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Warm Up – What is the difference between these two
sentences?
1. We are going to watch a movie tonight.
2. A movie is going to be watched by us tonight.
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Active versus Passive Voice
The voice of a verb
depends on whether the
subject performs or
receives the action of the
verb.
Active versus Passive Voice
In the active voice, the
subject of the sentence
performs the verb’s
action
Active versus Passive Voice
In the passive voice,
the subject of the
sentence receives the
action of the verb
Active versus Passive Voice
Harry ate six shrimp at dinner. (active)
At dinner, six shrimp were eaten by Harry. (passive)
Active versus Passive Voice
Mac changed the flat tire. (active)
The flat tire was changed by Mac. (passive)
Active versus Passive Voice
Giraffes roam the savannah. (active)
The savannah is roamed by giraffes. (passive)