Active Voice vs Passive Voice

Front

What is the definition of Active Voice?

Back

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

Front

What is the definition of Passive Voice?

Back

Passive Voice is a grammatical structure where the subject of the sentence is acted upon by the verb.

Front

Identify the voice: 'The chef cooked the meal.'

Back

Active Voice

Front

Identify the voice: 'The meal was cooked by the chef.'

Back

Passive Voice

Front

What is a key characteristic of Passive Voice?

Back

The focus is on the action or the recipient of the action rather than the doer.

Front

Provide an example of a sentence in Active Voice.

Back

The dog chased the ball.

Front

Provide an example of a sentence in Passive Voice.

Back

The ball was chased by the dog.

Front

What is a common use of Passive Voice in writing?

Back

To emphasize the action or the recipient rather than the doer.

Front

How can Passive Voice be used to create an authoritative tone?

Back

By stating rules or restrictions, such as 'Visitors are not allowed after 9:00 p.m.'

Front

What is the effect of using Passive Voice in formal writing?

Back

It can make the writing sound more objective and less personal.