Active Vs Passive Voice

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What is the definition of active voice?

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A sentence is in active voice when the subject performs the action expressed by the verb.

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What is the definition of passive voice?

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A sentence is in passive voice when the subject receives the action expressed by the verb.

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Identify the voice: 'The dog chased the cat.'

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Active voice.

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Identify the voice: 'The cat was chased by the dog.'

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Passive voice.

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Fill in the blank: A sentence is written in __________ voice when the subject is acted upon.

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Passive.

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Which voice is generally more direct and vigorous?

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Active voice.

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What is an example of a passive voice sentence?

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The book was read by the student.

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What is an example of an active voice sentence?

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The student read the book.

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True or False: In passive voice, the doer of the action is often omitted.

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True.

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What is the main difference between active and passive voice?

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In active voice, the subject does the action; in passive voice, the subject receives the action.