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