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When the subject of the sentence performs the action the sentence is in

Passive voice
action voice

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Active voice
When the subject of the sentence receives the action and the person or thing doing the action follows the verb the sentence is in

Active voice
passive voice
Passive voice
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Sentences with a

1. Passive voice
2. active voice

Are Wordier because they have an additional helping verb and sometimes the word by
Passive voice
Sentences with

1. Active voice
2. passive voice

Are more clear and concise
Active voice
When is it appropriate to use the passive voice

It is never appropriate to use the passive voice

When the person or thing performing the action is a proper noun

When the person or thing performing the action comes before the verb

When the person or thing performing the action is unimportant or unknown
When the person or thing performing the action is unimportant or unknown
Which sentence is written in the active voice

The Lunch was packed

Rebecca and Lauren went to the beach

The plans were made

Rebecca and Lauren were driven by their parents
Rebecca and Lauren went to the beach
Use the sentence to answer the question
The game was one by the BlueJays
How would you change the sentence from passive voice to active voice

Replace the word was with is
Revise it so the person or thing doing the action comes before the verb
Revise it so the person or thing being acted upon comes after the verb
Add more detail to the sentence
Revise it so the person or thing doing the action comes before the verb