Verb Voice

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What is verb voice?

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Verb voice refers to the form of a verb that indicates whether the subject of the sentence performs the action (active voice) or receives the action (passive voice).

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Define active voice.

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Active voice is a sentence structure where the subject performs the action of the verb. Example: 'The dog chased the cat.'

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Define passive voice.

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Passive voice is a sentence structure where the subject receives the action of the verb, often indicated by a form of 'to be' plus the past participle. Example: 'The cat was chased by the dog.'

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Identify the main characteristic of active voice sentences.

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In active voice sentences, the subject is the doer of the action, making the sentence more direct and dynamic.

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Identify the main characteristic of passive voice sentences.

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In passive voice sentences, the focus is on the action or the recipient of the action rather than the doer, which can make the sentence less direct.

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What is an example of a sentence in active voice?

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'The teacher explained the lesson to the students.'

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What is an example of a sentence in passive voice?

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'The lesson was explained to the students by the teacher.'

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How can you identify a passive voice sentence?

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Look for a form of 'to be' followed by a past participle, often with the doer introduced by 'by.'

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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, or obscure the doer of the action.

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When is it appropriate to use passive voice?

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Passive voice is appropriate when the doer is unknown, unimportant, or when the focus should be on the action itself.