50 Sentences of Active and Passive Voice

Active Voice: In active voice, the subject of a sentence performs the action. The structure is straightforward: subject + verb + object. Active voice emphasizes the doer of the action and provides a clear and direct way of expressing information. For example, “She writes a letter.”

Passive Voice: In passive voice, the object of the action becomes the subject of the sentence. The structure typically includes a form of the verb “to be” (am, is, are, was, were, has been, have been, had been) followed by the past participle of the main verb and optionally the agent (the doer of the action). Passive voice is used to shift the focus from the doer of the action to the receiver or result of the action. For example, “A letter is written by her.”

Both active and passive voice have their uses, and understanding when to use each can improve the clarity and effectiveness of communication.

Here are 50 sentences demonstrating both active and passive voice to help you understand the distinction between the two:

Active Voice:

1. She paints beautiful landscapes.
2. The chef prepared a delicious meal.
3. They built a sturdy bridge.
4. The students are reading an interesting book.
5. The team won the championship.
6. He plays the guitar skillfully.
7. The doctor examines patients every morning.
8. The volunteers clean the park every weekend.
9. The company manufactures high-quality products.
10. She teaches mathematics to young students.
11. The kids enthusiastically watch the fireworks.
12. He fixes cars at the local garage.
13. The teacher guides her students through challenges.
14. The gardener cultivates colorful flowers.
15. They organize events for the community.
16. The singer mesmerizes the audience with her voice.
17. The engineers design innovative solutions.
18. The parents encourage their children’s dreams.
19. The athletes train rigorously for the competition.
20. The scientist conducts groundbreaking research.
21. The artist creates breathtaking sculptures.
22. The writer pens captivating stories.
23. The waiter serves guests in the restaurant.
24. The sun provides warmth and light.
25. The police officer apprehends the suspect.

Passive Voice:

26. Beautiful landscapes are painted by her.
27. A delicious meal was prepared by the chef.
28. A sturdy bridge was built by them.
29. An interesting book is being read by the students.
30. The championship was won by the team.
31. The guitar is played skillfully by him.
32. Patients are examined by the doctor every morning.
33. The park is cleaned by volunteers every weekend.
34. High-quality products are manufactured by the company.
35. Mathematics is taught to young students by her.
36. The fireworks are enthusiastically watched by the kids.
37. Cars are fixed by him at the local garage.
38. Her students are guided through challenges by the teacher.
39. Colorful flowers are cultivated by the gardener.
40. Events for the community are organized by them.
41. The audience is mesmerized by her voice.
42. Innovative solutions are designed by engineers.
43. Children’s dreams are encouraged by their parents.
44. Rigorous training is undergone by the athletes for the competition.
45. Groundbreaking research is conducted by the scientist.
46. Breathtaking sculptures are created by the artist.
47. Captivating stories are penned by the writer.
48. Guests are served in the restaurant by the waiter.
49. Warmth and light are provided by the sun.
50. The suspect is apprehended by the police officer.

These examples illustrate how the choice of active or passive voice can affect the focus and tone of a sentence.