Active and Passive Voice

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What is the definition of active voice?

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Active voice is used when the subject performs the action of the verb.

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What is the definition of passive voice?

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Passive voice is used when the subject receives the action of the verb.

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Identify the voice: 'The National Anthem was performed at the football game.'

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Passive voice

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Identify the voice: 'The Socs drive a blue Mustang.'

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Active voice

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Identify the voice: 'Mr. Compagnone coaches the soccer team.'

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Active voice

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In which voice is the object presented first in the sentence?

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Passive voice

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What is an example of a sentence in active voice?

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The dog chased the cat.

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What is an example of a sentence in passive voice?

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The cake was eaten by the children.

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What is the structure of an active voice sentence?

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Subject + Verb + Object.

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What is the structure of a passive voice sentence?

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Object + Verb (to be) + Past Participle + (by Subject).