Let’s expand on the active and passive voice with more detailed explanations and examples:

1. Active Voice:

• Definition: Active voice is a grammatical construction where the subject performs the action of the verb. It emphasizes the doer of the action.
• Examples:
  • The cat chased the mouse. (The cat is the doer of the action, chasing.)
  • She wrote a letter. (She is the one performing the action of writing.)

Active voice is often preferred for its clarity and directness. It highlights the agent responsible for the action, making sentences more straightforward.

2. Passive Voice:

• Definition: Passive voice is a construction where the subject receives the action, shifting the emphasis to the receiver rather than the doer. It often involves a form of the verb “to be” along with the past participle of the main verb.
• Examples:
  • The mouse was chased by the cat. (The mouse is the receiver of the action, being chased.)
  • A letter was written by her. (The letter is the receiver of the action, being written.)

Passive voice can be useful when the doer of the action is unknown, less important, or when a more formal tone is desired. However, it’s important to use passive voice judiciously to maintain clarity and directness in writing.

Understanding the nuances of active and passive voice enhances your ability to choose the most appropriate construction based on the context and your communication goals.