English 7

English 7
English – Grade 7
Quarter 1 – Module 9: The Active Voice of Verbs
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English 7
Quarter 1
Self-Learning Module 9
The Active Voice of Verbs
Introductory Message
For the Facilitator:
Welcome to the English 7 Self-Learning Module on The Active Voice of

Verbs.
This Self-Learning Module was collaboratively designed, developed, and

reviewed by educators from the Schools Division Office of Pasig City headed by its
Officer-in-Charge Schools Division Superintendent, Ma. Evalou Concepcion A.
Agustin, in partnership with the City Government of Pasig through its mayor,
Honorable Victor Ma. Regis N. Sotto. The writers utilized the standards set by the K
to 12 Curriculum using the Most Essential Learning Competencies (MELC) in
developing this instructional resource.
This learning material hopes to engage the learners in guided and

independent learning activities at their own pace and time. Further, this also aims
to help learners acquire the needed 21st-century skills especially the 5 Cs, namely:
Communication, Collaboration, Creativity, Critical Thinking, and Character while
taking into consideration their needs and circumstances.
In addition to the material in the main text, you will also see this box in the
body of the module:
Notes to the Teacher

This contains helpful tips or strategies
that will help you in guiding the learners.
As a facilitator, you are expected to orient the learners on how to use this
module. You also need to keep track of the learners' progress while allowing them
to manage their learning. Moreover, you are expected to encourage and assist the
learners as they do the tasks included in the module.
For the learner:
Welcome to the English 7 Self-Learning Module on The Active Voice of

Verbs.
The hand is one of the most symbolized parts of the human body. It is often
used to depict skill, action, and purpose. Through our hands, we may learn, create,
and accomplish. Hence, the hand in this learning resource signifies that you as a
learner is capable and empowered to successfully achieve the relevant
competencies and skills at your own pace and time. Your academic success lies in
your own hands!
This module was designed to provide you with fun and meaningful
opportunities for guided and independent learning at your own pace and time. You
will be enabled to process the contents of the learning material while being an
active learner.
This module has the following parts and corresponding icons:
Expectations - This points to the set of knowledge and skills

that you will learn after completing the module.
Pretest - This measures your prior knowledge about the

lesson at hand.
Recap - This part of the module provides a review of concepts

and skills that you already know about a previous lesson.
Lesson - This section discusses the topic in the module.
Activities - This is a set of activities that you need to perform.
Wrap-Up - This section summarizes the concepts and

application of the lesson.
Valuing - This part integrates a desirable moral value in the

lesson.
Posttest - This measures how much you have learned from

the entire module.
EXPECTATIONS
This is your self-instructional learner module in English 7. All the

activities provided in this lesson will help you learn and understand: The
Active Voice of Verbs.
It is hoped that after completing this module, you will be able to:
1. Use the active voice meaningfully in varied contexts.
PRETEST
Direction: Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write the letter of the
answer to the space provided.
1. The money __________ stolen by the thieves if you leave it there.

a) was b) will be c) has been d) is
2. Mr Johnson __________ this book.

a) is translated c) translated
b) translated by d) was translated
3. This policeman __________ that man.

a) was arrested by c) arrested
b) arrested for d) will be arrested
4. We will __________ by that teacher.

a) be teached b) have taught c) be taught d) been taught
5. Many things __________ in this house.

a) is said b) are said c) they say d) they are said
RECAP
Sentences have a "voice". This term refers to how a subject, object,

and verb interact within a sentence. Their order will determine if a sentence
is in the active or passive voice. The tone and focus of your writing can
change completely depending on which construction you use. For today‟s
lesson, we will be focusing on the use of active voice.
The Active Voice makes it clear who is supposed to do what. It

eliminates ambiguity about responsibilities. Not “It must be done,” but “You
must do it.” In an active sentence, the doer of the action is the subject of the
sentence.
LESSON
Generally, we use the active voice whenever possible. In a sentence

written in the active voice, the subject of the sentence performs the action.
Look at this example of the active voice:
https://www.grammar-monster.com/glossary/active_voice.htm
The subject „leopard‟ is the one doing the action, „chased‟ which makes
the sentence in the active voice. Remember that if a verb is in the active
voice, its subject performs the action of the verb. Let's go through this step
by step.
For our examples, the active verb is in bold letters.

Janet posted a letter.
Step 1: Find the subject. (Janet)
Step 2: Find the verb. (to post)
Step 3: Ask "Did Janet perform the verb?"
(Yes! Therefore, posted is a verb in the active voice.)
Another example
Curiosity killed the cat.
Step 1: Find the subject. (curiosity)
Step 2: Find the verb. (to kill)
Step 3: Ask "Did curiosity perform the verb?"
(Yes! Therefore, killed is a verb in the active voice.)
Just always follow our simple steps and you won‟t be confused again.
Guided Practice
Determine whether each sentence is in the active voice. Thumbs Up if it is
active voice and Thumbs Down if it is not.
1. Fr. Eamon gave a speech on the Mayohan festivities.

2. Dr. Nadres treated children with leukemia.
3. A reliable source revealed some shocking information.
Thumbs Up! Yes, this sentence is in active voice!
4. The ferry was whipped by a strong gust of wind.
Thumbs Down! This sentence is not in an active voice.
5. Karaoke was invented in 1975 by a Filipino named Roberto
del Rosario.
ACTIVITIES
I. Decide whether each sentence is in the active form or not. Circle

YES if it is in the active form, and NO if not. Then write the doer of
the action on the line to the right. If the doer is unknown, write a
question mark (?).
YES / NO 1) Thomas feeds his dog. _____
YES / NO 2) The dog is fed by Thomas. _____
YES / NO 3) The family went to the beach. _____
YES / NO 4) The letter was written by Marshall. _____
YES / NO 5) The game had been won by the blue team. _____
II. Write a short paragraph describing your experiences about the

current pandemic. Don‟t forget to use an active voice.
WRAP-UP
To wrap everything up that we have talked about in this lesson, let us

always remember that:
 The active voice is a style of writing where the subject completes the
action of the sentence.
 In the active voice, the subject always “does” the action of the
sentence.
 Most writing occurs in the active writing voice, as it is generally
clearer and more concise.
VALUING
We should always prioritize the safety of everyone.
POSTTEST
Directions: Decide whether the following sentences are an active form or not.
Circle YES if it is in an active form and NO if not. Then write the doer of the
action on the line to the right. If the doer is unknown, write a question mark
(?).
YES / NO 1) The problem was solved. ____________

YES / NO 2) The stunt man risked his life. ____________
YES / NO 3) The fire was extinguished. ____________
YES / NO 4) The car was being cleaned by its owner. ____________
YES / NO 5) It gets cold here during the winter. ____________
KEY TO CORRECTION
5. Yes 5. No 5. B
4. No 4. No 4. C
3. Yes 3. Yes 3. C
2. Yes 2. No 2. C
1. Yes 1. Yes 1. A
Posttest Activity Pretest
References
https://www.grammar-monster.com/glossary/active_voice.htm
https://writingexplained.org/grammar-dictionary/active-voice
https://www.englishforeveryone.org/PDFs/Active%20-
%20Passive%20Voice.pdf
https://clasejoseangel.files.wordpress.com/2009/02/active-and-passive-
multiple-choice1.pdf

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Published by the Department of Education - Schools Division of Pasig City

Development Team of the Self-Learning Module

Writer: Jerome V. Bautista

Education Program Supervisors

Librada L. Agon EdD (EPP/TLE/TVL/TVE)

For the Facilitator:

Welcome to the English 7 Self-Learning Module on The Active Voice of

This Self-Learning Module was collaboratively designed, developed, and

This learning material hopes to engage the learners in guided and

Notes to the Teacher

Welcome to the English 7 Self-Learning Module on The Active Voice of

This module has the following parts and corresponding icons:

Expectations - This points to the set of knowledge and skills

Pretest - This measures your prior knowledge about the

Recap - This part of the module provides a review of concepts

Lesson - This section discusses the topic in the module.

Activities - This is a set of activities that you need to perform.

Wrap-Up - This section summarizes the concepts and

Valuing - This part integrates a desirable moral value in the

Posttest - This measures how much you have learned from

This is your self-instructional learner module in English 7. All the

1. The money __________ stolen by the thieves if you leave it there.

2. Mr Johnson __________ this book.

3. This policeman __________ that man.

4. We will __________ by that teacher.

5. Many things __________ in this house.

Sentences have a "voice". This term refers to how a subject, object,

The Active Voice makes it clear who is supposed to do what. It

Generally, we use the active voice whenever possible. In a sentence

For our examples, the active verb is in bold letters.

1. Fr. Eamon gave a speech on the Mayohan festivities.

I. Decide whether each sentence is in the active form or not. Circle

YES / NO 1) Thomas feeds his dog. _____

YES / NO 2) The dog is fed by Thomas. _____

YES / NO 3) The family went to the beach. _____

YES / NO 4) The letter was written by Marshall. _____

II. Write a short paragraph describing your experiences about the

To wrap everything up that we have talked about in this lesson, let us

We should always prioritize the safety of everyone.

YES / NO 1) The problem was solved. ____________

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