Mastering Active and Passive Voice in Writing

This video tutorial by Mrs. Lawrence and Mr. Anderson covers the differences between active and passive voice in writing. It explains the importance of using active voice for more engaging writing and provides examples of converting passive sentences to active ones. The tutorial also discusses when passive voice is acceptable and offers tips for improving writing by identifying and revising passive constructions.

What is the primary action of the subject in an active voice sentence?

• The subject observes the action.

• The subject receives the action.

• The subject is absent from the action.

• The subject performs the action.

In a passive voice sentence, how is the subject related to the verb?

• The subject performs the verb.

• The subject receives the action of the verb.

• The subject is mentioned after the verb.

• The subject is unrelated to the verb.

What is a key characteristic of active voice?

• It is more wordy and indirect.

• It makes sentences less colorful.

• It involves the subject doing the action.

• It often hides the subject's actions.

Why is active voice generally preferred over passive voice?

• It requires less knowledge of grammar.

• It is the only correct way to write.

• It makes the writing more engaging and direct.

• It is easier to write.

How should 'The sick animal was cared for by Tina' be rewritten in active voice?

• Caring for the sick animal was done by Tina.

• The sick animal cared by Tina.

• Tina cared for the sick animal.

• Tina was caring for the sick animal.

Which sentence correctly transforms 'The game was won by our team' into active voice?

• Our team was winning the game.

• Our team won the game.

• The game won by our team.

• Winning the game was done by our team.

When is it acceptable to use passive voice?

• Always, in any kind of writing.

• When the doer of the action is unknown.

• When writing informal texts.

• When the subject of the sentence is the focus.

Why might passive voice be used in the sentence 'Our school was remodeled in 2011'?

• The doer of the action is irrelevant.

• To emphasize the action over the subject.

• To make the sentence more complex.

• To focus on the school rather than the remodel.

What should you look for in your writing to make it more active?

• Use of first-person narrative.

• Detailed background information.

• Long, descriptive sentences.

• Instances of 'was written by' or 'was seen'.

How does converting sentences to active voice affect your writing?

• Reduces its overall length significantly.

• Increases its complexity.

• Makes it more precise and lively.

• Changes its intended audience.