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VoiceEnglish grammar recognizes two voices: active voice and passive voice. These voices determine the relationship between the subject, the verb, and the object in a sentence. Here's a brief explanation of each:
Active Voice: In active voice sentences, the subject performs the action expressed by the verb, while the object receives the action. The structure typically follows the pattern: subject + verb + object. Active voice emphasizes the doer of the action. For example:
Active: "John ate the apple." (Subject: John, Verb: ate, Object: the apple)
Passive Voice: In passive voice sentences, the subject receives the action rather than performing it. The focus is on the object or the result of the action, rather than the doer. The structure typically follows the pattern: object + auxiliary verb (be) + past participle of the main verb + by + agent (optional). Passive voice is useful when the doer is unknown, irrelevant, or less important. For example:
Passive: "The apple was eaten by John." (Subject: The apple, Verb: was eaten, Agent: by John)
It's important to note that not all active voice sentences can be converted to passive voice, and vice versa. The decision to use active or passive voice depends on the intended emphasis, clarity, and the desired focus of the sentence. Both voices have their appropriate uses in different contexts.