Academic Language

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What is the definition of active voice?

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Active voice is a sentence structure where the subject performs the action of the verb. For example, 'The teacher graded the test.'

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What is the definition of passive voice?

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Passive voice is a sentence structure where the subject receives the action of the verb. For example, 'The test was graded by the teacher.'

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How can you identify passive voice in a sentence?

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Look for a form of the verb 'to be' followed by a past participle. The doer of the action may be introduced by 'by.'

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What are the characteristics of academic language?

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Academic language is formal, objective, and precise. It avoids colloquialisms and personal opinions.

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Is the sentence 'So black bears are a top predator in North America' considered academic language?

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No, it is not academic because it uses informal language and lacks precision.

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Is the sentence 'The black bear is a super smart animal' considered academic language?

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No, it is not academic because it uses informal language and subjective descriptors.

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What is an example of a sentence in active voice?

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An example of active voice is 'The teacher graded the test.'

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What is an example of a sentence in passive voice?

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An example of passive voice is 'The test was graded by the teacher.'

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Why is it important to use academic language in writing?

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Using academic language enhances clarity, formality, and credibility in scholarly communication.

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What is a common mistake when identifying active and passive voice?

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A common mistake is confusing the subject's role; in passive voice, the subject is acted upon, not performing the action.