Shift in Verb Voice

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What is a 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. For example, 'The cat chased the mouse.'

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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. For example, 'The mouse was chased by the cat.'

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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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When should you use active voice?

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Active voice is preferred for clarity and directness, especially in writing that aims to engage the reader.

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When is passive voice appropriate?

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

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What is an example of changing a sentence from active to passive voice?

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Active: 'The chef cooked the meal.' Passive: 'The meal was cooked by the chef.'

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What is an example of changing a sentence from passive to active voice?

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Passive: 'The book was read by the student.' Active: 'The student read the book.'

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How can you identify passive voice in a sentence?

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

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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 or distance, but may also lead to ambiguity.