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    Active and

    Passive voice
    ‘Voice’ – What Is
    It?

    The term ‘voice’ is a term that is used to denote the


    form of the verb which shows if the subject in a
    given sentence is the doer or receiver of the action.
    The voice of a verb describes the relationship
    between the action and the participants (subject or
    object) in a sentence.
    The Two Voices in the
    English Language

    What is the Active What is the Passive Voice?


    Voice?

    The active voice, in a sentence, indicates that the The passive voice, in contrast, indicates that the
    subject performs the action denoted by the verb. subject is acted upon by the verb. In other words, the
    According to the Oxford Learner’s Dictionary, subject is passive rather than active. According to the
    the active voice is “the form of a verb in which Oxford Learner’s Dictionary, the passive voice is “the
    the subject is the person or thing that performs form of a verb used when the subject is affected by
    the action.” Similarly, the Collins Dictionary the action of the verb.” Similarly, the Collins
    defines the active voice as “a voice of verbs used Dictionary states that the passive voice is “formed
    to indicate that the subject of a sentence is using ‘be’ and the past participle of a verb. The
    performing the action or causing the event or subject of a passive clause does not perform the
    process described by the verb.” action expressed by the verb but is affected by it.”
    Using the Active Voice
    and the Passive Voice

    In the English language, the active voice is


    generally preferred as it provides information in a
    direct and clear manner. Avoid using the passive
    voice merely because it sounds more sophisticated;
    use it only when necessary. Remember, the active
    voice has the subject performing the action, while
    the passive voice has the subject receiving the
    action. To communicate your thoughts and ideas
    clearly and effectively, especially in a professional
    setting, it is best to use the active voice.
    Tips
    A pro tip for you to
    master the active voice
    and the passive voice is to
    know the structure and Active Voice – Subject +
    formula by which they Verb + Object
    work.

    Passive Voice – Object +


    Verb + Subject
    Difference between the Active
    Voice and the Passive Voice

    Analysing the difference between the active voice and the passive
    voice is what will help you in a much better way to learn how to use
    the two voices effectively. Take a look at the following table to
    know how they differ.
    There are a few other points that you
    have to know so that you can use the
    two voices effectively. They are as
    follows:
    When converting a
    sentence in the active voice
    The next part of speech you have to focus
    to the passive voice, the on is the verb. When converting the active
    first thing that you have to voice into the passive voice, you just have
    do is interchange the to convert the main verb into its past
    subject and the object. participle or its third form. The third form
    of the main verb is the past participle form
    of the verb.

    If there are any adverbs used in the sentence


    with the active voice, be sure to include it in the
    When you are changing the passive voice as well. Do not just drop it when
    tense of the main verb, you convert a sentence in the active voice to
    make sure you use an the passive voice or vice-versa.
    auxiliary verb which
    Always use the preposition, ‘by’
    maintains the tense the
    before the subject in a passive
    sentence represents.
    sentence.
    Excercise

    1. Varun is helping Reshmi. (Change into passive voice)


    2. A gift was given to Manassa by me. (Change into active voice)
    3. Santana will sing All My Life at the Nationals. (Change into active
    voice)
    4. A mouse was being chased by my cat. (Change into active voice)
    5. Naveen loves Praveena. (Change into passive voice)
    6. The decorations for the annual day will be done by Emma. (Change
    into active voice)
    7. J. K. Rowling wrote the Harry Potter novels. (Change into passive
    voice)
    8. Ms. Holly will teach Spanish this year. (Change into passive voice)
    9. Mike was hit by Nick. (Change into active voice)
    10. Naslen is being scolded by his mom. (Change into active voice)

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