Active/Passive Voice

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What is the definition of active voice?

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Active voice is when the subject of the sentence performs the action.

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What is the definition of passive voice?

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Passive voice is when the subject of the sentence receives 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 the verb 'to be' followed by a past participle.

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What is an example of a sentence in passive voice?

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The book was read by the student.

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What is an example of a sentence in active voice?

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The student read the book.

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Why is active voice generally preferred in writing?

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Active voice is usually clearer and more direct, making sentences easier to understand.

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How do you convert a passive voice sentence to active voice?

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Identify the subject performing the action and restructure the sentence to place that subject at the beginning.

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What is the structure of a sentence in active voice?

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Subject + Verb + Object.

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What is the structure of a sentence in passive voice?

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Subject + form of 'to be' + past participle + (by + agent).

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What is the role of the agent in a passive voice sentence?

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The agent is the doer of the action, often introduced by the word 'by'.