ACTIVE - PASSIVE VOICE

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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 cat chased the mouse.'

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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, often indicated by the use of 'to be' and the past participle. For example, 'The mouse was chased by the cat.'

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How can you identify a sentence in passive voice?

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A sentence is in passive voice if it includes a form of 'to be' followed by a past participle and often includes the agent introduced by 'by.'

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What is the structure of a passive voice sentence?

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The structure of a passive voice sentence is: Subject + form of 'to be' + past participle + (by + agent).

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Convert the following sentence to passive voice: 'The chef cooked the meal.'

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The meal was cooked by the chef.

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Convert the following sentence to active voice: 'The book was read by the student.'

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The student read the book.

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What is the main difference between active and passive voice?

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The main difference is that in active voice, the subject performs the action, while in passive voice, the subject receives the action.

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Provide an example of a sentence in active voice.

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'The dog barked at the stranger.'

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Provide an example of a sentence in passive voice.

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'The letter was written by Sarah.'

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What is the importance of using active voice in writing?

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Active voice makes sentences clearer and more direct, often making the writing more engaging.