IDENTIFY THE VOICE
1. I was shocked by the news.
2. His generosity surprised me.
3. I have my breakfast at 8.30.
4. I want to become a scientist.
5. The stones were being thrown by the boys.
6. The spider was killed by the boy.
7. My purse has been stolen.
8. The injured man was taken to the hospital.
9. I was watching TV.
10. The mouse was being chased by the cat.
11. The master punished the boy.
12. The trainer was breaking in the pony.
13. A cobbler mends shoes.
14. Tables and chairs are made by carpenters.
15. We are impressed with your performance.
16. Her performance enthralled the audience.
17. He sells newspapers at railway stations.
18. She earns 600 dollars a week.
Answers
1. was shocked – passive voice – simple past tense
2. surprised – active voice – simple past tense
3. have – active voice – simple present tense
4. want – active voice – simple present tense
5. were being thrown – passive voice – past continuous tense
6. was killed – passive voice – simple past tense
7. has been stolen – passive voice – present perfect tense
8. was taken – passive voice – simple past tense
9. was watching – active voice – past continuous tense
10. was being chased – passive voice – past continuous tense
11. punished – active voice – simple past tense
12. was breaking in – active voice – past continuous tense
13. mends – active voice – simple present tense
14. are made – passive voice – simple present tense
15. are impressed – passive voice – simple present tense
16. enthralled – simple past tense – active voice
17. sells – active voice – simple present tense.
18. earns – active voice – simple present tense
