Active Voice vs. Passive Voice

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These flashcards cover the key concepts and examples related to active and passive voice from the lecture.

Last updated 3:30 PM on 12/17/25
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Active Voice

A way of writing where the subject performs the action.

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Passive Voice

A way of writing where the subject has an action done to it.

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Example of Active Voice

The player scored the winning basket.

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Example of Passive Voice

The winning basket was scored by the player.

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Why is Active Voice important?

It makes writing stronger and easier to understand.

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When is Passive Voice useful?

When you don't know who did something or it doesn't matter.

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Example of active voice in the cookie case

Someone stole the cookies.

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Example of passive voice in the cookie case

The cookies were stolen.