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Quarter 2-Module 3 7
Identifying Active and Passive Voice
English- Grade 7
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Quarter 2 Active and Passive Voice
First Edition, 2020

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 What I Need to Know

This module is designed and written to help you, young learners learn better the
English language. The scope of this module permits it to be used in many different
learning situations. The language used recognizes the diverse vocabulary levels of
learners. The lessons are arranged to follow the standard sequence of the learning
competencies for Grade 8 learners.

The Most Essential Learning Competency (MELC) covered in this module is the
Active and Passive Voice of the verb.

Objectives:

As a learner of this module, you are expected to:

 K-Identify the voice of the verb in each sentence
 S- change active voice to passive, and vice versa
 A-express importance on when to use active and passive
 What I Know

Before you proceed to the other parts of this module, check your readiness for
the lesson. The test below will help measure your prior knowledge about recognizing
sentences in the active voice and passive voice.

Directions: Read and answer the questions carefully. Write AV if the sentence is in the
active voice and PV if it is in the passive voice.

1. The World Health Organization warned the public about the danger of

COVID-19.

2. This route was used by the motorist to get rid of the checkpoints.

3. A monthly cash assistance from the DSWD is received by Mrs. Adlawan, a

4Ps member.

4. Cheng bought a new laptop for her online classes.

5. Vendors who violated the safety protocols were arrested by the police.

What’s In
In your previous lesson, you learned the ___________________________________.
Let us check your Let us check your understanding on this lesson.
Read the following sentences. Identify the subject, verb and direct object in each
sentence.

1. The chef adds a teaspoon of chilli pepper.

2. The children sing a happy song.

3. Bea summarized speech of the guest.
4. Mayor Luna will donate boxes of canned goods
5. Kap Amm declared total lockdown in Tagpupuran.

What’s New

The previous lesson taught you about the different genre of a material viewed
such as movie clip trailer. This time, you will be learning about using active and passive
voice meaningfully in varied contexts.
The activity presented below will help you construct sentences in passive and active
voice.
This time, you are tasked to group the sentences into active and passive voice.
Use the table provided in grouping the sentences.

1. Donna donated surgical masks to Lingig NHS.

2. The quarantine facilities were prepared by the volunteers.
3. Information about COVID-19 were disseminated by local members of IATF.
4. Grace follows the COVID-19 health protocols.
5. Rey bought 10 gallons of alcohol.
6. Social distancing is strictly implemented by the DOH.

ACTIVE VOICE PASSIVE VOICE

Self-Check:

Let’s analyze every group of sentences using the questions below.

  What are the verbs that you used?
 Who are the subjects of your sentences?
 Is the subject of the sentence doing the action?

What is it

In this part of the module, you will now be learning new concepts on recognizing
positive and negative messages conveyed in a text through the different activities and
exercises.

Let us know the different sentences in active and passive voice.

Active Voice
- when the subject does or "acts upon" the verb, the sentence is said to be in the active
voice. These examples show that the subject is doing the verb's actions.
1. The old father (subject) gives (verb) the money to the boy.
2. Carlos Bulosan (subject) revealed (verb) the reality about social discrimination in the
text.
3. The rich man ( subject ) accused (verb) the poor family of stealing the spirit of his
family's food by smelling.

Passive Voice
- when the subject receives the action of the verb, the sentence is said to be in the
passive voice. These examples show how the subject - verb relationship has changed.
1. The money is given by the old father to the boy.
(Active v - gives : Passive v - is given)
2. The reality about social discrimination was revealed by Carlos Bulosan in the text.
(Active v - revealed : Passive v- was revealed)
3. The poor family was accused by the rich man for stealing the spirit of his family's food
by smelling.
(Active v- accused : Passive v- was revealed)
Exercise:
Change the following sentences from active voice to passive voice.
1. He teaches English.
2. The child is eating bananas.
3. She is writing a letter.
4. The master rewarded the servant.
5. He was writing a book

What’s More

Active Voice means that the subject does or “acts upon the verb”.
Example: The old father (Subject) gives (verb) the money to the boy.

While Passive Voice- means when the subject receives the action of the verb.
Example: The money is given by the old father to the boy.
(active verb: gives: passive verb- is given)
Activity 1
Identify the following sentences if it is active or passive voice.
1. President Duterte visits the victims of the typhoon.
2. Mrs. Adante explains the rubrics in comic strip making.
3. Lingig NHS PTA donated books during the Book Campaign.
4. The reality about Rapid Testing of Covid-19 was revealed by some medical
experts.
5. The gavel was pounded by Vice Mayor Evangelio during their last Monday
session.
 What I Have Learned
In this part of the module, you are going to sum up what you have learned from
the different activities and discussions.

Directions: Complete the paragraph below by filling out important word/s to show what
you have learned from this module.

I have learned that _______________________________

_______________________________________________________
________________.

I have realized that _______________________________

_______________________________________________________
_________________________________________________
________________________________________.

Therefore, I conclude that _________________________

_______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
____________________.
 What I Can Do

In this part of the module, you will be given another activity which will help you
apply your new acquired knowledge into real-life situations.

Activity 1. COMPLETE ME

Directions: Provide the missing voice on the column below. Link your answer from the
given voice. Write your answer on a sheet of paper.
ACTIVE VOICE PASSIVE VOICE
The “New Normal” education system is
applied.

The module I am using was given by

the teacher.
The Department of Education is using
the MELC’s in teaching.
An answer will be provided by the
learner.
I am going to teach them via online.

Activity 2. My Point of View

Directions: Write a short paragraph with at least five (5) sentences about the health
and safety advisories in fighting against Covid-19 given below. Use
3 active voice and 2 passive voice in your sentences
Health and Safety Advisories
 stay at home.
 Washing of hands
 Curfew hours
 Wearing of face mask Non-essential travels
 Purchase of basic goods Social distancing.
 Senior citizens and 21 years old below
 Assessment

A. Write AV if the sentence is in the active voice and PV if it is in the passive voice.
1. These areas are often visited by the Governor Pimentel.
2. Riche Gaylo received a service award.
3. The dog ate my lunch and dinner.
4. This route was used by the habal-habal drivers of Rajah Cabungsuan.
5. Mistakes are also committed by computers
6. A monthly pension is received by Ms. Miranda.
7. Cheques are accepted by the Anino’s Store.
8. The MMDA warned the motorists about jaywalking.
9. Roland repairs motor bancas.
10. Will the plumber repair the faucets in the quarantined area?

Additional Activities

In this part of the module, you will be given an enrichment activity for mastery of your
knowledge and skills on active and passive voice of the verb.

In your notebook, write 5 sentences in active voice. Then, have a partner and let
him/her change your sentences into passive voice. You will do the same to your
partner’s output.