Active vs Passive Voice Explained

Active vs Passive Voice Explained

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Aiden Montgomery

English

6th - 10th Grade

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This video tutorial explains the differences between active and passive voice in English grammar. It provides examples using a scenario involving a broken piggy bank to illustrate how the subject and object roles change between the two voices. The tutorial highlights the clarity and conciseness of active voice, making it preferable for formal writing, while passive voice is useful in technical writing or when the actor is unknown. The video concludes with a summary of key points.

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What is the main characteristic of a sentence in active voice?

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In a passive voice sentence, where is the actor typically mentioned?

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What changes when converting a sentence from active to passive voice?

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Which of the following is a correct example of passive voice?

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Which sentence structure is generally clearer and more concise?

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What is added to a sentence to form the passive voice?

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What is the effect of using passive voice on sentence length?

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Why might one choose to use the passive voice?

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In which type of writing is passive voice preferred?

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Why might active voice be considered the best choice for formal writing?

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