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Active: She hits the table.

'She' is the subject and is doing the action.

Passive: The table is hit by her.

'She' (or 'her' in this case) is doing the action but is not the subject.

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How do you change interrogative present simple active voice sentences into passive voice?

To change interrogative present simple active voice sentences into passive voice, you typically move the object of the active sentence to the subject position in the passive sentence, and use a form of "be" along with the past participle of the verb. For example, change "Do you know the answer?" to "Is the answer known by you?"


What is the difference between verbs in active and passive voice?

Active sentences are subject + verb + object. The show the doer (subject ) of the verb.eg The dog chased the cat.Passive sentences are not s + v+ o.eg The cat was chased. (past simple passive)Passive sentences have the verb form - be+past participle eg was chasedAnother example The cake has been eaten. (present perfect passive).If you want to show who did the action in a passive sentence then add - by+noun or noun phrase.eg The cat was chased by the dog.


Is this a passive or active sentence accidents are witnessed every day?

Any time the verb is a form of "to be", it is passive voice. The passive verbs include: is, are, were, be, being, been, have, had Additionally, one clue to passive sentences is when the verb is followed by "by". " Example: The accidents are witnessed by other motorists every day." Sometimes, passive sentences are perfectly okay to use when the "actor" (who is doing the action) is unimportant. But too many passive sentences make reading boring, and passive makes longer sentences. Example, passive Every day, accidents are witnessed by other motorists. Records of accidents are kept by local police departments and statistics are compiled by State agencies and by insurance companies. As determined by authorities, most accidents are caused by people who are inattentive or distracted. Example, active. Other motorists witness accidents every day. Local police departments keep records, which State agencies and insurance companies use to create statistics. These authorities determined that inattentive or distracted drivers cause the most accidents. Note that the both examples say the same thing but the noun is followed by an active verb (witness; keep; use; determined). Also note that the passive example is longer than the active example. The active example uses fewer words, is easier to read, and still makes the same points.


I wish I could go to your parents' house with you active or passive?

Active.'I' is the subject of the sentence. Passive sentences don't have subjects. egactive - The cat chased the mouse. subject = catpassive - The mouse was chased.Passive verb phrases are - be + past participle- there is no be verb in your sentence.


What is active voice and passive voice?

In active sentences the subject or actor (the doer of the action of the verb) comes at the before the verb eg: The dog chased the cat. In this sentence the dog is the doer of the action 'chased'. Passive sentences allow us to put some thing else that is not the subject in the position of the subject eg: The cat was chased (by the mouse). The actor/agent 'by the mouse' - can be left out

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Are sentences usually clearer in the passive voice?

No. Quite the opposite. Try to write your sentences in the active voice unless you have to use the passive.


Sentence can be written in active and passive voice. What kind of sentence is this?

The sentence "Sentences can be written in active and passive voices" is a declarative sentence written in passive voice.


Do transitive active and transitive passive sentences both have a receiver of the action?

yes


An automatic seat belt and an airbag are examples of --- A Passive restraints or active restraints?

Passive


What is the passive voice of swimming is fun?

This is not an active sentence so it cannot be changed to a passive sentence. Active sentences have a subject and a verb. eg The dog chased the cat. As a passive sentence -- The cat was chased.


How is passive voice formed?

The passive voice must have the verb 'to be' in the correct tense plus the past participle of the main verb. Here are some examples: I do (active)/it is done (passive) I did (active)/it was done (passive) I am doing (active)/it is being done (passive) I was doing (active)/it was being done (passive) and so on


What is protect in a passive voice?

The passive voice must have the verb 'to be' in the correct tense plus the past participle of the main verb. Here are some examples: I do (active)/it is done (passive) I did (active)/it was done (passive) I am doing (active)/it is being done (passive) I was doing (active)/it was being done (passive) and so on So to change protect into the passive would be I protect (active)/ It is protected (passive)


Thousands were converted to christ through his spirit-filled sermons is this sentice active or passive?

This is a passive sentence. Passive sentences have a verb phrase -be + past participleThe verb phrase for this sentence is were converted


How can one transition from using passive voice to active voice in writing?

To transition from using passive voice to active voice in writing, focus on making the subject of the sentence the doer of the action. Use active verbs and rephrase sentences to clearly show who is performing the action. Practice by rewriting passive sentences in a more direct and engaging way.


Is please dont tell you an passive voice?

No. The passive voice must have the verb 'to be' in the correct tense plus the past participle of the main verb. Here are some examples: I do (active)/it is done (passive) I did (active)/it was done (passive) I am doing (active)/it is being done (passive) I was doing (active)/it was being done (passive) and so on


How do you change interrogative present simple active voice sentences into passive voice?

To change interrogative present simple active voice sentences into passive voice, you typically move the object of the active sentence to the subject position in the passive sentence, and use a form of "be" along with the past participle of the verb. For example, change "Do you know the answer?" to "Is the answer known by you?"


List two examples of categories for both passive and active network security attacks?

passive attacks : footprinting, trashing active attacks : sniffing, social engineering