Category: 19. Active vs Passive voice

  • Active Voice

    When we are writing, there are two different ‘voices’ that can be used, the active voice and the passive voice. The most commonly used is the active voice. In this article, we are going to be taking a closer look at what the active voice is and how it is to be used. We will also…

  • Passive Voice

    Passive voice vs active voice is one of the most complained about things in the English language. People are often told that they are being too ‘passive’, or that their work shouldn’t be in the ‘active voice‘, but nobody really knows what they did differently between the two pieces. Thankfully, we’ve put together the ultimate guide…

  • Active vs Passive Voice

    What is the difference between active vs passive voice? There are five properties that can affect a verb: tense, voice, mood, number, and person. Through voice, the English language can become clearer or more obtuse. Two different voices impact our language construction: passive and active. The passive voice appears formal while the active voice seems conversational.…