Active and Passive Voice in Writing
Difference between active and passive voice, and how each impacts the clarity and focus of your writing. Explore examples and contexts where each voice is used, and learn how to effectively switch between them to enhance your communication skills.
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ACTIVE AND PASSIVE VOICE
WE DONT BECOME ADULTS UNTIL WE STOP USING PASSIVE VOICE AND START USING ACTIVE VOICE THAT IS UNTIL WE STOP SAYING IT GOT LOST AND SAY I LOST IT.
ACTIVE AND PASSIVE VOICE ACTIVE VOICE PASSIVE VOICE The subject of the sentence is now being acted upon. The cookie was eaten. Indirect and at times, unclear May be used in certain situations Process/Technical writing Focus attention on object rather than actor The subject of the sentence is the one doing the action. She eats the cookie. More direct, clear, and concise Usually preferred
PASSIVE VOICE IN CONTEXT I am sorry if anyone was offended by the wardrobe malfunction during the halftime performance, Justin Timberlake s agent after the Super Bowl wardrobe malfunction "Mistakes were made in terms of comments." Richard Nixon's press secretary Ron Ziegler, on the lies he had told the Washington Post's Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein about their Watergate stories. Flight 3411 from Chicago to Louisville was overbooked. After our team looked for volunteers, one customer refused to leave the aircraft voluntarily and law enforcement was asked to come to the gate. We apologize for the overbook situation. United Airlines after they violently removed a passenger from an overbooked airplane.