doer of the action
Writing in passive voice emphasizes the action done to the subject, while writing in active voice emphasizes the subject performing the action. Passive voice often uses forms of "to be" verbs, while active voice uses more direct verbs. Active voice is usually clearer and more engaging for readers, while passive voice can sound more formal or distant.
Lupo attacked the pork loin with his cleaver.
No, "I want my MTV" is in the active voice. "MTV is wanted by me" uses the passive voice, but it is very awkward and not something someone would actually say. The following example shows active and passive voice in expressions that are actually used: Active voice: We made mistakes. Passive voice: Mistakes were made.
What is a sentence containing an active verbA The silence is shattered by a scream = Passive voice; uses telltale "by" and form of "to be" (is)B A scream shattered the silence = Active voice; the scream does something.C By a scream the silence was shattered = = Passive voice; uses telltale "by" and form of "to be" (was).
It is in the active voice.
passive active A+
Active Voice Building was created in 1962.
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.
"The policeman chased after Fred" is active voice.
The active voice sentence is "The tornado destroyed the home." Subject + Verb + Object = Active voice. Object + A "be" verb (am, is, are, was, were, been) + Past participle + Subject = Passive voice.
I broke my leg. (active voice) My leg is broken. (passive voice) Active voice vs. Passive voice.
The voice of the verb in the sentence is active voice. In active voice, the subject of the sentence performs the action.