Active and Passive Voice/Subjective Objective

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What is the definition of Active Voice?

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

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What is the definition of Passive Voice?

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Passive voice is a sentence structure where the subject receives the action of the verb. Example: 'The mouse was chased by the cat.'

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How can you identify an Active Voice sentence?

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An Active Voice sentence typically has a clear subject-verb-object structure, where the subject is doing the action.

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How can you identify a Passive Voice sentence?

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A Passive Voice sentence often includes a form of 'to be' and the past participle of the verb, with the doer of the action sometimes omitted.

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What is the importance of assessing the credibility of a source?

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Assessing credibility helps determine the reliability and trustworthiness of information, which is crucial for informed decision-making.

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What does it mean to have a subjective perspective?

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A subjective perspective is influenced by personal feelings, opinions, and experiences.

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What does it mean to have an objective perspective?

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An objective perspective is based on observable phenomena and facts, free from personal bias.

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Provide an example of a sentence in Active Voice.

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Example: 'The teacher explained the lesson.'

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Provide an example of a sentence in Passive Voice.

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Example: 'The lesson was explained by the teacher.'

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What is the role of the subject in a sentence?

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The subject is the part of the sentence that performs the action or is described by the verb.