Active and Passive Voice

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What is the active voice?

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The active voice is a grammatical structure where the subject of the sentence performs the action expressed by the verb. For example, 'The dog chased the cat.'

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What is the passive voice?

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The passive voice is a grammatical structure where the subject of the sentence receives the action expressed by the verb. For example, 'The cat was chased by the dog.'

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Identify the voice: 'The teacher explained the lesson.'

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Active voice.

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Identify the voice: 'The homework was completed by the students.'

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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 usually 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 focus is on the action or the recipient of the action, often starting with the object.

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

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'Maria read the book.'

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What is the effect of using passive voice in writing?

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Passive voice can create a sense of formality or objectivity, but may also make sentences less direct.

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When should you use active voice?

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Active voice is preferred for clarity and directness, especially in persuasive or narrative writing.