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
