Understanding Active and Passive Voice in Writing
Active Voice is when the subject performs the action, while Passive Voice is when the subject receives the action. Writers often choose Active Voice for clarity, but Passive Voice is useful when emphasizing the receiver or if the doer is unknown. Avoid mixing voice types to maintain consistency in writing.
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What is Active Voice? ? The Active Voice one of two verb voices ? The Active Voice is used when the subject of a sentence is acting upon the verb. ? Example: Kevin hit the ball
What is Passive Voice? ? Passive Voice is the second of the two verb voices ? In the Passive Voice, The subject of the sentence is acted on by the verb. ? Example: The ball was thrown by the pitcher.
Some Facts: ? Writers typically prefer using The Active Voice when working on a piece. ? When the receiver of the verb should be stressed rather than the doer (or when the doer is unknown) the passive voice is better ? Example: School is cancelled today!
Some Facts, Contd: ? Switching between voices is a common error. ? Ex: John is the best athlete on the team, and the most points are scored by him. ? How can we correct this sentence? ? John is the best athlete on the team and also scores the most points.
Lets Recap ? In the Active Voice, the subject acts on the verb. ? In the Passive Voice, the verb acts on the subject. ? The Active Voice is typically appropriate. ? The Passive Voice is preferable when the subject isn t as important as the receiver. ? Do Not mix the Active and Passive Voices
