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When the subject of the sentence performs the action the sentence is in

Passive voice
action voice

Active voice

When the subject of the sentence receives the action and the person or thing doing the action follows the verb the sentence is in

Active voice
passive voice

Passive voice

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Sentences with a

1. Passive voice
2. active voice

Are Wordier because they have an additional helping verb and sometimes the word by

Passive voice

Sentences with

1. Active voice
2. passive voice

Are more clear and concise

Active voice

When is it appropriate to use the passive voice

It is never appropriate to use the passive voice

When the person or thing performing the action is a proper noun

When the person or thing performing the action comes before the verb

When the person or thing performing the action is unimportant or unknown

When the person or thing performing the action is unimportant or unknown

Which sentence is written in the active voice

The Lunch was packed

Rebecca and Lauren went to the beach

The plans were made

Rebecca and Lauren were driven by their parents