Hard writing makes easy reading. An old adage. Let thy speech be short, comprehending much in a few words. Apocrypha. People think I can teach them style. What stuff it all is! Have something to say, and say it as clearly as you can. That is the only secret of style.
Image Caption: This is an example of the active voice because the sentence subject performs the action. Image Caption: This is an example of the passive voice. Image Caption: This is an example of an active voice sentence because the sentence subject performs the action. Image Caption: This is an example of the passive voice. Image Caption: This is an example of an active voice sentence because its subject performs the action expressed in the verb.
Video: Active Voice: Definition & Examples. Using the 'active voice' in grammar means the subject of your sentence performs the action of the verb. In this lesson, we'll learn the difference between active and passive voice and how using the active voice can make your writing better. Active Voice: Definition & Examples.