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Active and Passive Voice Quiz

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Questions and Answers

Which of the following is true about active and passive voice?

Active voice is always preferred over passive voice.

Passive voice is always preferred over active voice.

Active voice is used when the subject performs the action. (correct)

Passive voice is used when the subject receives the action.

What is the main difference between active and passive voice?

Active voice emphasizes the subject performing the action, while passive voice emphasizes the action itself. (correct)

Passive voice is more commonly used in spoken language compared to active voice.

Active voice is used for formal writing, while passive voice is used for informal writing.

Active voice is more concise than passive voice.

When should passive voice be used?

Passive voice should be used when the doer of the action is unknown or unimportant. (correct)

Passive voice should be used in all types of writing.

Passive voice should be used to make the sentence more concise.

Passive voice should be used to emphasize the subject.

Study Notes

Active and Passive Voice

Active voice: the subject performs the action described by the verb.
Passive voice: the subject receives the action described by the verb.

Main Difference

The main difference between active and passive voice is the focus: active voice focuses on the doer, while passive voice focuses on the receiver of the action.

Using Passive Voice

Use passive voice when the doer of the action is not important or is unknown.
Use passive voice to emphasize the action's recipient rather than the performer.
Use passive voice to create a more formal or objective tone in writing.

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Test your knowledge on active and passive voice with this quiz! Discover the main difference between active and passive voice, and learn when to appropriately use the passive voice.