PASSIVE VOICE

In active voice, the subject ..... the action.

• does

• receives

• says

• thinks

In passive voice, the subject ..... the action.

What is the main difference between active and passive voice?

• The actor is always known in passive voice.

• The subject receives the action in active voice.

• The subject does the action in active voice.

• The action is always clear in passive voice.

When might a writer choose to use passive voice?

• When the subject is always known.

• When the sentence is too long.

• When the action is more important than the actor.

• When the actor is very important.

What should you do if you don't know who performed the action?

• Use active voice.

• Make up a name.

• Use passive voice.

• Leave the sentence out.

How can you improve your writing when the actor is unknown?

• Use more adjectives.

• Use passive voice.

• Add more details about the actor.

• Make the sentences longer.

What is a benefit of using passive voice in writing?

• It always makes sentences longer.

• It emphasizes the action over the actor.

• It is easier to understand.

• It makes writing sound informal.