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Understanding the Passive Voice
The passive voice is a special way of writing sentences where the focus is on the action or the object of the action, rather than the person doing the action.
How to Form the Passive Voice
Important Points
  • Start with the object of the action.
  • Use a form of the verb 'to be'.
  • Add the past participle of the main verb.
  • Optionally, mention who did the action using 'by'.
Examples
  • The cake was baked by Sarah.
  • The ball is thrown by the player.
  • The homework was completed by the student.
Why Use the Passive Voice?
Important Points
  • To emphasize the action or result.
  • When the doer of the action is unknown or unimportant.
  • To sound more formal or scientific.
Examples
  • The window was broken last night.
  • The song is sung in many languages.
  • The book was written in 1920.
Active vs. Passive Voice
In active voice, the subject of the sentence does the action. In passive voice, the subject receives the action.
Examples
  • Active: The dog chased the cat.
  • Passive: The cat was chased by the dog.
When Not to Use the Passive Voice
Important Points
  • When you want to emphasize who is doing the action.
  • In informal or everyday conversation.
  • When it makes the sentence unclear or awkward.
Examples
  • Active: Mom made dinner.
  • Passive: Dinner was made by Mom.
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