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What is the key difference between active and passive voice?
What is the key difference between active and passive voice?
When converting a passive sentence to an active one, what should you ensure?
When converting a passive sentence to an active one, what should you ensure?
What should be reversed when changing an active sentence to passive?
What should be reversed when changing an active sentence to passive?
Why is active voice generally encouraged over passive voice?
Why is active voice generally encouraged over passive voice?
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In which transformation does the subject come before the verb?
In which transformation does the subject come before the verb?
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What should be retained without alteration when changing 'The author published the article' from active to passive?
What should be retained without alteration when changing 'The author published the article' from active to passive?
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Study Notes
Formation of Active and Passive Voices
Active voice prioritizes the subject, making them the central figure of the sentence. For instance, "Shakespeare wrote plays for the Globe Theater." On the other hand, passive voice emphasizes the object or recipient of the action; for example, "Plays were written by Shakespeare." Generally, active voice is encouraged due to its clarity and simplicity, but passive voice is useful if the subject is unknown, unimportant, or the focus is on the action itself.
Conversion From Passive to Active Voice
To transform a passive sentence into an active one, restructure the sentence so that the subject comes before the verb, followed by the object. For instance, "The ice cream cones were eaten by the children" could become "The children ate the ice cream cones." Ensure any modifiers remain connected to the correct elements within the new sentence.
Conversion From Active to Passive Voice
When changing an active sentence to passive, reverse the order of the subject and verb and replace the verb's direct object with the subject. Be cautious not to create confusion by adjusting any accompanying descriptive information. For example, "The author published the article" would need to retain the phrase "published the article" without altering its placement in the sentence.
In summary, understanding the nuances of active and passive voice allows you to craft sentences that convey meaning precisely and efficiently. Knowing how to convert passives to actives helps ensure consistency throughout your text, and knowing how to maintain a passive voice ensures the right kind of balance in your prose.
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Learn about the differences between active and passive voice in sentences and how to convert between the two. Explore techniques for changing passive sentences to active ones and vice versa while maintaining clarity and meaning.
