{"id":8458,"date":"2026-08-18T15:29:31","date_gmt":"2026-08-18T15:29:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.englishtestcenter.com\/?p=8458"},"modified":"2026-08-18T16:50:37","modified_gmt":"2026-08-18T16:50:37","slug":"active-voice-and-passive-voice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.englishtestcenter.com\/index.php\/active-voice-and-passive-voice\/","title":{"rendered":"Active Voice and Passive Voice"},"content":{"rendered":"<article class=\"grammar-guide\"><strong>Active Voice<\/strong> and <strong>Passive Voice<\/strong> are two different<br \/>\nways of organizing information in an English sentence. In the active voice,<br \/>\nthe subject performs the action. In the passive voice, the focus moves to<br \/>\nthe person or thing that receives the action.<\/p>\n<p>In this lesson, you will learn the difference between<br \/>\n<strong>Active Voice and Passive Voice<\/strong>, how passive sentences are formed,<br \/>\nwhen the passive voice is used, how different English tenses change into the passive,<br \/>\ncommon mistakes, useful examples, and sentence transformation rules.<br \/>\nAt the end, you can practice with exercises and a short grammar quiz.<\/p>\n<h2>What Is Active Voice?<\/h2>\n<p>In an <strong>active sentence<\/strong>, the subject performs the action.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Basic structure:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Subject + Verb + Object<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sarah writes the report.<\/li>\n<li>The chef prepares the food.<\/li>\n<li>The company produces computers.<\/li>\n<li>Tom cleaned the room.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In each sentence, the subject is the person or thing performing the action.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sarah<\/strong> writes the report.<\/p>\n<p>Sarah performs the action of writing, so the sentence is active.<\/p>\n<h2>What Is Passive Voice?<\/h2>\n<p>In a <strong>passive sentence<\/strong>, the focus is on the person or thing<br \/>\nthat receives the action.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Basic structure:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Subject + form of be + past participle<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The report is written by Sarah.<\/li>\n<li>The food is prepared by the chef.<\/li>\n<li>Computers are produced by the company.<\/li>\n<li>The room was cleaned by Tom.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The object of the active sentence becomes the subject of the passive sentence.<\/p>\n<h2>Active Voice vs Passive Voice<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Active:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The mechanic repaired the car.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Passive:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The car was repaired by the mechanic.<\/p>\n<p>The basic meaning is similar, but the focus changes.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Active Voice:<\/strong> focuses on who performs the action.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Passive Voice:<\/strong> focuses on the action or the receiver of the action.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How Do We Form the Passive Voice?<\/h2>\n<p>To form the passive voice, use:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Correct form of BE + Past Participle<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The form of <strong>be<\/strong> changes according to the tense.<br \/>\nThe main verb is always used in its <strong>past participle<\/strong> form.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Examples:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>is made<\/li>\n<li>are produced<\/li>\n<li>was written<\/li>\n<li>were built<\/li>\n<li>has been completed<\/li>\n<li>will be delivered<\/li>\n<li>can be used<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How to Change Active Voice into Passive Voice<\/h2>\n<p>Follow these steps when changing an active sentence into a passive sentence.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 1: Find the Object<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Active:<\/strong> The teacher explained <strong>the lesson<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The object is <strong>the lesson<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 2: Move the Object to the Beginning<\/h3>\n<p><strong>The lesson<\/strong> &#8230;<\/p>\n<h3>Step 3: Use the Correct Form of \u201cBe\u201d<\/h3>\n<p>The original sentence is in the Past Simple, so use <strong>was<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The lesson <strong>was<\/strong> &#8230;<\/p>\n<h3>Step 4: Use the Past Participle<\/h3>\n<p>explain \u2192 explained<\/p>\n<p>The lesson was explained &#8230;<\/p>\n<h3>Step 5: Add the Agent if Necessary<\/h3>\n<p>The lesson was explained <strong>by the teacher<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Final sentence:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The lesson was explained by the teacher.<\/p>\n<h2>When Do We Use the Passive Voice?<\/h2>\n<h3>1. When the Doer Is Unknown<\/h3>\n<p>Sometimes we do not know who performed the action.<\/p>\n<p><strong>My bike was stolen last night.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We do not know who stole the bike, so the passive voice is natural.<\/p>\n<h3>2. When the Doer Is Not Important<\/h3>\n<p>Sometimes the action or result is more important than the person<br \/>\nwho performed it.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The road was repaired last month.<\/li>\n<li>The building was completed in 2018.<\/li>\n<li>The documents were sent yesterday.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>3. When the Doer Is Obvious<\/h3>\n<p>We may not need to mention the agent if everyone already knows<br \/>\nwho normally performs the action.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The suspect was arrested.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It is normally unnecessary to add \u201cby the police\u201d.<\/p>\n<h3>4. Formal and Academic Writing<\/h3>\n<p>Passive structures are common in formal, scientific, technical,<br \/>\nand academic English when the process or result is more important<br \/>\nthan the person performing the action.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The data were collected during the experiment.<\/li>\n<li>The results were analyzed carefully.<\/li>\n<li>The samples were stored at low temperatures.<\/li>\n<li>The system is controlled electronically.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>5. Processes and Instructions<\/h3>\n<p>The passive voice is frequently used to describe processes.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The water is heated to 100\u00b0C.<\/li>\n<li>The ingredients are mixed together.<\/li>\n<li>The product is packaged and shipped.<\/li>\n<li>The information is stored in a database.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>When Do We Use \u201cBy\u201d in Passive Sentences?<\/h2>\n<p>Use <strong>by<\/strong> when the person or thing performing the action<br \/>\nis important or useful information.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The novel was written by George Orwell.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>The painting was created by a famous artist.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>However, the agent is often omitted when it is unknown,<br \/>\nobvious, or unimportant.<\/p>\n<p><strong>My wallet was stolen.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Instead of:<\/p>\n<p>My wallet was stolen by someone.<\/p>\n<h2>Present Simple Passive<\/h2>\n<p><strong>am \/ is \/ are + past participle<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Active:<\/strong><br \/>\nThe company produces cars.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Passive:<\/strong><br \/>\nCars are produced by the company.<\/p>\n<p>More examples:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>English is spoken in many countries.<\/li>\n<li>Coffee is grown in Brazil.<\/li>\n<li>These computers are made in China.<\/li>\n<li>The rooms are cleaned every day.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Past Simple Passive<\/h2>\n<p><strong>was \/ were + past participle<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Active:<\/strong><br \/>\nAlexander Graham Bell invented the telephone.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Passive:<\/strong><br \/>\nThe telephone was invented by Alexander Graham Bell.<\/p>\n<p>More examples:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The building was completed in 2015.<\/li>\n<li>The emails were sent yesterday.<\/li>\n<li>The window was broken last night.<\/li>\n<li>The computers were repaired last week.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Present Continuous Passive<\/h2>\n<p><strong>am \/ is \/ are + being + past participle<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Active:<\/strong><br \/>\nWorkers are repairing the road.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Passive:<\/strong><br \/>\nThe road is being repaired.<\/p>\n<p>More examples:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The house is being painted.<\/li>\n<li>The documents are being checked.<\/li>\n<li>A new hospital is being built.<\/li>\n<li>The problem is being investigated.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Past Continuous Passive<\/h2>\n<p><strong>was \/ were + being + past participle<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Active:<\/strong><br \/>\nWorkers were repairing the bridge.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Passive:<\/strong><br \/>\nThe bridge was being repaired.<\/p>\n<p>More examples:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The room was being cleaned when I arrived.<\/li>\n<li>The cars were being inspected.<\/li>\n<li>The building was being renovated.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Present Perfect Passive<\/h2>\n<p><strong>has \/ have + been + past participle<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Active:<\/strong><br \/>\nThey have completed the project.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Passive:<\/strong><br \/>\nThe project has been completed.<\/p>\n<p>More examples:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The report has been finished.<\/li>\n<li>The documents have been signed.<\/li>\n<li>The problem has been solved.<\/li>\n<li>Several changes have been made.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Past Perfect Passive<\/h2>\n<p><strong>had + been + past participle<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Active:<\/strong><br \/>\nThey had completed the work before Friday.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Passive:<\/strong><br \/>\nThe work had been completed before Friday.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The building had been evacuated before the fire spread.<\/li>\n<li>The email had been sent before the meeting started.<\/li>\n<li>The room had been cleaned before the guests arrived.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Future Simple Passive<\/h2>\n<p><strong>will be + past participle<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Active:<\/strong><br \/>\nThe company will announce the results tomorrow.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Passive:<\/strong><br \/>\nThe results will be announced tomorrow.<\/p>\n<p>More examples:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The package will be delivered tomorrow.<\/li>\n<li>The results will be published next week.<\/li>\n<li>The new office will be opened in September.<\/li>\n<li>The problem will be discussed at the meeting.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Passive Voice with Modal Verbs<\/h2>\n<p>Modal verbs can also be used in passive sentences.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Modal + be + past participle<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>Can<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Active:<\/strong> You can solve this problem.<br \/>\n<strong>Passive:<\/strong> This problem can be solved.<\/p>\n<h3>Must<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Active:<\/strong> Employees must follow the rules.<br \/>\n<strong>Passive:<\/strong> The rules must be followed.<\/p>\n<h3>Should<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Active:<\/strong> You should complete the form.<br \/>\n<strong>Passive:<\/strong> The form should be completed.<\/p>\n<h3>May<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Active:<\/strong> They may cancel the meeting.<br \/>\n<strong>Passive:<\/strong> The meeting may be cancelled.<\/p>\n<h2>Passive Voice Tense Summary<\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Tense<\/th>\n<th>Passive Structure<\/th>\n<th>Example<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Present Simple<\/td>\n<td>am \/ is \/ are + past participle<\/td>\n<td>The room is cleaned.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Past Simple<\/td>\n<td>was \/ were + past participle<\/td>\n<td>The room was cleaned.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Present Continuous<\/td>\n<td>am \/ is \/ are being + past participle<\/td>\n<td>The room is being cleaned.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Past Continuous<\/td>\n<td>was \/ were being + past participle<\/td>\n<td>The room was being cleaned.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Present Perfect<\/td>\n<td>has \/ have been + past participle<\/td>\n<td>The room has been cleaned.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Past Perfect<\/td>\n<td>had been + past participle<\/td>\n<td>The room had been cleaned.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Future Simple<\/td>\n<td>will be + past participle<\/td>\n<td>The room will be cleaned.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Modal Verbs<\/td>\n<td>modal + be + past participle<\/td>\n<td>The room must be cleaned.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2>Subject and Object Pronouns in Passive Sentences<\/h2>\n<p>When changing a sentence from active to passive,<br \/>\npronouns may also need to change.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>I \u2192 me<\/li>\n<li>he \u2192 him<\/li>\n<li>she \u2192 her<\/li>\n<li>we \u2192 us<\/li>\n<li>they \u2192 them<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Example:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Active:<\/strong> She invited me.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Passive:<\/strong> I was invited by her.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Another example:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Active:<\/strong> They helped us.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Passive:<\/strong> We were helped by them.<\/p>\n<h2>Can Every Sentence Be Passive?<\/h2>\n<p>No. A verb normally needs an object before the sentence can be changed<br \/>\ninto the passive voice.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Active:<\/strong> She opened the door.<\/p>\n<p>The sentence has an object: <strong>the door<\/strong>.<br \/>\nTherefore, a passive form is possible:<\/p>\n<p><strong>The door was opened.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>However:<\/p>\n<p><strong>He slept.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>There is no object, so a normal passive transformation is not possible.<\/p>\n<h2>Active Voice vs Passive Voice: Which Is Better?<\/h2>\n<p>Neither form is always better. The correct choice depends on<br \/>\nwhat information you want to emphasize.<\/p>\n<h3>Use Active Voice When the Doer Is Important<\/h3>\n<p><strong>The manager approved the request.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The sentence emphasizes the manager.<\/p>\n<h3>Use Passive Voice When the Action or Result Is Important<\/h3>\n<p><strong>The request was approved.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The result is more important than who approved it.<\/p>\n<h2>Active vs Passive Voice Examples<\/h2>\n<h3>Example 1<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Active:<\/strong> The chef prepared the meal.<br \/>\n<strong>Passive:<\/strong> The meal was prepared by the chef.<\/p>\n<h3>Example 2<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Active:<\/strong> They clean the office every day.<br \/>\n<strong>Passive:<\/strong> The office is cleaned every day.<\/p>\n<h3>Example 3<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Active:<\/strong> Someone stole my bicycle.<br \/>\n<strong>Passive:<\/strong> My bicycle was stolen.<\/p>\n<h3>Example 4<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Active:<\/strong> The company has released a new product.<br \/>\n<strong>Passive:<\/strong> A new product has been released by the company.<\/p>\n<h3>Example 5<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Active:<\/strong> They will announce the winner tomorrow.<br \/>\n<strong>Passive:<\/strong> The winner will be announced tomorrow.<\/p>\n<h3>Example 6<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Active:<\/strong> You must complete the application.<br \/>\n<strong>Passive:<\/strong> The application must be completed.<\/p>\n<h2>Common Active and Passive Voice Mistakes<\/h2>\n<h3>Mistake 1: Forgetting the Verb \u201cBe\u201d<\/h3>\n<p>&#x274c; The room cleaned every day.<br \/>\n&#x2705; The room is cleaned every day.<\/p>\n<h3>Mistake 2: Using the Wrong Verb Form<\/h3>\n<p>&#x274c; The letter was write yesterday.<br \/>\n&#x2705; The letter was written yesterday.<\/p>\n<p>Always use the <strong>past participle<\/strong> in passive structures.<\/p>\n<h3>Mistake 3: Keeping the Original Tense Incorrectly<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Active:<\/strong> They built the house in 2010.<\/p>\n<p>&#x274c; The house is built in 2010.<br \/>\n&#x2705; The house was built in 2010.<\/p>\n<h3>Mistake 4: Using \u201cBy\u201d When It Is Unnecessary<\/h3>\n<p>&#x274c; My phone was stolen by someone.<\/p>\n<p>Usually, the more natural sentence is:<\/p>\n<p>&#x2705; My phone was stolen.<\/p>\n<h3>Mistake 5: Confusing Past Simple and Past Participle<\/h3>\n<p>&#x274c; The book was wrote in 1995.<br \/>\n&#x2705; The book was written in 1995.<\/p>\n<h3>Mistake 6: Forgetting \u201cBeing\u201d in Continuous Passive Forms<\/h3>\n<p>&#x274c; The road is repaired right now.<br \/>\n&#x2705; The road is being repaired right now.<\/p>\n<h3>Mistake 7: Forgetting \u201cBeen\u201d in Perfect Passive Forms<\/h3>\n<p>&#x274c; The project has completed.<br \/>\n&#x2705; The project has been completed.<\/p>\n<h2>Active Voice vs Passive Voice Quick Comparison<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Active:<\/strong> Subject performs the action.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Passive:<\/strong> Subject receives the action.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Active structure:<\/strong> Subject + Verb + Object.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Passive structure:<\/strong> Subject + Be + Past Participle.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Active focus:<\/strong> Who performs the action.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Passive focus:<\/strong> The action, result, or receiver.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Agent:<\/strong> Can be introduced with \u201cby\u201d.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Unknown agent:<\/strong> Usually omitted.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Active Voice vs Passive Voice Worksheet<\/h2>\n<p>Change the following active sentences into the passive voice.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>The company produces thousands of cars every year.<\/li>\n<li>Someone stole my wallet yesterday.<\/li>\n<li>The workers are repairing the road.<\/li>\n<li>They have completed the project.<\/li>\n<li>The teacher explained the lesson.<\/li>\n<li>The company will announce the results tomorrow.<\/li>\n<li>You must follow these instructions.<\/li>\n<li>They were painting the house when I arrived.<\/li>\n<li>The police arrested the suspect.<\/li>\n<li>Scientists have discovered a new species.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<details>\n<summary><strong>Show Worksheet Answers<\/strong><\/summary>\n<ol>\n<li>Thousands of cars are produced by the company every year.<\/li>\n<li>My wallet was stolen yesterday.<\/li>\n<li>The road is being repaired by the workers.<\/li>\n<li>The project has been completed.<\/li>\n<li>The lesson was explained by the teacher.<\/li>\n<li>The results will be announced tomorrow.<\/li>\n<li>These instructions must be followed.<\/li>\n<li>The house was being painted when I arrived.<\/li>\n<li>The suspect was arrested by the police.<\/li>\n<li>A new species has been discovered by scientists.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/details>\n<h2>Active Voice vs Passive Voice Mini Quiz<\/h2>\n<h3>1. The documents _____ every morning.<\/h3>\n<p>A) check<br \/>\nB) are checked<br \/>\nC) are checking<\/p>\n<h3>2. The building _____ in 2010.<\/h3>\n<p>A) was built<br \/>\nB) is built<br \/>\nC) was build<\/p>\n<h3>3. The road _____ right now.<\/h3>\n<p>A) repairs<br \/>\nB) is repaired<br \/>\nC) is being repaired<\/p>\n<h3>4. The project _____ already.<\/h3>\n<p>A) has been completed<br \/>\nB) has completed<br \/>\nC) was completing<\/p>\n<h3>5. The package _____ tomorrow.<\/h3>\n<p>A) will deliver<br \/>\nB) will be delivered<br \/>\nC) will delivered<\/p>\n<h3>6. Which sentence is passive?<\/h3>\n<p>A) Sarah wrote the report.<br \/>\nB) Sarah is writing the report.<br \/>\nC) The report was written by Sarah.<\/p>\n<h3>7. \u201cThe rules must be followed\u201d uses:<\/h3>\n<p>A) modal + be + past participle<br \/>\nB) modal + being + verb-ing<br \/>\nC) modal + have + base verb<\/p>\n<h3>8. Which sentence is correct?<\/h3>\n<p>A) The email was sent yesterday.<br \/>\nB) The email was send yesterday.<br \/>\nC) The email sent yesterday.<\/p>\n<h3>9. Why might we say \u201cMy car was stolen\u201d instead of mentioning the agent?<\/h3>\n<p>A) The agent may be unknown.<br \/>\nB) Passive sentences cannot use agents.<br \/>\nC) The sentence must be future tense.<\/p>\n<h3>10. Which sentence is active?<\/h3>\n<p>A) The room is cleaned every day.<br \/>\nB) The cleaner cleans the room every day.<br \/>\nC) The room was cleaned yesterday.<\/p>\n<details>\n<summary><strong>Show Quiz Answers<\/strong><\/summary>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>B) are checked<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>A) was built<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>C) is being repaired<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>A) has been completed<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>B) will be delivered<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>C) The report was written by Sarah.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>A) modal + be + past participle<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>A) The email was sent yesterday.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>A) The agent may be unknown.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>B) The cleaner cleans the room every day.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/details>\n<h2>Active Voice vs Passive Voice Summary<\/h2>\n<p>In the <strong>Active Voice<\/strong>, the subject performs the action.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The company produces cars.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In the <strong>Passive Voice<\/strong>, the subject receives the action.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cars are produced by the company.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The basic passive structure is:<\/p>\n<p><strong>BE + Past Participle<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The form of <strong>be<\/strong> changes according to the tense,<br \/>\nwhile the main verb stays in the past participle form.<\/p>\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<h3>What is the difference between active and passive voice?<\/h3>\n<p>In active voice, the subject performs the action.<br \/>\nIn passive voice, the subject receives the action.<\/p>\n<h3>What is the formula for passive voice?<\/h3>\n<p>The basic passive formula is<br \/>\n<strong>subject + form of be + past participle<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3>What is an example of passive voice?<\/h3>\n<p><strong>The car was repaired yesterday.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The focus is on the car and the action rather than the person<br \/>\nwho repaired it.<\/p>\n<h3>When should we use passive voice?<\/h3>\n<p>Passive voice is useful when the agent is unknown,<br \/>\nunimportant, obvious, or when the action and result are more important<br \/>\nthan the person performing the action.<\/p>\n<h3>Do we always need \u201cby\u201d in passive sentences?<\/h3>\n<p>No. The agent is often omitted when it is unknown,<br \/>\nobvious, or unimportant.<\/p>\n<h3>Can all English verbs be used in the passive?<\/h3>\n<p>Normally, passive transformation requires a verb that can take an object.<br \/>\nSentences with verbs that do not take an object generally cannot be changed<br \/>\ninto a normal passive structure.<\/p>\n<h3>Why is the passive voice common in academic English?<\/h3>\n<p>Academic and technical writing often focuses on processes,<br \/>\nresults, procedures, or evidence rather than on the person performing<br \/>\nthe action.<\/p>\n<h2>Continue Practicing English Grammar<\/h2>\n<p>Improve your English grammar with these related lessons and tests:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.englishtestcenter.com\/index.php\/passive-voice-basic-b1-grammar-test\/\"><br \/>\nPassive Voice Basic \u2013 B1 Grammar Test<br \/>\n<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.englishtestcenter.com\/index.php\/b1-passive-voice-grammar-test-1-15-questions-ielts-toefl-yds-practice\/\"><br \/>\nB1 Passive Voice Grammar Test \u2013 15 Questions<br \/>\n<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.englishtestcenter.com\/index.php\/passive-voice-advanced-b2-grammar-test\/\"><br \/>\nPassive Voice Advanced \u2013 B2 Grammar Test<br \/>\n<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.englishtestcenter.com\/index.php\/grammar-worksheets\/\"><br \/>\nBrowse All English Grammar Worksheets<br \/>\n<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.englishtestcenter.com\/index.php\/grammar-exercises\/\"><br \/>\nEnglish Grammar Exercises<br \/>\n<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Keep practicing with <strong>English Test Center<\/strong> to improve your grammar,<br \/>\nunderstand sentence structure, and build confidence in everyday,<br \/>\nacademic, and exam English.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Active Voice and Passive Voice are two different ways of organizing information in an English sentence. 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