6 Questions
Passive voice is used when
The subject receives the action
Which of the following is an example of passive voice?
The cake was eaten by her
Using passive voice can make a sentence
More wordy
Passive voice is used when
The subject of the sentence is receiving the action
Which of the following is an example of passive voice?
The cake was eaten by her
Using passive voice can make a sentence
More formal
Study Notes
Passive Voice
- Passive voice is used when the focus is on the action's recipient rather than the performer.
- An example of passive voice is "The ball was thrown by John", where the focus is on the ball (the recipient) rather than John (the performer).
- Using passive voice can make a sentence seem less direct or less clear, as it can hide the identity of the person or entity performing the action.
- It can also make the sentence seem more formal or objective, as it emphasizes the action's effect rather than the doer.
Test your knowledge on passive voice with this quiz! Learn when and how to use passive voice in sentences. Identify examples of passive voice and understand how it can impact sentence structure.
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