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In changing the sentence 'The ball was chased by the dog' from passive voice to active voice, what should be the revised sentence?
In changing the sentence 'The ball was chased by the dog' from passive voice to active voice, what should be the revised sentence?
Which of the following is an active voice sentence?
Which of the following is an active voice sentence?
What is the passive voice version of the sentence: 'She sang a beautiful song'?
What is the passive voice version of the sentence: 'She sang a beautiful song'?
If you change the active voice sentence 'The students completed their homework' to passive voice, what would be the correct form?
If you change the active voice sentence 'The students completed their homework' to passive voice, what would be the correct form?
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What is the active voice version of this passive voice sentence: 'The cake was baked by Mary'?
What is the active voice version of this passive voice sentence: 'The cake was baked by Mary'?
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Changing the sentence 'The car was driven by him' from passive to active voice results in:
Changing the sentence 'The car was driven by him' from passive to active voice results in:
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Which of these sentences is in passive voice?
Which of these sentences is in passive voice?
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'A song is being sung by her' is an example of:
'A song is being sung by her' is an example of:
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'He wrote a book' is an example of:
'He wrote a book' is an example of:
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'The letter was posted by Sarah' could be changed to active voice as:
'The letter was posted by Sarah' could be changed to active voice as:
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Study Notes
Active and Passive Voice: Changing Between Forms
Understanding the active and passive voices in English grammar is crucial for effective communication. The voice of a verb describes the relationship between the action and its participants. In active voice, the subject performs the action, whereas in passive voice, the subject receives the action.
Changing Passive to Active Voice
To change a passive sentence to an active one, identify the doer of the action and restructure the sentence so the doer is the subject performing the verb upon the original subject.
- Passive: The ball was chased by the dog.
- Active: The dog chased the ball.
Changing Active to Passive Voice
To change an active sentence to a passive one, use a form of the auxiliary verb "be" and the past participle of the main verb.
- Active: The dog chased the ball.
- Passive: The ball was chased by the dog.
When to Use Each Voice
Active voice is preferred in most writing situations, as it emphasizes the doer of the action and makes the sentence clearer. Passive voice is often chosen to de-emphasize the doer of the action or to focus on the action itself.
- Active voice: The chef prepares each meal with loving care.
- Passive voice: Each meal is prepared with loving care by the chef.
Considerations and Uses
In scientific and some types of reporting, passive voice is sometimes necessary to emphasize the processes and results of research rather than the choices or biases of the researchers. Additionally, passive voice can be used to keep the focus on the same subject through several sentences or paragraphs.
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Learn how to convert sentences between active and passive voice in English grammar. Discover when to use each voice for effective communication and emphasis. Practice transforming sentences to improve your writing skills.
