ACTIVE AND PASSIVE VOICE

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What is the definition of active voice?

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Active voice is a grammatical structure where the subject of the sentence performs the action expressed by the verb.

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What is the definition of passive voice?

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Passive voice is a grammatical structure where the subject of the sentence receives the action expressed by the verb, often indicated by the use of a form of 'to be' plus the past participle.

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Identify the voice: 'The cat chased the mouse.'

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Active Voice.

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Identify the voice: 'The mouse was chased by the cat.'

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Passive Voice.

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What is a key characteristic of sentences in active voice?

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In active voice sentences, the subject is typically at the beginning and is the doer of the action.

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What is a key characteristic of sentences in passive voice?

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In passive voice sentences, the subject is often at the end and is the receiver of the action.

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Convert to active voice: 'The book was read by the teacher.'

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The teacher read the book.

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Convert to passive voice: 'The chef cooked a delicious meal.'

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A delicious meal was cooked by the chef.

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What is the effect of using passive voice in writing?

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Using passive voice can create a sense of formality, focus on the action rather than the subject, or obscure the doer of the action.

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When should passive voice be used?

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Passive voice should be used when the doer of the action is unknown, irrelevant, or when the focus should be on the action itself.