In this blog post, we’ll explore what is passive voice in writing, how to identify it, when it’s appropriate to use (and when it’s not), and most importantly, how to transform passive voice usage into more dynamic, active sentences. Whether you’re a seasoned writer or just starting...
In writing, there are two grammatical voices—active voice and passive voice. And you may have been warned by your well-meaning English teacher to avoid passive voice like the plague. But both voices have a right to be heard. However, one will definitely trump the other in helping you bec...
In any writing, it’s always a good idea to do a quick check for passive use. Then, when possible,rewrite sentences in the active voice. But how do you find passive sentences, and how can you fix them? Luckily, there are many quite simple ways you can check and correct. Here are t...
Passive voice requires more words and weaker verbs, almost always a variation on “to be.” Passive voice does not engage the reader or listener. In partial answer to Hamlet, I suggest you NOT “to be.” I learned a nifty rule for identifying passive voice: If you can place “by zombie...
Passive Voice In passive sentence constructions, the object of your sentence comes first and the subject of your sentence comes at the end. While passive voice isn't grammatically incorrect, it makes your writing less direct and clear. Here's an example of passive voice:...
Although it’s commonly suggested to avoid passive voice in writing in favor of active voice, there are times when passive voice is the best choice. Most times, active voice is optimal. Whether you’re crafting a compelling narrative, presenting scientific findings, or composing a business ...
Report writingSomali learnersPassive voice in writingThis study investigated the use of English passive voice by 20 intermediate Somali learners. Findings revealed that 7 out of 20 learners used this structure in their writing and among them only 3 learners could use the correct form. Generally it...
IELTS grammar lesson: passive voice. Learn about passive voice and how to avoid common mistakes at IELTS Writing when you use it.
Notice though, that the recommendation is not to write entirely in the active voice. An all-out active writing style would be just as difficult to read as an all-out passive style: balancing the two perspectives is key. Other than to add variety, when isthe passive voice the better choice...
An example of active voice in writing would be ''I drive my car.'' The subject comes first, followed by the action, and finally the object.What Does Active Voice Mean in Writing? The difference between active and passive voice is one that often confuses students and other writers, but th...