what is the definition of passive voice and active voice
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passive voice -A verb is said to be in the passive voice when its form shows that something is done to the person or thing denoted by the subject.
Active voice - A verb is said to be in the active voice when its form shows that the person or thing denoted by the subject does something.
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First of all, let's take a look on What is Voice? :-
※ Voice is the verb form that shows the relation of subject to action in a sentence.
※ There are mainly two types of voice : Active voice and Passive voice.
Definition of active and passive voice :-
Active Voice: When the subject of verb does something, the verb is in Active Voice.
Passive Voice: When something is done to the subject, the verb is in Passive Voice.
Examples:
- She has done the work, (active) = The work has been done by her. (passive)
- She plucks a flower. (active) = A flower is plucked by her. (passive)
- He insulted me. (active) = I was insulted by him. (passive)
- Which boy scolded you? (active) = By which boy you were scolded? (passive)
- Close the door. (active) = Let the door be closed. (passive)
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