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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