Active Vs. Passive Voice

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What is active voice?

Back

When the subject performs the verb

Front

What is passive voice?

Back

when the subject receives the action expressed in the verb; the subject is acted upon

Front

What is a good use for passive voice?

Back

Unknown or unimportant subject(s)

Front

What is a good use for passive voice?

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Emphasizing the action

Front

Which sentence uses passive voice for an unknown or unimportant subject?

Back

My wallet was stolen.

Front

Which sentence uses passive voice for emphasizing the action?

• The idea was celebrated by everyone.
• Everyone celebrated the idea.

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The idea was celebrated by everyone.

Front

Active or Passive? My paper was eaten by my computer.

Back

passive

Front

Active or Passive? My computer ate my paper.

Back

active

Front

Active or Passive? The review committee denied your request for funding.

Back

active

Front

Active or Passive? Kristy will give a book report to the class.

Back

active