Active Voice: In the active voice, the subject performs the action. The verb expresses the action, and the object receives the action. Example: Acti...
Active Voice:
In the active voice, the subject performs the action. The verb expresses the action, and the object receives the action.
Example:
Active: The dog ran around the park.
Passive: The park was visited by the dog.
Passive Voice:
In the passive voice, the verb expresses the action on the object. The subject is not involved in the action.
Example:
Passive: The cake was baked by her grandmother.
Active: Her grandmother baked the cake.
Other Characteristics of Passive Voice:
Object-oriented: The phrase always begins with a noun or pronoun that is the object of the action.
Action verb: The verb used in the passive voice is usually a past tense verb.
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When to Use the Passive Voice:
The passive voice is used when:
The subject is not important or does not participate in the action.
The action is performed on a person or thing that is not the subject.
The focus is on the result or the action itself.
Examples:
Active: The child read a book about animals.
Passive: A book about animals was read by the child.
Tips for Using the Passive Voice:
Choose the active voice whenever possible.
If you must use the passive voice, make sure that the object receives the action.
Use a past tense verb when you are using the passive voice