Active vs Passive Voice In Your Writing Flashcards

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Pop

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verb

To be very noticeable

That bright pink color in her hair really pops!

Using this kind of language will make your writing pop.

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Dull

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adjective

Not interesting or exciting

We had to sit through a rather dull meeting this morning.

I don’t like eating there, the atmosphere is very dull.

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Active voice

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noun

A form of a verb where the subject is performing the action

You should try to rewrite this sentence in the active voice.

He prefers using the active voice in his emails.

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Passive voice

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noun

A form of a verb where the subject undergoes the action of the verb

Using the passive voice might make your writing seem weak.

This is a good example of how to use the passive voice.

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“For starters”

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phrase

Used to say that something is the first in a list of things

Well, for starters, I think we should renegotiate our contract.

For starters, let’s discuss the most important issue.

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Clumsy

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adjective

<strong>Awkward / without skill</strong>

He seems to make a lot of clumsy mistakes.

I think that email was his clumsy way of apologizing.

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Drag

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verb

Something goes slowly because it is boring

The second part of his speech really dragged.

Using the passive voice might make your writing drag.

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Snappy

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adjective

Stylish / getting people’s attention

They created a snappy new media campaign.

This a very snappy design!

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Toss

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verb

To throw

He tossed the ball into the air.

Please toss this in the garbage for me on your way out.

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Authoritative tone

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adjective - noun

To speak / write in a way that gives an impression of power & authority

Trump is known for always speaking in a very authoritative tone.

Her authoritative tone during the meeting helped a lot.

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Pep

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noun

Energy

Yesterday morning I felt full of pep and enthusiasm.

Good weather always adds some pep to my mood.

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