Question

1. Read the paragraph, identify passive and active verbs and try explain the purpose of the both the structures.





Today morning I was forced to wake up. Though it was Sunday and I had planned to get up late. But, to my dismay, a whole bucket of water was thrown upon me when I was still feeling sleepy. Soon, I was kicked off my bed. I fell on the ground with a thud and the next moment I being dragged on the floor. I was still not able to open my eyes. I cried in pain as I was now hit on my back with a rod. Now, the quilt was sleeping in was thrown upon me and I was beaten severely for about 5 minutes. My eyes were open now but nothing was visible because of the quilt.

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Answer 1

Answer:

The passive voice is used to show interest in the person or object that experiences an action rather than the person or object that performs the action. In other words, the most important thing or person becomes the subject of the sentence.