354\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Thoughts\"><\/span>Final Thoughts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"7356\" data-end=\"7668\">Active and passive voice are essential parts of English grammar. Active voice makes sentences direct and easy to understand, while passive voice highlights the action or result. By learning the rules, sentence structures, and tense changes, students can easily convert sentences between active and passive voice. Regular practice with examples is the best way to master active and passive voice rules in English grammar.<\/p>\n<h4 data-section-id=\"1cghmx2\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"41\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_on_Active_and_Passive_Voice_Rules\"><\/span>FAQs on Active and Passive Voice Rules<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h5 data-section-id=\"14w4hha\" data-start=\"43\" data-end=\"90\">1. What is active voice in English grammar?<\/h5>\n<p data-start=\"91\" data-end=\"233\">Ans: Active voice is a sentence structure where the subject performs the action directly. It makes sentences clear, simple, and easy to understand.<\/p>\n<h5 data-section-id=\"qhyvga\" data-start=\"240\" data-end=\"288\">2. What is passive voice in English grammar?<\/h5>\n<p data-start=\"289\" data-end=\"446\">Ans: Passive voice is a sentence structure where the subject receives the action instead of performing it. It is commonly used in formal and professional writing.<\/p>\n<h5 data-section-id=\"13jytup\" data-start=\"453\" data-end=\"521\">3. What is the main difference between active and passive voice?<\/h5>\n<p data-start=\"522\" data-end=\"624\">Ans: In active voice, the subject does the action, while in passive voice, the subject receives the action.<\/p>\n<h5 data-section-id=\"yp96xm\" data-start=\"631\" data-end=\"672\">4. Why is active voice commonly used?<\/h5>\n<p data-start=\"673\" data-end=\"766\">Ans: Active voice is commonly used because it makes sentences direct, natural, and easier to read.<\/p>\n<h5 data-section-id=\"14l1oct\" data-start=\"773\" data-end=\"813\">5. Why do writers use passive voice?<\/h5>\n<p data-start=\"814\" data-end=\"932\">Ans: Writers use passive voice when the action is more important than the person performing it or when the doer is unknown.<\/p>\n<h5 data-section-id=\"r4b3ym\" data-start=\"939\" data-end=\"984\">6. What is the structure of active voice?<\/h5>\n<p data-start=\"985\" data-end=\"1024\">Ans: The basic structure of active voice is:<\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"1026\" data-end=\"1051\">\n<p data-start=\"1028\" data-end=\"1051\">Subject + Verb + Object<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h5 data-section-id=\"b1gzc8\" data-start=\"1058\" data-end=\"1104\">7. What is the structure of passive voice?<\/h5>\n<p data-start=\"1105\" data-end=\"1145\">Ans: The basic structure of passive voice is:<\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"1147\" data-end=\"1208\">\n<p data-start=\"1149\" data-end=\"1208\">Object + Helping Verb + Past Participle (V3) + by + Subject<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h5 data-section-id=\"13n4em3\" data-start=\"1215\" data-end=\"1271\">8. Can every sentence be changed into passive voice?<\/h5>\n<p data-start=\"1272\" data-end=\"1356\">Ans: No, only sentences that contain an object can usually be changed into passive voice.<\/p>\n<h5 data-section-id=\"1girzpd\" data-start=\"1363\" data-end=\"1411\">9. Which verb form is used in passive voice?<\/h5>\n<p data-start=\"1412\" data-end=\"1486\">Ans: The past participle form of the verb (V3) is always used in passive voice.<\/p>\n<h5 data-section-id=\"1kzchip\" data-start=\"1493\" data-end=\"1541\">10. What are helping verbs in passive voice?<\/h5>\n<p data-start=\"1542\" data-end=\"1670\">Ans: Helping verbs such as is, am, are, was, were, has been, have been, and will be are used in passive voice depending on the tense.<\/p>\n<h5 data-section-id=\"1x6zfw\" data-start=\"1677\" data-end=\"1732\">11. Is passive voice important in academic writing?<\/h5>\n<p data-start=\"1733\" data-end=\"1842\">Ans: Yes, passive voice is widely used in academic writing, reports, scientific writing, and formal communication.<\/p>\n<h5 data-section-id=\"1fhna04\" data-start=\"1849\" data-end=\"1905\">12. How can I learn active and passive voice easily?<\/h5>\n<p data-start=\"1906\" data-end=\"2047\">Ans: You can learn active and passive voice easily by understanding sentence structure, practicing verb forms, and converting sentences regularly.<\/p>\n<h5 data-section-id=\"1bn414d\" data-start=\"2054\" data-end=\"2109\">13. What are imperative sentences in passive voice?<\/h5>\n<p data-start=\"2110\" data-end=\"2231\">Ans: Imperative sentences in passive voice are commands or instructions where the focus is on the action rather than the doer.<\/p>\n<h5 data-section-id=\"rq5bnb\" data-start=\"2238\" data-end=\"2296\">14. What are interrogative sentences in passive voice?<\/h5>\n<p data-start=\"2297\" data-end=\"2426\">Ans: Interrogative sentences in passive voice are question forms where the emphasis is placed on the action or receiver of the action.<\/p>\n<h5 data-section-id=\"11jrvev\" data-start=\"2433\" data-end=\"2492\">15. Why is learning active and passive voice important?<\/h5>\n<p data-start=\"2493\" data-end=\"2624\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Ans: Learning active and passive voice improves grammar skills, writing quality, speaking ability, and overall communication in English.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2493\" data-end=\"2624\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Read More:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/how-to-improve-your-english-language-skills\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How To Improve Your English Language Skills<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2493\" data-end=\"2624\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"><strong>Active and Passive Voice Tricks\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Active and Passive Voice Tricks | Active Voice and Passive Voice in English Grammar | ChetChat\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/fo46yFWIJzU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Voice is a crucial aspect of English grammar. 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