Chapter 19: Voice in English Grammar
Abstract : In grammar, "voice" refers to whether the subject of a sentence is performing the action (active voice) or receiving the action (passive voice) . Active Voice: Definition: The subject performs the action of the verb. Example: "The dog chased the ball." (The dog is doing the chasing) Structure: Subject + Verb + Object Passive Voice: Definition: The subject receives the action of the verb. Example: "The ball was chased by the dog." (The ball is receiving the action of being chased) Structure: Object + "be" verb + past participle + by + Subject So let's dive deeper into the Chapter 19: Voice in English Grammar 1. Definition of Voice in English Grammar Voice in English grammar refers to the form of a verb that shows whether the subject performs the action (active voice) or receives the action (passive voice). Examples: Active Voice: The teacher explained the...