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active voice: Lucy walks the dog.
In this sentence we are told the subject is Lucy ( who or what does the verb - Lucy walks)
passive voice: The dog was walked.
In this sentence we are not told who or what did the action. We can add by Lucy at the end of the sentence but it is not necessary.
The dog was walked by Lucy.
The emphasis in the passive sentence is the object of the sentence.
When the verb takes the action from the subject (the doer) and passes on to the object (the receiver), the verb is said to be in Active voice.
I helped my friend.
When the subject receives the action, the subject is the receiver of the action, the verb is said to be in Passive Voice.
My friend was helped (by me).
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Active voice is when the subject of the sentence performs the action, while passive voice is when the subject receives the action. In active voice, the sentence structure is subject-verb-object, while in passive voice it is object-verb-subject. It is generally recommended to use active voice for clearer and more direct communication.
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Is the verb in the ACTIVE or PASSIVE voice?
It is in the active voice.
What are two voice of verb?
The two voices of a verb are active voice and passive voice. In active voice, the subject of the sentence performs the action, while in passive voice, the subject receives the action.
How you use 'Our' in passive voice?
In passive voice, "Our" can be used as the subject of a sentence when the active voice sentence is intransitive. For example, in active voice: "We completed the project." In passive voice: "The project was completed by us."
English grammar active and passive voice change from active to passive he would have kept the present can you change it into passive?
== == "English grammer active and passive voice change from active to passive .
How do you change passive voice into active voice?
To change passive voice to active voice, identify the object of the passive sentence and make it the subject of the active sentence. Then, identify the subject of the passive sentence and make it the object of the active sentence. Finally, rewrite the sentence using the active verb form. For example, "The book was read by John" (passive) can be changed to "John read the book" (active).
Is the police man chased after Fred passive voice or active voice?
"The policeman chased after Fred" is active voice.
What are the voice of the verb?
passive active A+
Were dumped active or passive voice?
Passive voice
Is agreement and active or passive voice?
Agreement is a concept related to grammar and language structure, and is neither active nor passive voice. In grammar, active voice is when the subject of a sentence performs the action, while passive voice is when the subject receives the action of the verb. Agreement refers to the relationship between different parts of a sentence, such as subject-verb agreement or pronoun-antecedent agreement.
English grammar active and passive voice change from active to passive he would have kept the present can you change it into passive?
== == "English grammer active and passive voice change from active to passive .
The captive was bound to a tree is active or passive voice?
It is passive voice.
How do you change passive voice into active voice?
To change passive voice to active voice, identify the object of the passive sentence and make it the subject of the active sentence. Then, identify the subject of the passive sentence and make it the object of the active sentence. Finally, rewrite the sentence using the active verb form. For example, "The book was read by John" (passive) can be changed to "John read the book" (active).
When do you use broken instead of broke?
I broke my leg. (active voice) My leg is broken. (passive voice) Active voice vs. Passive voice.
You were kissed by a toad is passive or active?
"You were kissed by a toad" is passive voice. "A toad kissed you" is the active voice equivalent.
Describe a character using passive and active voice?
Passive voice: The character was known for his mysterious aura and quiet demeanor. Active voice: The character captivates others with his mysterious aura and quiet demeanor.
Is you had a good time a passive voice?
No. "You had a good time" is active voice. Subject+verb+object=active voice. "A good time was had by you" is passive voice. Object+form of be+past participle+subject=passive voice.
Is this sentence in passive voice or active voice The tornado warning scared you?
"The tornado warning scared you." is active voice. "You were scared by the tornado warning." is passive voice.
