5 Voice Change Exercise for Class 8 with Answers [PDF]

Voice Change Exercise for Class 8: The active and passive voice refers to the verb form we use while forming sentences in English. This denotes whether the action is done within the sentence or not. If you wish to learn more about these voices, then go through this article. It will help you learn about both active and passive voice and offer exercises for practising till you gain perfection in a way that you will be able to understand how they work. 

What are Active and Passive Voices?

In active voice, the subject acts on the object whereas in the passive voice, the subject is acted upon by the action. Active voice follows the pattern such as Subject + Verb + Object on the other hand the Passive Voice follows the pattern such as Object+ Verb+ Subject.

Voice Change Exercise for Class 8 for Practising

Exercise 1 – Change Voice from Active to Passive

Here are some sentences where you will have to change from active voice to passive voice.

1. The dog chased the cat.
2. The teacher gave the students a test.
3. The police arrested the suspect.
4. The company built a new factory.
5. The writer wrote a novel.
6. The chef prepared a delicious three-course meal for the guests.
7. The teacher explained the lesson to the students with clarity.
8. The construction crew completed the building ahead of schedule.
9. The company launched a new product to meet customer demands.
10. The athlete broke the world record in the 100-meter sprint.
11. The team won the championship after a thrilling final match.
12. The scientist discovered a new species of marine life in the deep ocean.
13. The artist painted a vibrant and captivating masterpiece.
14. The firefighters rescued the family from the burning building.
15. The author wrote a compelling novel that became a bestseller.

Answer Key:

1. The cat was chased by the dog.
2. The students were given a test by the teacher.
3. The suspect was arrested by the police.
4. A new factory was built by the company.
5. A novel was written by the writer.
6. A delicious three-course meal was prepared for the guests by the chef.
7. The lesson was explained to the students with clarity by the teacher.
8. The building was completed ahead of schedule by the construction crew.
9. A new product was launched to meet customer demands by the company.
10. The world record in the 100-meter sprint was broken by the athlete.
11. The championship was won after a thrilling final match by the team.
12. A new species of marine life was discovered in the deep ocean by the scientist.
13. A vibrant and captivating masterpiece was painted by the artist.
14. The family was rescued from the burning building by the firefighters.
15. A compelling novel that became a bestseller was written by the author.

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Exercise 2 – Change Voice from Passive to Active

Change the following sentences from passive voice to active voice:

1. The teacher graded the papers.
2. The chef prepared the meal.
3. The mechanic fixed the engine.
4. The gardener watered the plants.
5. The cashier rang up the customer’s groceries.
6. The cake was baked by my sister for the birthday party.
7. The lesson was taught to the students by the teacher with clarity.
8. The building was constructed ahead of schedule by the skilled crew.
9. A new product was launched by the company to meet customer demands.
10. The world record in the 100-meter sprint was broken by the athlete.
11. The championship was won by the team after a thrilling final match.
12. A new species of marine life was discovered in the deep ocean by the scientist.
13. A vibrant and captivating masterpiece was painted by the artist.
14. The family was rescued from the burning building by the firefighters.
15. A compelling novel that became a bestseller was written by the author.

Answer Key:

1. The papers were graded by the teacher.
2. The meal was prepared by the chef.
3. The engine was fixed by the mechanic.
4. The plants were watered by the gardener.
5. The customer’s groceries were rung up by the cashier.
6. My sister baked the cake for the birthday party.
7. The teacher taught the students the lesson with clarity.
8. The skilled crew constructed the building ahead of schedule.
9. The company launched a new product to meet customer demands.
10. The athlete broke the world record in the 100-meter sprint.
11. The team won the championship after a thrilling final match.
12. The scientist discovered a new species of marine life in the deep ocean.
13. The artist painted a vibrant and captivating masterpiece.
14. The firefighters rescued the family from the burning building.
15. The author wrote a compelling novel that became a bestseller.

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Exercise 3 – Fill in the Blanks with Voices

Fill in the blanks with the correct form of active or passive voice.

1. The team __________ (won/ was won) the championship after a thrilling final match.
2. A new recipe __________ (was created/ created) by the chef for the restaurant’s menu.
3. The students __________ (completed/ were completed) the assignment before the deadline.
4. The old building __________ (was demolished/ demolished) to make way for a new shopping centre.
5. The artist __________ (painted/ was painted) a stunning mural on the city wall.
6. A mysterious message __________ (was found/ found) in the ancient manuscript by the archaeologist.
7. The committee __________ (made/ was made) important decisions during the meeting.
8. The lost keys __________ (were discovered/ discovered) under the sofa by the homeowner.
9. The company __________ (released/ was released) a statement addressing the recent controversy.
10. An exciting movie __________ (was watched/ watched) by the family on Saturday night.
11. The children __________ (built/ were built) a sandcastle on the beach.
12. Valuable information __________ (was shared/ shared) with the team by the project manager.
13. The gardener __________ (planted/ was planted) colourful flowers in the front yard.
14. The secret code __________ (was deciphered/ deciphered) by the skilled cryptographer.
15. The technician __________ (fixed/ was fixed) the malfunctioning computer before the presentation

Answer Key:

1. Won
2. Was created
3. Completed
4. Was demolished
5. Painted
6. Was found
7. Made
8. Were discovered
9. Released
10. Was watched
11. Built
12. Was shared
13. Panted
14. Was deciphered
15. Fixed

Bonus Voice Change Exercises for Class 8 Students

Here are some exercises designed for Class 8 students to practice converting sentences between active and passive voice, along with their answers.

Exercise 1: Convert Active Voice to Passive Voice

Instructions: Convert the following sentences from Active voice to Passive voice.

1. Active: The team is preparing the report.
   Passive: TActive: The team is preparing the report.
   Passive: The report is being prepared by the team.
2. Active: She will finish the project tomorrow.
   Passive: The project will be finished by her tomorrow.
3. Active: The chef cooked a delicious meal.
   Passive: A delicious meal was cooked by the chef.
4. Active: He repairs the car when it’s broken.
   Passive: The car is repaired by him when it’s broken.
5. Active: The gardener waters the plants regularly.
   Passive: The plants are watered regularly by the gardener.he report is being prepared by the team.
6. Active: She will finish the project tomorrow.
   Passive: The project will be finished by her tomorrow.
7. Active: The chef cooked a delicious meal.
   Passive: A delicious meal was cooked by the chef.
8. Active: He repairs the car when it’s broken.
   Passive: The car is repaired by him when it’s broken.
9. Active: The gardener waters the plants regularly.
   Passive: The plants are watered regularly by the gardener.

Exercise 2: Convert Passive Voice to Active Voice

Instructions: Convert the following sentences in Passive voice to Active voice

1. Passive: The guitar was played by Lisa.
   Active: Lisa played the guitar.
2. Passive: The book is being read by Mary.
   Active: Mary is reading the book.
3. Passive: A washing machine has been bought by him.
   Active: He has bought a washing machine.
4. Passive: Some trees have been planted by the gardener.
   Active: The gardener has planted some trees.
5. Passive: The lucky draw will be won by him.
   Active: He will win the lucky draw.

Worksheet on Active and Passive Voice for Class 8 with Exercises

Check Your Answers Here

1. Was prepared 2. Was caught 3. Wrote 4. Has been displayed 5. Gave 6. Will be donated 7. Will be fixed 8. Was surprised 9. Is coming 10. Will be built

Bonus Exercise

Download the Voice Change Exercise for Class 8 PDF

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