Decide whether each describes a reason to use passive voice or active voice.
passive voice active voice
to emphasize an action
passive voice – to emphasize an action
active voice – to emphasize an action
to write clear, concise sentences
passive voice – to write clear, concise sentences
active voice – to write clear, concise sentences
to tell about rules or laws
passive voice – to tell about rules or laws
active voice – to tell about rules or laws
to explain an action when the subject is unknown
passive voice – to explain an action when the subject is unknown
active voice – to explain an action when the subject is unknown
to emphasize who is responsible for something
passive voice – to emphasize who is responsible for something
active voice – to emphasize who is responsible for something
to avoid responsibility
passive voice - to avoid responsibility
Which sentence is in active voice?
All the pies were eaten at the contest.
The contest was held in a park near Jimmy’s house.
Jimmy ate all the pies that were at the contest.
The pies were brought to the contest that morning.
Jimmy ate all the pies that were at the contest.
Use the sentences to answer the question.
Mistakes were made. We will do all we can to correct them.
How does the voice in these sentences compare?
The first sentence uses active voice, and the second sentence uses passive voice.
Both sentences use active voice.
The first sentence uses passive voice, and the second sentence uses active voice.
Both sentences use passive voice.
The first sentence uses passive voice, and the second sentence uses active voice.
passive voice - to avoid responsibility
passive voice - to avoid responsibility
active voice - to avoid responsibility