What is passive voice and can you give me some examples?

What is passive voice and can you give me some examples?

Passive voice is a grammatical construction where the subject receives the action rather than performing it. For example, 'The ball was thrown by John.' Here, the ball (subject) is receiving the action of being thrown.

Can you provide more examples of sentences in passive voice?

Sure! Here are a few more examples: 1. 'The book was read by Mary.' 2. 'The cake was eaten by the children.' 3. 'The song was sung by the choir.'

When should I use passive voice instead of active voice?

You might use passive voice when the doer of the action is unknown, unimportant, or when you want to emphasize the action itself. For instance, 'The window was broken' focuses on the action rather than who broke it.

Are there any drawbacks to using passive voice?

Yes, overusing passive voice can make writing less direct and harder to understand. It's often clearer to use active voice, especially in persuasive writing.