18 May 2017

*ACTIVE vs. PASSIVE*

Write two sentences using the verb forgive.

In the first sentence, use the word in the active voice; in the second sentence, use it in the passive voice.

3 comments:

Unknown said...

Passive

We should forgive him for being late?

Active

John, I forgive you for being late.

Maria140 said...

Active: Mary forgave her sister after many years of not talking to each other.

Passive: After many years of not talking to each other, Mary’s sister was forgiven by Mary.

Sanjot140 said...

Active: I forgive Sarah for eating my sandwich.
Passive: The student was forgiven by the professor.