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What is the primary focus of a passive sentence?
What is the primary focus of a passive sentence?
Which of the following sentences is in the passive voice?
Which of the following sentences is in the passive voice?
Identify the correct structure of a passive sentence.
Identify the correct structure of a passive sentence.
What can be a consequence of using passive voice excessively?
What can be a consequence of using passive voice excessively?
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When is it most appropriate to use passive voice?
When is it most appropriate to use passive voice?
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Study Notes
Passive Voice Focus
- The primary focus of a passive voice sentence is the action's recipient rather than the doer of the action.
Identifying Passive Voice
- A sentence is in the passive voice when the action's recipient is the subject of the sentence.
Passive Sentence Structure
- The basic structure of a passive sentence is: Subject + be verb + past participle + by (optional agent).
Excessive Passive Voice Consequence
- Overusing passive voice can lead to writing that is unclear, dull, and indirect.
Appropriate Passive Voice Use
- It is most fitting to use passive voice when:
- The doer of the action is unknown or unimportant.
- The recipient of the action is more significant than the doer.
- Focusing on the action itself is crucial, rather than who performed it.
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Description
This quiz assesses your knowledge about passive voice in English sentences. You will learn about its structure, purpose, and appropriate usage. Test your understanding of when and how to use passive voice effectively.
