ACTIVE VOICE AND PASSIVE VOICE

Our goal in making this paper is to fulfill the group presentation

assignment given By : Yuni Ansari Rambe, M. Hum

Compiled by: Group 11

Khairul Anwar (0301192154)

Siti Aisyah (0301193198)

Azra Tamami (0301193202)

ISLAMIC EDUCATION

FACULTY TARBIYAH AND OBSTACLES

STATE SLAMIC UNIVERSITY OF NORTH SUMATERA

2019
 PREFACE

Assalamu’alaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh

First of all, thanks to Allah SWT because of the help of Allah finished writing
the paper entitled “Active Voice and Passif Voice” right in the calculated time.
Sholawat and salam be to our prophet Muhammad SAW, who has brought us
from the darkness to the lightness.
The purpose in writing this paper is to fulfill the assignment that given Yuni
Ansari Rambe, M.Hum as lecturer in English. In arranging this paper, the writer
trully get lost challenges and obstruction but with help of many individuals, those
obstructions could passed. Because of that, the writer says thank you to all
individuals who helps in the process of writing this paper. Hopefully Allah replies
all helps and bless you all.
The writer realized this paper still not free from mistake in arrangement and
the content. Then the writer hope the criticism from the readers can help the writer
in perfecting the next paper. Last but not the least hopefully, this paper can helps
the readers to gain more knowledge about in English
Wassalamu’alaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh.

Medan, 12 November 2019

Group 11

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

PREFACE ...................................................................................................... i
TABLE OF CONTENTS .............................................................................. ii
CHAPTER I: INTRODUCTION ................................................................ 1
A. Background Of Study ..................................................... 1
B. Problem Of Study ........................................................... 1
C. Purpose Of Study ............................................................ 1
D. Benefit Of Study ............................................................. 1
CHAPTER II: DISCUSSION ...................................................................... 2
A. Definition of Active Voice and Passive Voice ............... 2
B. Tips to Recognize the Passive Voice ............................. 3
C. Active and Passive Voice Comparison .......................... 4

CHAPTER III: CLOSING ............................................................................ 6

A. Conclusion ...................................................................... 6
B. Suggestion ...................................................................... 6
REFERENCE

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 CHAPTER I
INTRODUCTION

A. Background Of Study

English is an international language that is used by almost all nations in

the world. Therefor, the use of English is very importand in the world of
education and work. Event if it is not fluesnt in English, at least someone must
be able to understand their daily grammar. Discuss about English. Then it is
very related to the sentence. This link certainly refers to the type of sentence
type and its use. Use of the sentence must be in accordance with applicable
rules. So from that we will discuss about the sentence which are Active Voice
and Passif Voice.

B. Problem Of Study

a. What is Definition of Active Voice and Passive Voice?

b. What is Tips to Recognize the Passive Voice?
c. How is Active and Passive Voice Comparison?

C. Purpose Of Study
a. How to know Definition of Active Voice and Passive Voice.
b. How to know Tips to Recognize the Passive Voice.
c. How to know Active and Passive Voice Comparison.

D. Benefit Of Study
This study recommended we should have awareness to the significance
in choosing the appropriate strategies for learning English Language. So
that the learning process can run effectively.

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 CHAPTER II
DISCUSSION

A. Definition Of Active Voice and Passive Voice

1. Active Voice
a. Definition of active voice
Active Voice is a verb form in which the subject of the sentence
performs an action expressed by the verb. Thus on active voice, the
subject acts as the doer of the action.
b. Formula of active voice
Subject + Action verb + Direct object
c. Example of active voice
1) The study tour participants will also visit Tanah Lot.
2) student cleaned the whiteboard.

2. Passive Voice
a. Definition of passive voice
Passive Voice is a grammatical construction (grammatically)
where the subject of the sentence does not act, but accepts the
action (as a receiver of action). Action followed by other agents (as
Doer of action) that can be mentioned or not.Book is read by me.
b. Formula of passive voice
Auxiliary verb + past participle (verb 3)
c. Example of active voice
1) My shoes are washed every month.
2) The book was edited by Beatrice Sparks

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B. Tips to Recognize the Passive Voice

Sometimes a sentence in passive voice doesn't necessarily sound "wrong"

or wordy. However, it's still best to write in active voice whenever possible. In
order to recognize that a sentence is in passive voice, watch out for these
keywords:

 A
 Are
 Be
 Being
 By
 Has been
 Have been
 Is
 Was
 Were
 Will be

Passive sentences used in the following:

a) When taking action is unknown: My money has been stolen.

In this passive voice example, the speaker does not know who is
releasing his wallet.

b) When taking action, it is clear and does not need to be supported

Wheat is grown in Karawang.
In this example, it is very clear that the farmer is the perpetrator or
theperson who planted wheat.

c) When doing not want to tell who made the action (mistake),
Mistakes were made.
In this example, the speaker does not want to talk about who made a
mistake.
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 d) When taking action, is everyone
Transjakarta is used as an alternative means of transportation to avoid
traffic jams.
In this example, actions are all people because TransJakarta can be used
by the wider community.
C. Active and Passive Voice Comparison
As you read through the following example sentences, you'll start to
become an active/passive voice expert.
Active Voice
Harry ate six shrimp at dinner
Beautiful giraffes roam the savannah.
Sue changed the flat tire.
We are going to watch a movie tonight.
I ran the obstacle course in record time.
The crew paved the entire stretch of
highway.
Mom read the novel in one day.
I will clean the house every Saturday.
The company requires staff to watch a
safety video every year.
Tom painted the entire house.
The teacher always answers the
students' questions.
The choir really enjoys that piece.
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Passive Voice
At dinner, six shrimp were eaten by
Harry.
The savannah is roamed by beautiful
giraffes.
The flat tire was changed by Sue.
A movie is going to be watched by us
tonight.
The obstacle course was run by me in
record time.
The entire stretch of highway was
paved by the crew.
The novel was read by Mom in one
day.
The house will be cleaned by me every
Saturday.
The staff are required by the company
to watch a safety video every year.
The entire house was painted by Tom.
The students' questions are always
answered by the teacher.
That piece is really enjoyed by the

A forest fire destroyed the whole
suburb.
The two kings are signing the treaty.
The cleaning crew vacuums and dusts
the office every night.
Larry generously donated money to the
homeless shelter.
The wedding planner is making all the
reservations.
Susan will bake two dozen cupcakes
for the bake sale.
The science class viewed the comet.
The director will give you instructions.
Thousands of tourists visit the Grand
Canyon every year.
The homeowners remodeled the house
to help it sell.
The saltwater corroded the metal
beams.
The kangaroo carried her baby in her
pouch.
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choir.
The whole suburb was destroyed by a
forest fire.
The treaty is being signed by the two
kings.
Every night, the office is vacuumed
and dusted by the cleaning crew.
Money was generously donated to the
homeless shelter by Larry.
All the reservations are being made by
the wedding planner.
Two dozen cookies will be baked by
Susan for the bake sale.
The comet was viewed by the science
class.
Instructions will be given to you by the
director.
The Grand Canyon is visited by
thousands of tourists every year.
The house was remodeled by the
homeowners to help it sell.
The metal beams were corroded by the
saltwater.
The baby was carried by the kangaroo
in her pouch.
 CHAPTER III
CLOSING

A. Conclusion

It is a fact that no matter what age one is, that learning a second language
improves brain functionality. Every single brain changes with age, but case
studies executed show results that people who know more than one language
have a longer attention span and perform better on attention tests. Because
learning English keeps your brain activity functioning. English speaking
people are in high demand at corporate global companies. It may likely also
increase opportunities within your existing company. Approximately half of
the world’s business websites are also written in the English language. English
is the language of science, of aviation, computers, diplomacy, and
tourism. However, very little is explained about one of the most important
reasons why adults should start learning foreign languages: speaking more
than one language can keep our brains in good shape for longer and even
help them function better.

B. Suggestion

We realize that this paper still has many shortcomings and is far from
perfect. So from that we expect suggestions and criticisms from the lecturers
who are constructive so that our paper is much better going forward.

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https://examples.yourdictionary.com/examples-of-active-and-passive-voice.html
https://www.studiobelajar.com/passive-voice/
https://www.wordsmile.com/pengertian-rumus-contoh-kalimat-passive-voice
https://www.wordsmile.com/pengertian-rumus-contoh-kalimat-active-voice