Active and Passive Voice
Understanding the difference between active and passive voice and when to use each for clarity and impact.
Key Questions
- Differentiate between active and passive voice and their effects on sentence clarity.
- Explain how converting a passive sentence to active voice can strengthen writing.
- Justify the use of passive voice in specific contexts, such as scientific reporting.
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