3 Questions
Which of the following is a characteristic of passive voice?
The subject receives the action
When using passive voice, what is the usual order of the sentence?
Object + Verb + Subject
Which of the following is an example of a passive voice sentence?
The book was written by the author
Study Notes
Characteristics of Passive Voice
- One of the characteristics of passive voice is that the subject of the sentence receives the action instead of performing it.
- The focus of the sentence is on the action's recipient, rather than the doer.
Sentence Structure in Passive Voice
- In passive voice, the usual order of the sentence is: Receiver of the action + Verb + Doer of the action (if mentioned).
Examples of Passive Voice
- An example of a passive voice sentence is: "The ball was thrown by John."
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