Using passive and active voice quick check
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Active voice: In active voice, the subject is performing the action.
Example:
- "John is painting the wall."
Passive voice: In passive voice, the subject is receiving the action.
Example:
- "The wall is being painted by John."
To determine whether a sentence is in active or passive voice, follow these steps:
1. Identify the subject of the sentence (who or what is performing the action).
2. Identify the verb (the action being performed).
3. Determine if the subject is performing the action (active voice) or if it is being acted upon (passive voice).
Let's practice with a quick check:
1. "The book was written by a famous author."
- Subject: The book
- Verb: written
- Passive voice: The book is being acted upon.
2. "Maria baked a delicious cake for the party."
- Subject: Maria
- Verb: baked
- Active voice: Maria is performing the action.
Now you can identify whether a sentence is in active or passive voice by following these steps.