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4. is kicking The boy is kicking the ball strongly. The ball is receiving an action

6. Receiver of an action The boy a ball The boy is throwing a ball into the box.

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10. a policeman The thief is arrested by a policeman. The girl is writing The girl is writing a letter.

11. The picketer the policemen The picketer has been arrested by the policemen.

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15. Let’s see some more examples.

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19. Active: Joe gave a ring to Mary. subject direct subject Passive: A ring was given to Mary by Joe. subject Doer of action in “by” prepositional phrase.

20. EVALUATION PASSIVE VOICE: The report was written by Kristen (the subject, ‘the report’, was acted upon). Kristen wrote the report (the subject, Kristen, acts).  ACTIVE VOICE: Kristen wrote the report (the subject, Kristen, acts).  The court held that the plaintiff had no claim. Active or passive? Should this be changed?  Explanation: In each clause in the sentence, the subject is the actor (court and plaintiff).  Changing the sentence to the passive would create this ( বিসদৃশ / কঠিন / বেমানান ) awkward sentence: It was held by the court that no claim was had by the plaintif It was held by the court that no claim was had by the plaintif  Explanation: In each clause in the sentence, the subject is the actor (court and plaintiff).  Changing the sentence to the passive would create this ( বিসদৃশ / কঠিন / বেমানান ) awkward sentence: It was held by the court that no claim was had by the plaintif It was held by the court that no claim was had by the plaintif

21. You must add:( +) extra to be: am, is, are, was, were, be, been, being. & agent (prepositions as by/with/to etc.) You must delete:( -) extra to be: am, is, are, was, were, be, been, being. & agent (prepositions as by/with/to etc.)

22. When To Use the Active and Passive Voice How do you decide when to use the active voice and when to use passive voice? Well, both are grammatically correct. However, the emphasis of the subject and object changes. Below is a list of advantages for both which will help to guide your decision. Advantages of the active voice: Active sentences are shorter. Active sentences are more direct. (This ensures the subject takes responsibility for the action.) Active sentences are more engaging for the reader. Active sentences are often less confusing and less ambiguous. Active sentences allow you to express an authoritative tone. Advantages of the passive voice: Passive sentences allow the subject to avoid responsibility for the action. Passive sentences can show a neutral or objective tone. Passive sentences are used when the subject is obvious, unimportant, or unknown. Passive sentences allow you to shift the focus of the subject.(This allows you to highlight what is truly important for your sentence.) When To Use the Active and Passive Voice How do you decide when to use the active voice and when to use passive voice? Well, both are grammatically correct. However, the emphasis of the subject and object changes. Below is a list of advantages for both which will help to guide your decision. Advantages of the active voice: Active sentences are shorter. Active sentences are more direct. (This ensures the subject takes responsibility for the action.) Active sentences are more engaging for the reader. Active sentences are often less confusing and less ambiguous. Active sentences allow you to express an authoritative tone. Advantages of the passive voice: Passive sentences allow the subject to avoid responsibility for the action. Passive sentences can show a neutral or objective tone. Passive sentences are used when the subject is obvious, unimportant, or unknown. Passive sentences allow you to shift the focus of the subject.(This allows you to highlight what is truly important for your sentence.)