Active vs Passive Voice

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Def. Active Voice

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The strongest, best sentence structure where the subject performs the action.

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Passive Voice

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The subject of the verb is omitted, or the subject is replaced by the object, often indicated by a 'be' verb.

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Which is in active voice?

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In Brazil, local farmers produce coffee.

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Identify the type of sentence: The delectable tea was enjoyed by the wise old monk.

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Passive

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Which sentence is the best?

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Using the latest in technology, the doctors developed a cutting edge technique.

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What is the main characteristic of active voice?

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The subject performs the action of the verb.

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What is the main characteristic of passive voice?

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The action is performed on the subject, often leading to the subject being less emphasized.

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Example of a sentence in passive voice.

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The book was read by the student.

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Example of a sentence in active voice.

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The student read the book.

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What is a 'be' verb?

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A verb that indicates a state of being, often used in passive constructions (e.g., is, are, was, were).