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Response:

Calculated Shard: 146 (from laksa046)

2. Crawled Status Check

Query:

curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa146.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://quillbot.com/blog/sentence-and-word-structure/passive-voice/\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://quillbot.com/blog/sentence-and-word-structure/passive-voice/\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

Response:

{"found_url":"https:\/\/quillbot.com\/blog\/sentence-and-word-structure\/passive-voice\/","crawl_time":1765104058,"first_indexed_time":1728656514,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,quillbot!\/blog\/sentence-and-word-structure\/passive-voice\/ s443","src_root_hash":"8812198568418678746","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Passive Voice | Definition, Examples & Use","meta_descriptions":["In the passive voice, the subject is the “recipient” (“The window was cleaned”) rather than the “doer” (“He cleaned the window”)."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"Sentences can be in the  passive voice  (e.g., “The window was cleaned”) or the  active voice  (e.g., “He cleaned the window”). In the active voice, the “doer” of the action described by the  verb  is the grammatical subject of the sentence (“ He  cleaned…”), but in the passive voice, the subject is the “recipient” of this action (“ The window  was cleaned…”). Choosing the passive voice allows us to make the sentence or clause “about” the recipient rather than the doer (or “agent”). You construct the passive by using a form of the  auxiliary verb be  (e.g., “was”) and the  past participle  of the main verb (e.g., “cleaned”). If you want to mention the agent in the passive voice, it comes after the  preposition by  (e.g., “…was cleaned by him”). Passive voice examples in a sentence All the ingredients  are cooled  before mixing. These ones  are made by  a different company. It  is scheduled  for release next week. They said the delivery  had  already  been made . When  were  these windows last  cleaned ? The event is going  to be held  in New York, but the date has yet  to be announced . The movie  has been slammed  on social media. Tip Overuse of passive voice can make text sound stilted and unnatural. So, replacing passive voice with active voice is one way to  humanize AI text . \nSorry, your browser doesn't support embedded videos\n Free Grammar Checker What is passive voice? The  passive voice  is a grammatical construction that allows us to make the “recipient” of the action described by the verb the grammatical subject of a sentence or clause. It is constructed using a form of the verb  be  and the  past participle  of the main verb. The passive voice can be used in all  verb tenses and aspects  (but it is uncommon in the  present perfect progressive , past perfect progressive, and future perfect progressive). The passive voice Examples in a sentence Subject (typically the recipient) Form of be Past participle Tense\/aspect She  is driven  to work every day. She is driven Simple present All of the documents  were damaged . The documents were damaged Simple past She  is being driven  to work today. She is being driven Present progressive It  was being repaired  yesterday. It was being repaired Past progressive The parcel  has  already  been picked up . The parcel has been picked up Present perfect The doors  had  already  been scratched . The doors had been scratched Past perfect Note With  ditransitive verbs  (verbs with two objects), the passive voice allows us to make the subject either the “recipient” or the thing being transferred or acted upon (e.g., “I was shown the documents” or “The documents were shown to me”). Active vs passive voice The  passive voice  enables us to reorder information in an active sentence like “Universal released the movie in 1985” to “The movie was released in 1985.” This means we can make the sentence about the “recipient” of the action described by the verb (the movie) rather than the “doer” or “agent” (Universal). If the agent is mentioned, it follows the preposition  by  (e.g., “…was released by Universal). Active vs passive voice examples Active voice in a sentence Passive voice in a sentence Possible reason for using the passive However, the committee eventually awarded her the scholarship. However, she  was  eventually  awarded  the scholarship. The important information is what happened to the “recipient” (i.e., that she got the scholarship, not that the committee awarded it). You always arrange the flowers so beautifully. The flowers  are  always  arranged  so beautifully. The important information is how it is done (i.e., not who does it). In fact, Morgan scored the goal. In fact, the goal  was scored by  Morgan. The important information is what happened (i.e., that a goal was scored). Causative verbs We can also use the  causative verbs  “have” and “get” to avoid mentioning the “doer” in order to make a sentence or clause about the person or thing that causes something to happen (e.g., “I had my phone repaired”). These passive constructions, which also feature the  past participle  form of the main verb, are typically used in informal contexts to describe things we ask someone else to do for us. Using “get” has a more informal effect than using “have.” Causative verbs examples It’s too big for the car so we’ll  have\/get  it  delivered . Did you  have\/get  your hair cut there too? I’m  having\/getting  some dental work  done  next week. Passive voice misuse The active and passive voices are not interchangeable alternatives. Choosing the passive rather than the active voice changes the emphasis of a sentence by altering the order of the information presented or allowing the “agent” of the action to be omitted. When using the passive, make sure you are directing the reader’s attention to the intended information so your writing flows logically. Passive voice change of emphasis Passive voice Emphasis Active voice Emphasis However, a solution to the problem  was discussed by  the organizing committee. Important information is what this committee discussed. However, the organizing committee discussed a solution to the problem. Important information is who discussed the solution. In fact, the project  was completed  in two months. Important information is how long it took to complete this project. In fact, the team completed the project in two months. Important information is how long it took this team to complete the project (this emphasis could be confusing if “who did it” is not important). How to fix passive voice The passive voice is inherently more difficult for a reader to process, so using it when it isn’t necessary can make ideas difficult to unpack and disrupt the flow of a text. It is often appropriate to use the passive in certain impersonal styles of writing, such as  academic writing  or scientific writing, because it allows you to leave out the “doer.” But even in these contexts, it’s important not to overuse it. How to fix passive voice examples Passive voice Possible alternative in active voice Comments It  was found  that customers preferred email to telephone support. We found  that customers preferred email to telephone support. Modern style guides encourage the use of the first person like this in academic writing (but check the style guide you’ve been asked to follow). The equipment  is  all specially  made  for the company. The company  only  uses specially  made equipment. Using a different main verb and reformulating the sentence is often the most effective way of avoiding the passive. Late submissions will not  be accepted . We will not  accept  your submission if it is late. The active voice is easier for the reader to process and makes warnings and instructions clearer. It  is argued  that this action was unnecessary. Many commentators  argue  that this action was unnecessary. You can reformulate passive sentences like this (with “it” as the subject) by using alternative subjects such as “critics,” “observers,” etc. or by specifying the name of these critics, etc. Frequently asked questions about passive voice \n                        How do you change passive voice to active voice?\n                     To change a sentence from the  passive voice  into the  active voice , identify the “doer” of the action and then make it the subject of the sentence. For instance, in this passive sentence, “The play was written by Shakespeare,” the  verb  is “write,” and the “doer” is Shakespeare. So, the sentence with Shakespeare as the subject will begin with “Shakespeare wrote…” If we add the rest of the information, the full sentence in the active voice is “Shakespeare wrote the play.” You can use QuillBot’s  free Paraphraser  to rephrase sentences that are in the passive voice. Cite this Quillbot article We encourage the use of reliable sources in all types of writing. You can copy and paste the citation or click the \"Cite this article\" button to automatically add it to our free Citation Generator. Challenger,             T.\n                    (2025, November 27).  Passive Voice | Definition, Examples & Use.  Quillbot. \n        Retrieved December 7, 2025, \n        from https:\/\/quillbot.com\/blog\/sentence-and-word-structure\/passive-voice\/","attrs_markdown":"[![Quillbot](https:\/\/quillbot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/blog-learneo-2024\/img\/QB_logo.png)](https:\/\/quillbot.com\/)\n\nTools\n\nWrite & refine\n\n[![Paraphraser](data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20100%200'%3E%3C\/svg%3E) ![Paraphraser](https:\/\/quillbot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/blog-learneo-2024\/img\/mega-menu\/tools\/paraphraser.svg) Paraphraser Rewrite and refine text](https:\/\/quillbot.com\/paraphrasing-tool)\n\n[![Grammar Checker](data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20100%200'%3E%3C\/svg%3E) ![Grammar Checker](https:\/\/quillbot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/blog-learneo-2024\/img\/mega-menu\/tools\/grammer-checker.svg) Grammar Checker Fix spelling, grammar, 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In the active voice, the “doer” of the action described by the [verb](https:\/\/quillbot.com\/blog\/category\/verbs\/) is the grammatical subject of the sentence (“**He** cleaned…”), but in the passive voice, the subject is the “recipient” of this action (“**The window** was cleaned…”).\n\nChoosing the passive voice allows us to make the sentence or clause “about” the recipient rather than the doer (or “agent”).\n\nYou construct the passive by using a form of the [auxiliary verb](https:\/\/quillbot.com\/blog\/verbs\/auxiliary-verb\/) **be** (e.g., “was”) and the [**past participle**](https:\/\/quillbot.com\/blog\/verbs\/past-participle\/) of the main verb (e.g., “cleaned”). If you want to mention the agent in the passive voice, it comes after the [preposition](https:\/\/quillbot.com\/blog\/sentence-and-word-structure\/prepositions\/) **by** (e.g., “…was cleaned by him”).\n\nPassive voice examples in a sentence\n\nAll the ingredients **are cooled** before mixing.\n\nThese ones **are made** **by** a different company.\n\nIt **is** **scheduled** for release next week.\n\nThey said the delivery **had** already **been** **made**.\n\nWhen **were** these windows last **cleaned**?\n\nThe event is going **to be** **held** in New York, but the date has yet **to be announced**.\n\nThe movie **has** **been** **slammed** on social media.\n\nTip\n\nOveruse of passive voice can make text sound stilted and unnatural. So, replacing passive voice with active voice is one way to [humanize AI text](https:\/\/quillbot.com\/ai-humanizer).\n\n[Sorry, your browser doesn't support embedded videos](https:\/\/quillbot.com\/grammar-check?scr_source=blog&scr_medium=intro&scr_campaign=Grammar-gif)\n\n[Free Grammar Checker](https:\/\/quillbot.com\/grammar-check?scr_source=blog&scr_medium=intro&scr_campaign=Grammar-gif-btn)\n\n## Table of contents\n1. [What is passive voice?](https:\/\/quillbot.com\/blog\/sentence-and-word-structure\/passive-voice\/#what-is-passive-voice)\n2. [Active vs passive voice](https:\/\/quillbot.com\/blog\/sentence-and-word-structure\/passive-voice\/#active-vs-passive-voice)\n3. [Causative verbs](https:\/\/quillbot.com\/blog\/sentence-and-word-structure\/passive-voice\/#causative-verbs)\n4. [Passive voice misuse](https:\/\/quillbot.com\/blog\/sentence-and-word-structure\/passive-voice\/#passive-misuse)\n5. [How to fix passive voice](https:\/\/quillbot.com\/blog\/sentence-and-word-structure\/passive-voice\/#how-to-fix-passive)\n6. [Frequently asked questions about passive voice](https:\/\/quillbot.com\/blog\/sentence-and-word-structure\/passive-voice\/#frequently-asked-questions-about-passive-voice)\n## What is passive voice?\nThe **passive voice** is a grammatical construction that allows us to make the “recipient” of the action described by the verb the grammatical subject of a sentence or clause. It is constructed using a form of the verb **be** and the **past participle** of the main verb. The passive voice can be used in all [verb tenses and aspects](https:\/\/quillbot.com\/blog\/category\/verbs\/#verb-tenses-and-aspects) (but it is uncommon in the [present perfect progressive](https:\/\/quillbot.com\/blog\/verbs\/present-perfect-continuous\/), past perfect progressive, and future perfect progressive).\n\n| Examples in a sentence | Subject (typically the recipient) | Form of be | Past participle | Tense\/aspect |\n|---|---|---|---|---|\n| She **is driven** to work every day. | She | is | driven | [Simple present](https:\/\/quillbot.com\/blog\/verbs\/simple-present-tense\/) |\n| All of the documents **were damaged**. | The documents | were | damaged | [Simple past](https:\/\/quillbot.com\/blog\/verbs\/simple-past-tense\/) |\n| She **is being driven** to work today. | She | is being | driven | [Present progressive](https:\/\/quillbot.com\/blog\/verbs\/present-progressive\/) |\n| It **was being repaired** yesterday. | It | was being | repaired | [Past progressive](https:\/\/quillbot.com\/blog\/verbs\/past-progressive\/) |\n| The parcel **has** already **been picked up**. | The parcel | has been | picked up | [Present perfect](https:\/\/quillbot.com\/blog\/verbs\/present-perfect\/) |\n| The doors **had** already **been scratched**. | The doors | had been | scratched | [Past perfect](https:\/\/quillbot.com\/blog\/verbs\/past-perfect\/) |\n\nNote\n\nWith **ditransitive verbs** (verbs with two objects), the passive voice allows us to make the subject either the “recipient” or the thing being transferred or acted upon (e.g., “I was shown the documents” or “The documents were shown to me”).\n## Active vs passive voice\nThe **passive voice** enables us to reorder information in an active sentence like “Universal released the movie in 1985” to “The movie was released in 1985.” This means we can make the sentence about the “recipient” of the action described by the verb (the movie) rather than the “doer” or “agent” (Universal). If the agent is mentioned, it follows the preposition **by** (e.g., “…was released by Universal).\n\n| Active voice in a sentence | Passive voice in a sentence | Possible reason for using the passive |\n|---|---|---|\n| However, the committee eventually awarded her the scholarship. | However, she **was** eventually **awarded** the scholarship. | The important information is what happened to the “recipient” (i.e., that she got the scholarship, not that the committee awarded it). |\n| You always arrange the flowers so beautifully. | The flowers **are** always **arranged** so beautifully. | The important information is how it is done (i.e., not who does it). |\n| In fact, Morgan scored the goal. | In fact, the goal **was** **scored** **by** Morgan. | The important information is what happened (i.e., that a goal was scored). |\n## Causative verbs\nWe can also use the **causative verbs** “have” and “get” to avoid mentioning the “doer” in order to make a sentence or clause about the person or thing that causes something to happen (e.g., “I had my phone repaired”).\n\nThese passive constructions, which also feature the **past participle** form of the main verb, are typically used in informal contexts to describe things we ask someone else to do for us. Using “get” has a more informal effect than using “have.”\n\nCausative verbs examples\n\nIt’s too big for the car so we’ll **have\/get** it **delivered**.\n\nDid you **have\/get** your hair cut there too?\n\nI’m **having\/getting** some dental work **done** next week.\n## Passive voice misuse\nThe active and passive voices are not interchangeable alternatives. Choosing the passive rather than the active voice changes the emphasis of a sentence by altering the order of the information presented or allowing the “agent” of the action to be omitted.\n\nWhen using the passive, make sure you are directing the reader’s attention to the intended information so your writing flows logically.\n\n| Passive voice | Emphasis | Active voice | Emphasis |\n|---|---|---|---|\n| However, a solution to the problem **was discussed by** the organizing committee. | Important information is what this committee discussed. | However, the organizing committee discussed a solution to the problem. | Important information is who discussed the solution. |\n| In fact, the project **was completed** in two months. | Important information is how long it took to complete this project. | In fact, the team completed the project in two months. | Important information is how long it took this team to complete the project (this emphasis could be confusing if “who did it” is not important). |\n## How to fix passive voice\nThe passive voice is inherently more difficult for a reader to process, so using it when it isn’t necessary can make ideas difficult to unpack and disrupt the flow of a text.\n\nIt is often appropriate to use the passive in certain impersonal styles of writing, such as [academic writing](https:\/\/quillbot.com\/blog\/academic-writing\/what-is-academic-writing\/) or scientific writing, because it allows you to leave out the “doer.” But even in these contexts, it’s important not to overuse it.\n\n| Passive voice | Possible alternative in active voice | Comments |\n|---|---|---|\n| It **was found** that customers preferred email to telephone support. | **We found** that customers preferred email to telephone support. | Modern style guides encourage the use of the first person like this in academic writing (but check the style guide you’ve been asked to follow). |\n| The equipment **is** all specially **made** for the company. | **The company** only **uses** [specially](https:\/\/quillbot.com\/blog\/commonly-confused-words\/especially-vs-specially\/) made equipment. | Using a different main verb and reformulating the sentence is often the most effective way of avoiding the passive. |\n| Late submissions will not **be accepted**. | We will not **accept** your submission if it is late. | The active voice is easier for the reader to process and makes warnings and instructions clearer. |\n| It **is argued** that this action was unnecessary. | Many commentators **argue** that this action was unnecessary. | You can reformulate passive sentences like this (with “it” as the subject) by using alternative subjects such as “critics,” “observers,” etc. or by specifying the name of these critics, etc. |\n## Frequently asked questions about passive voice\n[What is the difference between active and passive voice?](https:\/\/quillbot.com\/blog\/frequently-asked-questions\/what-is-the-difference-between-active-and-passive-voice\/)\n\nIn the [**active voice**](https:\/\/quillbot.com\/blog\/sentence-and-word-structure\/active-voice\/), the subject of the sentence is the “doer” of the action (e.g., “**He** cooked the food”), but in the [**passive voice**](https:\/\/quillbot.com\/blog\/sentence-and-word-structure\/passive-voice\/) the subject is the “recipient” of this action (e.g., “**The food** was cooked by him”).\n\nYou can use QuillBot’s [free Grammar Checker](https:\/\/quillbot.com\/grammar-check) to identify uses of the passive voice in your writing.\n\n[How do you change passive voice to active voice?](https:\/\/quillbot.com\/blog\/frequently-asked-questions\/how-do-you-change-passive-voice-to-active-voice\/)\n\nTo change a sentence from the [**passive voice**](https:\/\/quillbot.com\/blog\/sentence-and-word-structure\/passive-voice\/) into the [**active voice**](https:\/\/quillbot.com\/blog\/sentence-and-word-structure\/active-voice\/), identify the “doer” of the action and then make it the subject of the sentence.\n\nFor instance, in this passive sentence, “The play was written by Shakespeare,” the [verb](https:\/\/quillbot.com\/blog\/category\/verbs\/) is “write,” and the “doer” is Shakespeare. 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He has taught university courses and worked as a teacher trainer on Cambridge CELTA courses.\n\n### Sentence and word structure\n- [Overview](https:\/\/quillbot.com\/blog\/category\/sentence-and-word-structure\/)\n- [Active voice](https:\/\/quillbot.com\/blog\/sentence-and-word-structure\/active-voice\/ \"Active Voice | Examples, Definition & Use\")\n- [Accusative case](https:\/\/quillbot.com\/blog\/sentence-and-word-structure\/accusative-case\/ \"Accusative Case in English | Pronouns & Examples\")\n- [Base word](https:\/\/quillbot.com\/blog\/sentence-and-word-structure\/base-words\/ \"What Are Base Words? | Examples & Definition\")\n- [Cardinal numbers](https:\/\/quillbot.com\/blog\/sentence-and-word-structure\/cardinal-numbers\/ \"Cardinal Numbers | Meaning & Examples\")\n- [Compound predicate](https:\/\/quillbot.com\/blog\/sentence-and-word-structure\/compound-predicate\/ \"Compound Predicate | Examples & Definition\")\n- [Compound subject](https:\/\/quillbot.com\/blog\/sentence-and-word-structure\/compound-subject\/ \"Compound Subject | Examples & Definition\")\n- [Compound words](https:\/\/quillbot.com\/blog\/sentence-and-word-structure\/compound-words\/ \"Compound Words | List, Examples & Meaning\")\n- [Conjunctions](https:\/\/quillbot.com\/blog\/sentence-and-word-structure\/conjunctions\/ \"Conjunctions | Types, Definitions & Examples\")\n- [Contractions](https:\/\/quillbot.com\/blog\/sentence-and-word-structure\/contractions\/ \"Contractions (Grammar) | Definition, List & Examples\")\n- [Coordinating conjunction](https:\/\/quillbot.com\/blog\/sentence-and-word-structure\/coordinating-conjunctions\/ \"Coordinating Conjunctions | Examples, Meaning & List\")\n- [Correlative conjunctions](https:\/\/quillbot.com\/blog\/sentence-and-word-structure\/correlative-conjunctions\/ \"Correlative Conjunctions | Examples, List & Definition\")\n  - [Correlative conjunction](https:\/\/quillbot.com\/blog\/sentence-and-word-structure\/correlative-conjunctions\/ \"Correlative Conjunctions | Examples, List & Definition\")\n  - [Either or](https:\/\/quillbot.com\/blog\/sentence-and-word-structure\/either-or\/ \"Either Or | Meaning, Use & Examples\")\n  - [Neither nor](https:\/\/quillbot.com\/blog\/sentence-and-word-structure\/neither-nor\/ \"Neither Nor | Meaning, Use & Examples\")\n  - [Not only but also](https:\/\/quillbot.com\/blog\/sentence-and-word-structure\/not-only-but-also\/ \"Not Only But Also | Examples & Use\")\n- [Dative case](https:\/\/quillbot.com\/blog\/sentence-and-word-structure\/dative-case\/ \"Dative Case in English | Pronouns & Examples\")\n- [Definite article](https:\/\/quillbot.com\/blog\/sentence-and-word-structure\/definite-article\/ \"What Is a Definite Article? | Meaning & Examples\")\n- [Dependent clause](https:\/\/quillbot.com\/blog\/sentence-and-word-structure\/dependent-clause\/ \"Dependent Clause | Examples & Definition\")\n- [Determiner](https:\/\/quillbot.com\/blog\/sentence-and-word-structure\/determiner\/ \"What Is a Determiner? | Definition, Types & Examples\")\n- [Direct object](https:\/\/quillbot.com\/blog\/sentence-and-word-structure\/direct-object\/ \"What Is a Direct Object? | Definition & Examples\")\n- [Double negative](https:\/\/quillbot.com\/blog\/sentence-and-word-structure\/double-negative\/ \"Double Negative | Meaning, Examples & Usage Rules\")\n- [Function words](https:\/\/quillbot.com\/blog\/sentence-and-word-structure\/for\/ \"For | Definition, Meaning & Uses\")\n  - [About](https:\/\/quillbot.com\/blog\/sentence-and-word-structure\/about\/ \"About | Definition, Meaning & Part of Speech\")\n  - [Above](https:\/\/quillbot.com\/blog\/sentence-and-word-structure\/above\/ \"Above | Meaning, Part of Speech & Phrases\")\n  - [Among](https:\/\/quillbot.com\/blog\/sentence-and-word-structure\/among\/ \"Among | Definition, Part of Speech & Examples\")\n  - [Between](https:\/\/quillbot.com\/blog\/sentence-and-word-structure\/between\/ \"Between | Definition & Part of Speech\")\n  - [By](https:\/\/quillbot.com\/blog\/sentence-and-word-structure\/by\/ \"By | Meaning, Part of Speech & Phrases\")\n  - [For](https:\/\/quillbot.com\/blog\/sentence-and-word-structure\/for\/ \"For | Definition, Meaning & Uses\")\n  - [In](https:\/\/quillbot.com\/blog\/sentence-and-word-structure\/in\/ \"In | Definition, Meaning & Part of Speech\")\n  - [Into](https:\/\/quillbot.com\/blog\/sentence-and-word-structure\/into\/ \"Into | Definition, Meaning & Part of Speech\")\n  - [On](https:\/\/quillbot.com\/blog\/sentence-and-word-structure\/on\/ \"On | Definition, Meaning & Part of Speech\")\n  - [Since](https:\/\/quillbot.com\/blog\/sentence-and-word-structure\/since\/ \"Since | Meaning, Examples & Part of Speech\")\n  - [To](https:\/\/quillbot.com\/blog\/sentence-and-word-structure\/to\/ \"To | Definition, Meaning & Part of Speech\")\n  - [Under](https:\/\/quillbot.com\/blog\/sentence-and-word-structure\/under\/ \"Under | Meaning, Part of Speech & Examples\")\n  - [Until](https:\/\/quillbot.com\/blog\/sentence-and-word-structure\/until\/ \"Until | Meaning, Examples & Uses\")\n  - [With](https:\/\/quillbot.com\/blog\/sentence-and-word-structure\/with\/ \"With | Definition, Meaning & Uses\")\n- [Genitive case](https:\/\/quillbot.com\/blog\/sentence-and-word-structure\/genitive-case\/ \"Genitive Case in English | Examples & Tips\")\n- [Homophones](https:\/\/quillbot.com\/blog\/sentence-and-word-structure\/homophones\/ \"Handling Homophones and Other Sound-Alikes\")\n- [Indefinite articles](https:\/\/quillbot.com\/blog\/sentence-and-word-structure\/indefinite-article\/ \"What Is an Indefinite Article? | Meaning & Examples\")\n- [Independent clause](https:\/\/quillbot.com\/blog\/sentence-and-word-structure\/independent-clause\/ \"Independent Clause | Definition, Examples & Use\")\n- [Indirect object](https:\/\/quillbot.com\/blog\/sentence-and-word-structure\/indirect-object\/ \"Indirect Object | Examples & Pronouns\")\n- [Interrogative](https:\/\/quillbot.com\/blog\/sentence-and-word-structure\/interrogatives\/ \"What Is an Interrogative? | Definition & Examples\")\n- [Is vs are](https:\/\/quillbot.com\/blog\/sentence-and-word-structure\/is-vs-are\/ \"Is vs Are | Grammar, Use & Examples\")\n- [Main clause](https:\/\/quillbot.com\/blog\/sentence-and-word-structure\/main-clause\/ \"Main Clause | Examples & Meaning\")\n- [Misplaced modifier](https:\/\/quillbot.com\/blog\/sentence-and-word-structure\/misplaced-modifier\/ \"What Is a Misplaced Modifier? | Definition & Examples\")\n- [Modifiers](https:\/\/quillbot.com\/blog\/sentence-and-word-structure\/modifier\/ \"What Is a Modifier? | Definition, Examples & Tips\")\n- [Negatives](https:\/\/quillbot.com\/blog\/sentence-and-word-structure\/negatives\/ \"What Are Negatives? | Grammar Rules & Examples\")\n- [Nominative case](https:\/\/quillbot.com\/blog\/sentence-and-word-structure\/nominative-case\/ \"Nominative Case | Pronouns & Examples\")\n- [Nonrestrictive clauses](https:\/\/quillbot.com\/blog\/sentence-and-word-structure\/nonrestrictive-clause\/ \"Nonrestrictive Clause | Sentences & Examples\")\n- [Object complement](https:\/\/quillbot.com\/blog\/sentence-and-word-structure\/object-complement\/ \"Object Complement | Examples & Definition\")\n- [Ordinal numbers](https:\/\/quillbot.com\/blog\/sentence-and-word-structure\/ordinal-numbers\/ \"Ordinal Numbers | Meaning & Examples\")\n- [Over](https:\/\/quillbot.com\/blog\/sentence-and-word-structure\/over\/ \"Over | Meaning, Part of Speech & Examples\")\n- [Parts of speech](https:\/\/quillbot.com\/blog\/sentence-and-word-structure\/parts-of-speech\/ \"Parts of Speech | Definitions, Examples & Tips\")\n- [Passive voice](https:\/\/quillbot.com\/blog\/sentence-and-word-structure\/passive-voice\/ \"Passive Voice | Definition, Examples & Use\")\n- [Prefix](https:\/\/quillbot.com\/blog\/sentence-and-word-structure\/prefix\/ \"Prefix | Meaning & Examples\")\n- [Prepositions](https:\/\/quillbot.com\/blog\/sentence-and-word-structure\/prepositions\/ \"Prepositions | List, Examples & Definition\")\n  - [Prepositions](https:\/\/quillbot.com\/blog\/sentence-and-word-structure\/prepositions\/ \"Prepositions | List, Examples & Definition\")\n  - [Prepositions of place](https:\/\/quillbot.com\/blog\/sentence-and-word-structure\/prepositions-of-place\/ \"Prepositions of Place | List, Examples & Exercises\")\n  - [Prepositional phrase](https:\/\/quillbot.com\/blog\/sentence-and-word-structure\/prepositional-phrase\/ \"Prepositional Phrase | Examples, Definition & Uses\")\n  - [Object of a preposition](https:\/\/quillbot.com\/blog\/sentence-and-word-structure\/object-of-a-preposition\/ \"Object of a Preposition | Examples & Definition\")\n- [Qualifier](https:\/\/quillbot.com\/blog\/sentence-and-word-structure\/qualifiers\/ \"What Are Qualifiers? | Examples & Meaning\")\n- [Restrictive clauses](https:\/\/quillbot.com\/blog\/sentence-and-word-structure\/restrictive-clauses\/ \"Restrictive Clauses | Examples & Definition\")\n- [Reported speech](https:\/\/quillbot.com\/blog\/sentence-and-word-structure\/reported-speech\/ \"Direct & Indirect Speech\/Reported Speech\")\n- [Root word](https:\/\/quillbot.com\/blog\/sentence-and-word-structure\/root-words\/ \"Root Words | Definition, List & Examples\")\n- [Sentence fragment](https:\/\/quillbot.com\/blog\/sentence-and-word-structure\/sentence-fragment\/ \"What Is a Sentence Fragment? | Examples & Definition\")\n- [Subordinating conjunction](https:\/\/quillbot.com\/blog\/sentence-and-word-structure\/subordinating-conjunctions\/ \"Subordinating Conjunctions | Examples & List\")\n- [Suffixes](https:\/\/quillbot.com\/blog\/sentence-and-word-structure\/suffix\/ \"Suffix | Meaning & Examples\")\n- [Transition words and phrases](https:\/\/quillbot.com\/blog\/sentence-and-word-structure\/transition-words\/ \"Transition Words & Phrases | List & Examples\")\n- [Types of Sentences](https:\/\/quillbot.com\/blog\/sentence-and-word-structure\/types-of-sentences\/ \"4 Types of Sentences by Structure and Function\")\n  - [Types of Sentences](https:\/\/quillbot.com\/blog\/sentence-and-word-structure\/types-of-sentences\/ \"4 Types of Sentences by Structure and Function\")\n  - [Complex sentence](https:\/\/quillbot.com\/blog\/sentence-and-word-structure\/complex-sentence\/ \"What Is a Complex Sentence? | Examples & Definition\")\n  - [Compound sentence](https:\/\/quillbot.com\/blog\/sentence-and-word-structure\/compound-sentence\/ \"What Is a Compound Sentence? | Example & Definition\")\n  - [Compound-complex sentence](https:\/\/quillbot.com\/blog\/sentence-and-word-structure\/compound-complex-sentence\/ \"Compound-Complex Sentence | Examples & Definition\")\n  - [Simple 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Boilerpipe Text	Sentences can be in the passive voice (e.g., “The window was cleaned”) or the active voice (e.g., “He cleaned the window”). In the active voice, the “doer” of the action described by the verb is the grammatical subject of the sentence (“ He cleaned…”), but in the passive voice, the subject is the “recipient” of this action (“ The window was cleaned…”). Choosing the passive voice allows us to make the sentence or clause “about” the recipient rather than the doer (or “agent”). You construct the passive by using a form of the auxiliary verb be (e.g., “was”) and the past participle of the main verb (e.g., “cleaned”). If you want to mention the agent in the passive voice, it comes after the preposition by (e.g., “…was cleaned by him”). Passive voice examples in a sentence All the ingredients are cooled before mixing. These ones are made by a different company. It is scheduled for release next week. They said the delivery had already been made . When were these windows last cleaned ? The event is going to be held in New York, but the date has yet to be announced . The movie has been slammed on social media. Tip Overuse of passive voice can make text sound stilted and unnatural. So, replacing passive voice with active voice is one way to humanize AI text . Sorry, your browser doesn't support embedded videos Free Grammar Checker What is passive voice? The passive voice is a grammatical construction that allows us to make the “recipient” of the action described by the verb the grammatical subject of a sentence or clause. It is constructed using a form of the verb be and the past participle of the main verb. The passive voice can be used in all verb tenses and aspects (but it is uncommon in the present perfect progressive , past perfect progressive, and future perfect progressive). The passive voice Examples in a sentence Subject (typically the recipient) Form of be Past participle Tense/aspect She is driven to work every day. She is driven Simple present All of the documents were damaged . The documents were damaged Simple past She is being driven to work today. She is being driven Present progressive It was being repaired yesterday. It was being repaired Past progressive The parcel has already been picked up . The parcel has been picked up Present perfect The doors had already been scratched . The doors had been scratched Past perfect Note With ditransitive verbs (verbs with two objects), the passive voice allows us to make the subject either the “recipient” or the thing being transferred or acted upon (e.g., “I was shown the documents” or “The documents were shown to me”). Active vs passive voice The passive voice enables us to reorder information in an active sentence like “Universal released the movie in 1985” to “The movie was released in 1985.” This means we can make the sentence about the “recipient” of the action described by the verb (the movie) rather than the “doer” or “agent” (Universal). If the agent is mentioned, it follows the preposition by (e.g., “…was released by Universal). Active vs passive voice examples Active voice in a sentence Passive voice in a sentence Possible reason for using the passive However, the committee eventually awarded her the scholarship. However, she was eventually awarded the scholarship. The important information is what happened to the “recipient” (i.e., that she got the scholarship, not that the committee awarded it). You always arrange the flowers so beautifully. The flowers are always arranged so beautifully. The important information is how it is done (i.e., not who does it). In fact, Morgan scored the goal. In fact, the goal was scored by Morgan. The important information is what happened (i.e., that a goal was scored). Causative verbs We can also use the causative verbs “have” and “get” to avoid mentioning the “doer” in order to make a sentence or clause about the person or thing that causes something to happen (e.g., “I had my phone repaired”). These passive constructions, which also feature the past participle form of the main verb, are typically used in informal contexts to describe things we ask someone else to do for us. Using “get” has a more informal effect than using “have.” Causative verbs examples It’s too big for the car so we’ll have/get it delivered . Did you have/get your hair cut there too? I’m having/getting some dental work done next week. Passive voice misuse The active and passive voices are not interchangeable alternatives. Choosing the passive rather than the active voice changes the emphasis of a sentence by altering the order of the information presented or allowing the “agent” of the action to be omitted. When using the passive, make sure you are directing the reader’s attention to the intended information so your writing flows logically. Passive voice change of emphasis Passive voice Emphasis Active voice Emphasis However, a solution to the problem was discussed by the organizing committee. Important information is what this committee discussed. However, the organizing committee discussed a solution to the problem. Important information is who discussed the solution. In fact, the project was completed in two months. Important information is how long it took to complete this project. In fact, the team completed the project in two months. Important information is how long it took this team to complete the project (this emphasis could be confusing if “who did it” is not important). How to fix passive voice The passive voice is inherently more difficult for a reader to process, so using it when it isn’t necessary can make ideas difficult to unpack and disrupt the flow of a text. It is often appropriate to use the passive in certain impersonal styles of writing, such as academic writing or scientific writing, because it allows you to leave out the “doer.” But even in these contexts, it’s important not to overuse it. How to fix passive voice examples Passive voice Possible alternative in active voice Comments It was found that customers preferred email to telephone support. We found that customers preferred email to telephone support. Modern style guides encourage the use of the first person like this in academic writing (but check the style guide you’ve been asked to follow). The equipment is all specially made for the company. The company only uses specially made equipment. Using a different main verb and reformulating the sentence is often the most effective way of avoiding the passive. Late submissions will not be accepted . We will not accept your submission if it is late. The active voice is easier for the reader to process and makes warnings and instructions clearer. It is argued that this action was unnecessary. Many commentators argue that this action was unnecessary. You can reformulate passive sentences like this (with “it” as the subject) by using alternative subjects such as “critics,” “observers,” etc. or by specifying the name of these critics, etc. Frequently asked questions about passive voice How do you change passive voice to active voice? To change a sentence from the passive voice into the active voice , identify the “doer” of the action and then make it the subject of the sentence. For instance, in this passive sentence, “The play was written by Shakespeare,” the verb is “write,” and the “doer” is Shakespeare. So, the sentence with Shakespeare as the subject will begin with “Shakespeare wrote…” If we add the rest of the information, the full sentence in the active voice is “Shakespeare wrote the play.” You can use QuillBot’s free Paraphraser to rephrase sentences that are in the passive voice. Cite this Quillbot article We encourage the use of reliable sources in all types of writing. You can copy and paste the citation or click the "Cite this article" button to automatically add it to our free Citation Generator. Challenger, T. (2025, November 27). Passive Voice \| Definition, Examples & Use. Quillbot. Retrieved December 7, 2025, from https://quillbot.com/blog/sentence-and-word-structure/passive-voice/
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[Home](https://quillbot.com/blog) 2. [Sentence and word structure](https://quillbot.com/blog/category/sentence-and-word-structure/) 3. Passive Voice \\| Definition, Examples & Use # Passive Voice \\| Definition, Examples & Use Published on October 11, 2024 by [Tom Challenger, BA](https://quillbot.com/blog/author/tom/ "All articles by Tom Challenger, BA") Revised on November 27, 2025 Sentences can be in the passive voice (e.g., “The window was cleaned”) or the [active voice](https://quillbot.com/blog/sentence-and-word-structure/active-voice/) (e.g., “He cleaned the window”). In the active voice, the “doer” of the action described by the [verb](https://quillbot.com/blog/category/verbs/) is the grammatical subject of the sentence (“He cleaned…”), but in the passive voice, the subject is the “recipient” of this action (“The window was cleaned…”). Choosing the passive voice allows us to make the sentence or clause “about” the recipient rather than the doer (or “agent”). You construct the passive by using a form of the [auxiliary verb](https://quillbot.com/blog/verbs/auxiliary-verb/) be (e.g., “was”) and the [past participle](https://quillbot.com/blog/verbs/past-participle/) of the main verb (e.g., “cleaned”). If you want to mention the agent in the passive voice, it comes after the [preposition](https://quillbot.com/blog/sentence-and-word-structure/prepositions/) by (e.g., “…was cleaned by him”). Passive voice examples in a sentence All the ingredients are cooled before mixing. These ones are made by a different company. It is scheduled for release next week. They said the delivery had already been made. When were these windows last cleaned? The event is going to be held in New York, but the date has yet to be announced. The movie has been slammed on social media. Tip Overuse of passive voice can make text sound stilted and unnatural. So, replacing passive voice with active voice is one way to [humanize AI text](https://quillbot.com/ai-humanizer). [Sorry, your browser doesn't support embedded videos](https://quillbot.com/grammar-check?scr_source=blog&scr_medium=intro&scr_campaign=Grammar-gif) [Free Grammar Checker](https://quillbot.com/grammar-check?scr_source=blog&scr_medium=intro&scr_campaign=Grammar-gif-btn) ## Table of contents 1. [What is passive voice?](https://quillbot.com/blog/sentence-and-word-structure/passive-voice/#what-is-passive-voice) 2. [Active vs passive voice](https://quillbot.com/blog/sentence-and-word-structure/passive-voice/#active-vs-passive-voice) 3. [Causative verbs](https://quillbot.com/blog/sentence-and-word-structure/passive-voice/#causative-verbs) 4. [Passive voice misuse](https://quillbot.com/blog/sentence-and-word-structure/passive-voice/#passive-misuse) 5. [How to fix passive voice](https://quillbot.com/blog/sentence-and-word-structure/passive-voice/#how-to-fix-passive) 6. [Frequently asked questions about passive voice](https://quillbot.com/blog/sentence-and-word-structure/passive-voice/#frequently-asked-questions-about-passive-voice) ## What is passive voice? The passive voice is a grammatical construction that allows us to make the “recipient” of the action described by the verb the grammatical subject of a sentence or clause. It is constructed using a form of the verb be and the past participle of the main verb. The passive voice can be used in all [verb tenses and aspects](https://quillbot.com/blog/category/verbs/#verb-tenses-and-aspects) (but it is uncommon in the [present perfect progressive](https://quillbot.com/blog/verbs/present-perfect-continuous/), past perfect progressive, and future perfect progressive). \| Examples in a sentence \| Subject (typically the recipient) \| Form of be \| Past participle \| Tense/aspect \| \|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\| \| She is driven to work every day. \| She \| is \| driven \| [Simple present](https://quillbot.com/blog/verbs/simple-present-tense/) \| \| All of the documents were damaged. \| The documents \| were \| damaged \| [Simple past](https://quillbot.com/blog/verbs/simple-past-tense/) \| \| She is being driven to work today. \| She \| is being \| driven \| [Present progressive](https://quillbot.com/blog/verbs/present-progressive/) \| \| It was being repaired yesterday. \| It \| was being \| repaired \| [Past progressive](https://quillbot.com/blog/verbs/past-progressive/) \| \| The parcel has already been picked up. \| The parcel \| has been \| picked up \| [Present perfect](https://quillbot.com/blog/verbs/present-perfect/) \| \| The doors had already been scratched. \| The doors \| had been \| scratched \| [Past perfect](https://quillbot.com/blog/verbs/past-perfect/) \| Note With ditransitive verbs (verbs with two objects), the passive voice allows us to make the subject either the “recipient” or the thing being transferred or acted upon (e.g., “I was shown the documents” or “The documents were shown to me”). ## Active vs passive voice The passive voice enables us to reorder information in an active sentence like “Universal released the movie in 1985” to “The movie was released in 1985.” This means we can make the sentence about the “recipient” of the action described by the verb (the movie) rather than the “doer” or “agent” (Universal). If the agent is mentioned, it follows the preposition by (e.g., “…was released by Universal). \| Active voice in a sentence \| Passive voice in a sentence \| Possible reason for using the passive \| \|---\|---\|---\| \| However, the committee eventually awarded her the scholarship. \| However, she was eventually awarded the scholarship. \| The important information is what happened to the “recipient” (i.e., that she got the scholarship, not that the committee awarded it). \| \| You always arrange the flowers so beautifully. \| The flowers are always arranged so beautifully. \| The important information is how it is done (i.e., not who does it). \| \| In fact, Morgan scored the goal. \| In fact, the goal was scored by Morgan. \| The important information is what happened (i.e., that a goal was scored). \| ## Causative verbs We can also use the causative verbs “have” and “get” to avoid mentioning the “doer” in order to make a sentence or clause about the person or thing that causes something to happen (e.g., “I had my phone repaired”). These passive constructions, which also feature the past participle form of the main verb, are typically used in informal contexts to describe things we ask someone else to do for us. Using “get” has a more informal effect than using “have.” Causative verbs examples It’s too big for the car so we’ll have/get it delivered. Did you have/get your hair cut there too? I’m having/getting some dental work done next week. ## Passive voice misuse The active and passive voices are not interchangeable alternatives. Choosing the passive rather than the active voice changes the emphasis of a sentence by altering the order of the information presented or allowing the “agent” of the action to be omitted. When using the passive, make sure you are directing the reader’s attention to the intended information so your writing flows logically. \| Passive voice \| Emphasis \| Active voice \| Emphasis \| \|---\|---\|---\|---\| \| However, a solution to the problem was discussed by the organizing committee. \| Important information is what this committee discussed. \| However, the organizing committee discussed a solution to the problem. \| Important information is who discussed the solution. \| \| In fact, the project was completed in two months. \| Important information is how long it took to complete this project. \| In fact, the team completed the project in two months. \| Important information is how long it took this team to complete the project (this emphasis could be confusing if “who did it” is not important). \| ## How to fix passive voice The passive voice is inherently more difficult for a reader to process, so using it when it isn’t necessary can make ideas difficult to unpack and disrupt the flow of a text. It is often appropriate to use the passive in certain impersonal styles of writing, such as [academic writing](https://quillbot.com/blog/academic-writing/what-is-academic-writing/) or scientific writing, because it allows you to leave out the “doer.” But even in these contexts, it’s important not to overuse it. \| Passive voice \| Possible alternative in active voice \| Comments \| \|---\|---\|---\| \| It was found that customers preferred email to telephone support. \| We found that customers preferred email to telephone support. \| Modern style guides encourage the use of the first person like this in academic writing (but check the style guide you’ve been asked to follow). \| \| The equipment is all specially made for the company. \| The company only uses [specially](https://quillbot.com/blog/commonly-confused-words/especially-vs-specially/) made equipment. \| Using a different main verb and reformulating the sentence is often the most effective way of avoiding the passive. \| \| Late submissions will not be accepted. \| We will not accept your submission if it is late. \| The active voice is easier for the reader to process and makes warnings and instructions clearer. \| \| It is argued that this action was unnecessary. \| Many commentators argue that this action was unnecessary. \| You can reformulate passive sentences like this (with “it” as the subject) by using alternative subjects such as “critics,” “observers,” etc. or by specifying the name of these critics, etc. \| ## Frequently asked questions about passive voice [What is the difference between active and passive voice?](https://quillbot.com/blog/frequently-asked-questions/what-is-the-difference-between-active-and-passive-voice/) In the [active voice](https://quillbot.com/blog/sentence-and-word-structure/active-voice/), the subject of the sentence is the “doer” of the action (e.g., “He cooked the food”), but in the [passive voice](https://quillbot.com/blog/sentence-and-word-structure/passive-voice/) the subject is the “recipient” of this action (e.g., “The food was cooked by him”). You can use QuillBot’s [free Grammar Checker](https://quillbot.com/grammar-check) to identify uses of the passive voice in your writing. [How do you change passive voice to active voice?](https://quillbot.com/blog/frequently-asked-questions/how-do-you-change-passive-voice-to-active-voice/) To change a sentence from the [passive voice](https://quillbot.com/blog/sentence-and-word-structure/passive-voice/) into the [active voice](https://quillbot.com/blog/sentence-and-word-structure/active-voice/), identify the “doer” of the action and then make it the subject of the sentence. For instance, in this passive sentence, “The play was written by Shakespeare,” the [verb](https://quillbot.com/blog/category/verbs/) is “write,” and the “doer” is Shakespeare. So, the sentence with Shakespeare as the subject will begin with “Shakespeare wrote…” If we add the rest of the information, the full sentence in the active voice is “Shakespeare wrote the play.” You can use QuillBot’s [free Paraphraser](https://quillbot.com/paraphrasing-tool) to rephrase sentences that are in the passive voice. #### Cite this Quillbot article We encourage the use of reliable sources in all types of writing. You can copy and paste the citation or click the "Cite this article" button to automatically add it to our free Citation Generator. > Challenger, T. (2025, November 27). Passive Voice \\| Definition, Examples & Use. Quillbot. 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