The English language is phenomenal and is an excellent tool for communicating effectively. However, it can create confusion if the writer or speaker is unable to use the right words and right grammar. Sometimes, we tend to be verbose and use long-winded sentences when there is no need to. Knowing when to use active or passive voice is a boon to your writing and your speech. This is the first of seven High English quizzes on active voice and passive voice and it concentrates on recognising their differences and using them appropriately.
Recognising the difference between active and passive voice is not so hard when you know how. Each sentence contains a subject and an object. Usually, the subject performs an action on the object. When the focus is on the subject performing the action, then we say that the sentence is in active voice. Here is an example: