Active voice is a grammatical construction in which the subject of a sentence performs the action expressed by the verb. In other words, the subject is the doer of the action. In sentences written in the active voice, the subject is typically placed before the verb.
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Examples of sentences in the active voice:
The dog chased the cat.
She sings beautifully.
John is cooking dinner.
They built a new house.
In each of these examples, the subject (the dog, she, John, they) is performing the action (chased, sings, cooking, built).
The active voice is often preferred in writing because it is more direct, clearer, and more concise. It helps in emphasizing the doer of the action and makes sentences more engaging and dynamic. Active voice is commonly used in everyday communication, storytelling, and academic writing.
In contrast, the passive voice is another grammatical construction where the subject receives the action expressed by the verb. In passive voice sentences, the subject is acted upon by the verb, and the doer of the action may or may not be mentioned. Passive voice is often used when the doer of the action is unknown, less important, or when the focus is on the receiver of the action rather than the doer. However, passive voice can sometimes make sentences less clear or create ambiguity, so it is generally recommended to use active voice when possible.