1. Active vs. Passive Voice Perry High School 2012

2. The subject performs the action expressed in the verb. Steve played the guitar. Steve is doing the action. He is playing the guitar. Active Voice Subject

3. The subject is acted upon by the verb. The guitar was played by Steve. In this sentence the guitar is the subject BUT the guitar isn’t doing anything. Passive Voice Subject

4.  The dog bit the boy. Look at these sentences  The boy was bitten by the dog. Which one is more clear? Active Passive

5.  The action on the bill is still being considered by the committee. Look at these sentences  The action on the bill is still being considered by the committee. Which one is more clear? ActivePassive

6. Let’s Compare ACTIVE VOICEPASSIVE VOICE Stronger Uses fewer words More clear Weaker Less direct Confusing Write in ACTIVE Voice!