when the subject of the sentence performs the action, the sentence is in _______. (1. active voice or 2. passive 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 ______. (1. active voice or 2. passive voice)
1. active voice
2. passive voice
sentences with ___(1. active voice or 2. passive voice) are wordier because they have an additional helping verb and sometimes the word *by*. sentences with _____ (1. active voice or 2. passive voice) are more clear and concise.
1. passive voice
2. active voice
when it is appropriate to use the passive voice?
The use of passive voice can be appropriate in the following situations:
1. When the doer of the action is unknown or unimportant.
Example: The window was broken.
2. When the focus is on the action or the receiver of the action.
Example: The cake was eaten.
3. To be more diplomatic or tactful.
Example: Mistakes were made.
4. When emphasizing the receiver of the action.
Example: The award was given to her.
5. When maintaining sentence variety and avoiding repetitive use of active voice.
However, it is generally recommended to use active voice more frequently as it tends to make sentences more concise, direct, and engaging.
the options are
when the person or thing performing the action comes before the verb
when the person or thing performing the action is a proper noun
when the person or thing performing the action is unimportant or unknown
it is never appropriate to use the passive
Apologies for the confusion. The correct option would be:
- when the person or thing performing the action is unimportant or unknown.
Additionally, it is not true that it is never appropriate to use the passive voice. While active voice is generally preferred, passive voice can still be used in specific contexts or for particular stylistic purposes.
which sentence is written in the active voice
rebecca and lauren went to the beach
the lunch was packed
the plans were made
rebecca and lauren were driven by their parents
The sentence "Rebecca and Lauren went to the beach" is written in the active voice.
use the sentence to answer the question.
the game was won by the bluejays.
how would you change the sentence from passive voice to active voice?
replace the word *was* with *is*
add more details to the sentence
revise it so the person or thing doing the action (the bluejays) comes before the verb (was won)
revise it so the person or thing being acted upon (the game) comes after the verb (was won)