Active and Passive Voice Explanation
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Which type of sentence has the subject actively performing the action of the verb?

  • Imperative sentence
  • Passive voice sentence
  • Interrogative sentence
  • Active voice sentence (correct)

    • What is true about passive voice sentences?

  • The verb is in the form of 'be + past participle' (correct)
  • The subject is always the doer of the action
  • Passive voice sentences are always shorter
  • The subject actively performs the action of the verb

    • Which example best illustrates a sentence in passive voice?

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    • What is a defining characteristic of active voice sentences?

    <p>The subject actively performs the action of the verb</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of sentence has the subject receiving the action of the verb?

    <p>Passive voice sentence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between the active and passive voice?

    <p>The verb structure used in each voice.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is there a preference for active voice in writings?

    <p>Active voice makes it clearer who performed the action.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the sentence 'My book was stolen from my bag.', why was passive voice used?

    <p>Because the doer of the action is unknown.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which sentence demonstrates correct transformation from passive to active voice?

    <p>This wall was painted by the neighborhood children.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When is it recommended to use passive voice in writing?

    <p>When focus should be shifted away from the doer of the action.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the steps required to change a sentence from active to passive voice?

    <p>Identify the verb and object, switch their places, write 'be' in the identified tense followed by past participle of the verb</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In passive voice, what is used to indicate who performed the action?

    <p>'By' before the subject</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct verb form for a singular subject in passive voice?

    <p>Is being</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of speech is often used to signal a passive construction?

    <p>Auxiliary verb</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should follow the auxiliary verb 'be' in a passive voice sentence?

    <p>A past participle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Active Voice

    • Sentences with the subject actively performing the action of the verb.
    • The subject is the doer of the action.

    Passive Voice

    • The subject receives the action of the verb.
    • The action is performed by an unknown or unimportant agent.
    • The agent is often omitted or introduced using the preposition "by".

    Examples of Passive and Active Voice

    • Active: The dog chased the cat.
    • Passive: The cat was chased by the dog.

    Key Differences Between Active and Passive Voice:

    • Active: The subject performs the action.
    • Passive: The subject receives the action.

    Preference for Active Voice in Writing

    • Active voice is often preferred for clearer and more concise writing.

    Using Passive Voice

    • Reasons for using passive voice:
      • When the actor is unknown or irrelevant.
      • When the focus is on the action itself rather than the actor.

    Examples of Passive Voice Usage

    • "My book was stolen from my bag." The actor is unknown or unimportant, the focus is on the book being stolen.

    Transforming from Passive to Active Voice

    • Passive: The ball was thrown by the boy.
    • Active: The boy threw the ball.

    Steps to Change a Sentence from Active to Passive Voice

    • Identify the subject and verb in the active voice sentence.
    • Make the object of the active voice sentence the subject of the passive voice sentence.
    • Use the past participle form of the verb.
    • Add the auxiliary verb "be" in the appropriate tense.
    • Add "by" and the original subject if desired.

    Identifying Passive Voice Sentences

    • Passive voice sentences often use:
      • The auxiliary verb "be" (is, am, are, was, were, been, being) followed by the past participle form of the verb.
      • The preposition "by" to indicate the agent (the person or thing that performed the action), but it is not always present.

    Verb Forms in Passive Voice

    • The verb in a passive voice sentence is always in the past participle form.
    • The tense of the verb is indicated by the form of the auxiliary verb "be".

    Identifying Passive Constructions

    • The preposition "by" is often a signal of a passive construction.
    • The past participle is necessary for a passive voice sentence.

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    Learn about active and passive voice in sentences. Understand the difference between when the subject performs the action and when the subject receives the action.

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