WDW: Clear Writing

What is active voice?

• A passive form of communication that emphasizes listening

• When the subject of a sentence is performing an action

• A writing style that uses lively and punchy language

• When a sentence is in the active tense

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

What is passive voice?

• When the subject of the sentence undergoes the action

• When a sentence is written in the past tense

• When a sentence is written as not to offend anyone

• When something in quotation marks is whispered

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

Why are many writers encouraged to write in active voice?

• Active voice allows writers to emphasize the recipient of the action.

• Active voice adds a sense of mystery and intrigue to the writing.

• 1. Active voice creates a more engaging and direct writing style.

• Active voice is a requirement imposed by most writing competitions.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

Why is passive voice sometimes discouraged?

• Passive voice adds a sense of ambiguity and confusion to the writing.

• Passive voice lacks clarity and precision in conveying the action.

• Passive voice allows writers to emphasize the doer or agent of the action.

• All of the above

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

Is this sentence in active or passive voice? 

“The toy was played with by Homer.”

• Active

• Passive

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

Is this sentence in active or passive voice? 

“My trip to the hospital was one that I’ll always remember.”

• Active

• Passive

Answer explanation

Don't let the linking verbs fool you! This is an active voice since the subject (I) is doing the action (remember).

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

Is this sentence in active or passive voice? 

“The lawyer filed the case in the local court system.”

• Active

• Passive

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

Which of the following has a linking verb?

• The dog ran.

• The cat is black.

• The children played outside.

• The man ate the sandwich.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1B

Substitute the linking verbs for action verbs in this sentence.

"He is going to be studying for the exam, but he can't seem to find the motivation to start preparing."

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

Substitute the linking verbs for action verbs in this sentence.

"The project was supposed to have been completed by now, but unexpected delays have been causing it to be postponed repeatedly."

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B