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What is the correct passive voice form of the sentence 'They will build a new house'?
What is the correct passive voice form of the sentence 'They will build a new house'?
- A new house is being built by them
- A new house will be built by them (correct)
- A new house will have been built by them
- A new house is being built by them
Which of the following sentences is in the correct passive voice form?
Which of the following sentences is in the correct passive voice form?
- She will cook dinner for her family
- The teacher praised the students for their hard work
- The new road was being constructed by the workers (correct)
- The audience will enjoy the performance
What is the passive voice form of the sentence 'They have already completed the project'?
What is the passive voice form of the sentence 'They have already completed the project'?
- They have already completed by the project
- The project has already been completed by them (correct)
- They has already been completed the project
- The project has already been completed
Which of the following is a characteristic of the passive voice?
Which of the following is a characteristic of the passive voice?
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What is the main reason for using passive voice in writing?
What is the main reason for using passive voice in writing?
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Why should writers be cautious when using passive voice?
Why should writers be cautious when using passive voice?
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Passive Voice Form
- Correct passive voice form of "They will build a new house": "A new house will be built (by them)."
- Correct passive voice form of "They have already completed the project": "The project has already been completed (by them)."
Characteristics of Passive Voice
- Emphasizes the action or the recipient rather than the doer.
- Often includes a form of "to be" plus a past participle.
- Provides greater flexibility in sentence structure.
Reasons for Using Passive Voice
- Useful when the doer is unknown, irrelevant, or less important than the action itself.
- Helps to maintain an objective tone in scientific and formal writing.
- Positions information in a way that highlights results or outcomes for readers.
Cautions for Passive Voice Usage
- Overuse can lead to dull and unclear writing.
- May obscure who is responsible for the action, which can confuse readers.
- Important to balance passive constructions with active voice for clarity and engagement.
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