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1. The active voice is when the subject performs the action of the sentence, while the passive voice is when the subject receives the action. 2. Active verbs convey more action and interest than passive verbs. 3. In general, the active voice is stronger, more direct, and clearer than the passive voice, though passive can be used effectively in some cases.

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What is the active voice? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
What is an active verb? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Active verbs just naturally go with writing that is in the active voice . ,[object Object]
The active voice is generally stronger. ,[object Object],[object Object]
Advantages of active voice: ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Compare passages in the active and passive voices to see for yourself which is more effective. ,[object Object],[object Object]
Should you ever use passive voice? Yes. ,[object Object],[object Object]
The passive voice is useful: ,[object Object]
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Good writers use both voices. ,[object Object],[object Object]
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