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If you ever find you're too busy to spend the time editing your own work, let us fix it for you! To speak with a Boston Editor about your document or project, call (617) 279-0019. What is Active Voice?
When the sentence is written in the active voice, the subject of the sentence performs the action. What is Passive Voice? When the sentence is written in the passive voice, the subject of the sentence is acted upon. *Sentences written in Passive Voice contain a form of the verb “to be” For Powerful Writing, Use Active Voice! Create dynamic and powerful writing by using the Active Voice – i.e., by using active rather than passive verbs. Examples: Passive Voice: The results were presented to the client by the director. Active Voice: The director presented the results to the client. Passive Voice: It was recommended that the wording be changed. Active Voice: The editor recommended that the wording be changed. The Passive Voice is appropriate and useful when:
The stadium was built in 1974.
Your books were shipped yesterday.
Your invoice was written for the wrong amount. |
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