Active voice and passive voice are both easy to understand. \u00a0Behold:<\/p>\n
Active: \u00a0<\/strong>Bob presented<\/em> the speech.<\/p>\n Passive: \u00a0<\/strong>The speech was presented<\/em> by Bob.<\/p>\n Since the passive voice gives a gentler rendering of an event, most people prefer it. Consider the following:<\/p>\n Active<\/strong>: \u00a0I broke your ruler.<\/p>\n Passive<\/strong>: \u00a0Your ruler got broken.<\/p>\n Which telling would you more likely expect?<\/p>\n While the passive voice is preferred by everyday people, the active voice is preferred by people who mark writing assignments. \u00a0Specifically, the active voice gives a livelier, more honest telling of an event. \u00a0Such is the opinion of most English academics nowadays.<\/p>\n Hope this helps. \u00a0By the way: \u00a0welcome back to school! \u00a0All the best this academic year from Oracle Tutoring by Jack and Diane,<\/a> Campbell River, BC.<\/p>\n Source: Harbrace Handbook for Canadians<\/em>, sixth edition. 2003: Nelson Education Ltd. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" With another school year upon us, we resume tutoring math, sciences, English, etc. \u00a0Tonight: \u00a0a post about English. Active voice and passive voice are both easy to understand. \u00a0Behold: Active: \u00a0Bob presented the speech. Passive: \u00a0The speech was presented by …<\/p>\n