On voice of verbs Flashcards
pertains to who or what serves as the subject in a clause.
Voice
In the _____ VOICE, the subject of
a clause is most often the agent, or doer, of some action.
active
In the ________ VOICE, the subject of a
clause is the receiver or undergoer of the action.
passive
The passive “_______” the agent.
defocuses
The lifeguard saved the child. Active or passive?
active
The child was saved [by the lifeguard]. Active or passive?
passive
Usually in passive sentences the agent is not mentioned at all, referred to as the _________ _________.
Agentless passive
Justin was born in Canada. Active or passive?
Passive
An active clause can give more information in _______ words.
fewer
A/n _______ verb makes writing livelier and more vivid.
active
A passive construction emphasizes the result in an _______ style. This use is sometimes
desirable in scientific and technical writing.
impersonal
A new strain of malaria was discovered. Active or passive?
Passive`
A/n ________ verb emphasizes a victim or the result of a disaster.
passive
The child broke the antique vase. Active or passive?
Active
The antique vase was broken. Active or passive?
Passive
Trees produce paper. A or P
Active
Paper is produced from trees. Active or Passive
Passive
Paper has been produced from trees.
Passive
Trees have produced paper.
Active
Trees are producing paper.
Active
Paper is being produced from trees.
Passive
Trees can produce paper.
Active
Paper can be produced from trees.
Passive
