Directions: Encircle the verb in each sentence. Identify each verb as Active or Passive. Write your
answer on the line before the number,
1. She baked bread and cookies for the children
2. The coins were thrown by the old man in a straw hat.
3. The old father gives the money to the boy.
4. The short story was read aloud by Paula
5. The judge pounded the gavel
Answers & Comments
1. She baked bread and cookies for the children ACTIVE
2. The coins were thrown by the old man in a straw hat. PASSIVE
3. The old father gives the money to the boy. ACTIVE
4. The short story was read aloud by Paula. PASSIVE
5. The judge pounded the gavel. ACTIVE