What is active voice and passive voice? Active and passive voice are the two grammatical voices in English, each with distinct structures and purposes. What is active voice? In active voice, the subject performs the action of the verb: “The dog chased the cat.” What is passive voice?
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Image Caption:This passive voice sentence no longer specifies the agent (scientists) and now uses the passive voice because the verb's object (traces of ice) is now the subject. Further Suggestions for Using Passive and Active Voices 1.Avoid starting a sentence in active voice and then shiftin...
In English, every sentence needs a verb.Verbs tell us what is happeningor what someone or something is doing. As it happens, verbs generally come in two different “voices.” They are theactive voiceand thepassive voice. The active voice tends to be more direct and appears in shorter sente...
Passive Voice in English: Active and Passive Voice Rules and Useful Examples
Before we delve into the activities, let’s clearly understand different voices. In active voice, the subject acts; in passive voice, the subject receives the action. Let’s explore these two voices in more detail. Activity 1: Teach the Rules ...
How to rescue passive voice sentences It’s easy to let passive voice seep into your writing without noticing. Even experienced writers often have to go back and adjust their passive voices during the editing process—so don’t feel alone! Fortunately, it’s easy to make a passive sentence ...
As a class, discuss which total for each type of sentence is correct. Allow students who disagree to give their reasons and try to come to a class consensus concerning the correct final totals. A Play of Two Voices Passive Pep Register to view this lesson ...