English · Class 7
Active and Passive Voice
Learn Active and Passive Voice with notes, examples, and practice questions.
3 sections15–25 min read6 MCQs · 2 examples
Chapter Overview
In active voice the subject performs the action; in passive voice the subject receives the action. Class 7 learns converting sentences using appropriate tenses of 'be' + past participle.
Forming Passive
- Object of active → subject of passive
- Verb → form of be + past participle
- Active: Ram writes a letter. → Passive: A letter is written by Ram.
By-Agent and Tenses
- Agent introduced with 'by' when important
- Present simple passive: is/are + V3
- Past simple passive: was/were + V3; modals: can be + V3
Solved Examples
Step-by-step solutions — read each step before checking the final answer.
Convert to passive
The teacher praised the student.
- 1Student becomes subject
- 2was praised by the teacher
Answer
The student was praised by the teacher.
Identify voice
The match will be played tomorrow.
- 1will be + played = passive structure
- 2Subject receives action
Answer
Passive voice
Key Points to Remember
- ✓ Only transitive verbs have passive forms
- ✓ Imperatives: Open the door → Let the door be opened
- ✓ Some verbs (have, resemble) rarely use passive
- ✓ Focus shifts from doer to action/object
Exam Tips
- • Check tense of 'be' matches original active tense
- • Omit 'by' agent if unknown or obvious
- • In exams, rewrite without changing meaning
Practice MCQs — Active and Passive Voice
Test your understanding with topic-wise multiple choice questions. Explanations appear after each answer.
Question 1 of 6Score: 0/0
Passive of 'She cooks food':