Learning English Grammar
Passive voice
Feb 13, 2024
Learn how to make sentences using passive voice. Understanding the Passive Voice: The differences between active and passive voice sentences, focusing on the receiver of the action. The Usefulness of Passive Voice and Examples: Benefits of using the passive voice when the performer of the action is unknown or unimportant.
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- Active voice focuses on the subject performing an action, while passive voice emphasizes the receiver of the action.
- Passive voice allows for omitting the doer of the action if it's unnecessary or unimportant.
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The Passive Voice in English
In this podcast episode, the hosts discuss the passive voice in English. They explain that in the active voice, the subject performs an action, while in the passive voice, the focus is on what receives the action. The hosts provide examples to illustrate the change in sentence structure and the use of the verb 'to be' and the past participle. The passive voice is useful when the doer of the action is unknown, unimportant, or obvious. It allows for emphasis on the receiver of the action and can omit the doer if it's not necessary.
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