When the subject of a sentence is acted on by the verb, we say that the sentence is in the active voice.

Simple past tense is used to express a completed action in the past.

Sentences in the active voice have a strong, direct, and clear tone. 

Past perfect tense can be used to show that an action happened before a specific time in the past.

To form the past perfect tense, use had + the present participle of the main verb.

 I always read the evening newspaper after dinner.

The bitter medicine was taken by my sister.

The story is told over and over again. 

She will buy apples, bananas, peaches, and plums in the market. 

The mysterious phone call was made at midnight.

She _________ (write) a short play last year. 

We _______ (meet) you before you moved to California.

Yesterday, they _________ (discover) the relic by accident.

 Before she ______ (travel) to Lisbon, she _______ (reserve) the hotel room.