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Chapter 19: Voice in English Grammar

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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...