Final Exam preparation to approve 10th-Grade!

¡Active and passive voiced detailed!

Leonidas Rubio Ibagué, Tolima

Understanding Active and Passive Voice

Theoretical Explanation

Active Voice

In active voice, the subject performs the action:

• Juan writes a letter.
• María plays soccer.
• Students complete their homework.

Passive Voice

In passive voice, the subject receives the action:

• The letter is written by Juan.
• Soccer is played by María.
• The homework is completed by the students.

Grammar Rules for Passive Voice

Formula for Passive Voice:

Subject + be (conjugated) + Past Participle + (by + agent)

Tense	Active	Passive
Present Simple	They sell arepas.	Arepas are sold (by them).
Past Simple	They built the bridge.	The bridge was built (by them).
Present Perfect	They have painted the house.	The house has been painted (by them).
Future Simple	They will deliver the package.	The package will be delivered (by them).

Theoretical Explanation Interactive Practice Worksheets External Resources Q&A

Interactive Exercises

Exercise 1: Transform to Passive Voice

1. "Los estudiantes cultivan café en Tolima."

English: "Students grow coffee in Tolima."

2. "El Festival Folclórico atrae a muchos turistas."

English: "The Folkloric Festival attracts many tourists."

Exercise 2: Identify the Voice

1. "Arepa con queso is eaten for breakfast in Colombia."

2. "Local farmers produce the best coffee."

Real-Life Scenarios

Writing Task: Local News Report

Write a short news report about the Ibagué Musical Festival using both active and passive voice. For example:

Active: "Musicians from all over Colombia perform at the festival."

Passive: "Traditional Colombian music is celebrated by thousands of attendees."

Speaking Task: How Coffee is Made

Describe the coffee-making process using passive voice:

1. "First, the coffee beans are picked by farmers."
2. "Then, the beans are dried in the sun."
3. "Next, the dried beans are roasted carefully."
4. "Finally, the coffee is packaged and shipped."

Assessment Quiz

1. Transform to active voice:

"The Combeima Canyon is visited by many tourists."

2. Transform to passive voice:

"Local artists paint beautiful murals."

External Resources

🎥 BBC Learning English: Passive Voice Videos ✍️ Perfect English Grammar: Practice Exercises 🎮 English Club: Interactive Games

Closing Thoughts

Remember:

• Use active voice for clear, direct communication
• Use passive voice when:
  • The doer of the action is unknown or unimportant
  • Describing processes or scientific procedures
  • Writing formal or academic texts

"En el inglés, como en la música de Ibagué, cada voz tiene su momento perfecto." (In English, like in the music of Ibagué, each voice has its perfect moment.)

"Learning is a treasure that will follow its owner everywhere." - Chinese Proverb

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