Active Voice Flashcards

A sentence structure where the subject performs the action described by the verb.

The dog chased the ball.

The subject is clearly doing the action.

It makes writing clearer, more direct, and engaging.

Active voice focuses on the subject performing the action, while passive voice focuses on the action being done to the subject.

Look for sentences where the subject comes before the verb and performs the action.

It creates a stronger, more assertive tone.

Rearrange the sentence so the subject performs the action (e.g., 'The ball was chased by the dog' becomes 'The dog chased the ball').

Use active voice in narrative and descriptive writing to make actions vivid and engaging.

Confusing active voice with passive voice; ensure the subject is performing the action, not receiving it.