Verbs,+Chapter+7

=Subject - Verb Agreement and Tense Consistency =


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 * Active and Passive Voice: **

In the active voice, the subject performs the action of the verb, while in passive voice, the subject receives the action.

Active: The cat scratched Mrs. Grady.

Passive: Mrs. Grady was scratched by the cat.

Passive voice always includes forms of the verb: to be (is, was, is being, etc.). Generally speaking, you should try to use the active voice wherever possible.

Passive: Karate lessons are being taken by Mrs. Grady.

Active: Mrs. Grady takes karate lessons.

Passive: Answers to the test are being sought by the students.

Active: The students seek answers to the test.