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Calculated Shard: 100 (from laksa105)

2. Crawled Status Check

Query:

curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa100.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://tutors.com/lesson/passive-voice\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://tutors.com/lesson/passive-voice\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/tutors.com\/lesson\/passive-voice","crawl_time":1774766178,"first_indexed_time":1673708123,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,tutors!\/lesson\/passive-voice s443","src_root_hash":"5175029723304606500","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Passive Voice – Definition, Examples, and How To Avoid","meta_descriptions":["Learn the definition of passive voice and how to identify it in writing. Review examples of sentences written in passive voice and learn how to avoid it."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"Written by\nDaniel Bal\nJanuary 26, 2023\nEdited by\nCourtney Adamo\nDefinition\nExamples\nHow to avoid\nWhen to use\nPassive vs. active\nWhat is passive voice?\nPassive voice occurs when the verb acts upon the subject of a sentence – the subject\nreceives\nthe action. Using passive voice can often create unclear, indirect, or wordy sentences.\nBeing able to identify passive voice requires an understanding of the basic parts of a sentence:\nSubject:\nNoun that is performing the action; the “doer” of the action\nVerb:\nThe action performed\nObject:\nWho or what is affected by the action\nWhen a writer uses passive voice, they use a conjugated form of the verb\nto be\nfollowed by a verb's past participle, creating a passive form of the verb. Passive voice construction often includes a preposition as well, like\nby\n.\nPassive voice definition\nIn the following sentences, the subject does not complete the action, making the sentence passive:\nPassive voice example sentences\nSentence\nConjugated form of \"to be\"\nPast participle verb\nSubject\nThe book\nis being read\nby the woman.\nis being\nread\nwoman\nThe bike\nhas been repaired\nby the equipment manager.\nhas been\nrepaired\nequipment manager\nAn e-mail\nwill be sent\nto all parents by the principal.\nwill be\nsent\nprincipak\nPassive voice can also occur if the subject of the sentence is missing:\nPassive voice sentences missing subject\nSentence\nPassive verb\nSubject\nThe staff is required to watch a safety video.\nis required\nWho is making the requirement?\nThe whole forest was destroyed.\nwas destroyed\nWho\/what destroyed the forest?\nInstructions will be given tomorrow.\nwill be given\nWho is giving the instructions?\nGet free estimates from english tutors near you.\nPassive voice examples\nThe following sentences identify the grammatical subject and are written in the passive voice:\nThe novel\nwas read\nby the\nstudent\nin one day.\nThe birthday presents\nwere opened\nby the\ndog\n.\nZack\nwas driven\nto the theater by\nTyler\n.\nThe permission slip\nhad been signed\nby\nhis mom\n.\nThe project\nis being\ncompleted\nby the entire\nclass\n.\nThe subject is underlined and the passive verb is italicized.\nThe following passive voice examples do not identify the grammatical subject:\nScholarship applications\nmust be received\nby the end of the month. - Who is receiving the applications?\nSince his car\nis being repaired\n, he had to take the bus. - Who is repairing the car?\nIt\nhas been estimated\nthat the test will take three hours. - Who estimated the exam length?\nPassive voice that does not identify the subject\nHow to avoid passive voice\nTo avoid the use of the passive voice, follow a few simple steps:\nIdentify the subject\nIdentify the verb\nIdentify the object\nPlace the subject before the verb\nPlace the object after the verb\nConsider the following example:\nPassive Sentence:\nDisney World is visited by thousands of tourists each day.\nSubject:\nTourists\nVerb:\nVisit\nObject:\nDisney World\nSubject Position:\nAfter the verb\nObject Position:\nBefore the verb\nTo change it to an active sentence, reposition the subject and object, so the subject is before the main verb:\nCorrected Sentence:\nThousands of tourists visit Disney World each day.\nWhen to use passive voice\nWhile it is often recommended that writers avoid overuse of passive voice, there are instances where its use is appropriate:\nGet free estimates from english tutors near you.\nSubject is unknown\nThe paintings were created during the Stone Age.\nExplanation:\nIt is not possible to know who painted them.\nSubject is irrelevant\nAn experimental medication will be developed to help combat migraines.\nExplanation:\nIt does not matter who is developing it – the object is the most important part of the sentence.\nWriter wants to avoid naming the subject\nMistakes were made that led to the loss of last night's game.\nExplanation:\nThe writer\/speaker does not want to place blame on a specific person or thing.\nWriting general truths\nRules were made to be broken.\nExplanation:\nThe subject does not matter with a generalized truth.\nEmphasize the object rather than the subject\nThe smallpox vaccine was created in 1796, ultimately changing the course of history.\nExplanation:\nThe importance of the sentence is being placed on the vaccine rather than who created it.\nScientific\/technical writing\nThe baking soda and vinegar were mixed to simulate an eruption.\nExplanation:\nKnowing the subject is not necessary when the process of the act is more significant.\nPassive vs. active voice\nActive voice occurs when the subject of the sentence\nperforms\nthe action, whereas with passive voice, the subject\nreceives\nthe action:\nnull\nActive voice sentence\nPassive voice sentence\nThe\nbank teller\ncounted\nthe money.\nThe money\nwas counted\nby the\nbank teller\n.\nThe\ndog\nchased\nthe newspaper delivery man.\nThe newspaper delivery man\nwas chased\nby the\ndog\n.\nThe\ntornado\nuprooted\nthe tree.\nThe tree\nwas uprooted\nby the\ntornado\n.\nActive voice often uses the\npast tense\nof a verb (e.g., ate), while passive voice uses a\npast participle\n(e.g., was eaten).","attrs_markdown":"![](https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/tr?id=861568377198046&ev=PageView&noscript=1)\n\nWhat’s on your to-do list?\n\n[Tutoring jobs](https:\/\/tutors.com\/pro)\n\n[Free booking software](https:\/\/tutors.com\/for-business)\n\n20+ tutors near you & online ready to help.\n\n[Find a tutor](https:\/\/tutors.com\/english-tutors?utm_source=content&utm_medium=slide&utm_content=Passive%20voice&utm_campaign=slide)\n\nTABLE OF CONTENTS\n\n1. [Definition](https:\/\/tutors.com\/lesson\/passive-voice#def)\n2. [Examples](https:\/\/tutors.com\/lesson\/passive-voice#ex)\n3. [How to avoid](https:\/\/tutors.com\/lesson\/passive-voice#avoid)\n4. [When to use](https:\/\/tutors.com\/lesson\/passive-voice#use)\n5. [Passive vs. active](https:\/\/tutors.com\/lesson\/passive-voice#vs)\n\n1. [TUTORS](https:\/\/tutors.com\/)\n2. [COURSES](https:\/\/tutors.com\/courses\/)\n3. PASSIVE VOICE\n\n# Passive Voice – Definition, Examples, and How To Avoid\n![Daniel Bal](https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/liaison-inc\/image\/upload\/f_auto\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,w_80,h_80\/v1662566568\/authors\/D._Bal_Photo_2_1_ryq7pl.png)\n\nWritten by\n\nDaniel Bal\n\nJanuary 26, 2023\n\nEdited by\n\nCourtney Adamo\n\n- [Definition](https:\/\/tutors.com\/lesson\/passive-voice#def)\n- [Examples](https:\/\/tutors.com\/lesson\/passive-voice#ex)\n- [How to avoid](https:\/\/tutors.com\/lesson\/passive-voice#avoid)\n- [When to use](https:\/\/tutors.com\/lesson\/passive-voice#use)\n- [Passive vs. active](https:\/\/tutors.com\/lesson\/passive-voice#vs)\n## What is passive voice?\nPassive voice occurs when the verb acts upon the subject of a sentence – the subject **receives** the action. Using passive voice can often create unclear, indirect, or wordy sentences.\n\nIn English grammar, there are two “voices”: active voice and passive voice.\n\nBeing able to identify passive voice requires an understanding of the basic parts of a sentence:\n\n- **Subject:** Noun that is performing the action; the “doer” of the action\n- **Verb:** The action performed\n- **Object:** Who or what is affected by the action\n\nWhen a writer uses passive voice, they use a conjugated form of the verb *to be* followed by a verb's past participle, creating a passive form of the verb. Passive voice construction often includes a preposition as well, like *by*.\n\n![Passive voice definition](https:\/\/static.tutors.com\/assets\/images\/content\/tutors-passive-voice-definition.jpg)\n\nPassive voice definition\n\nIn the following sentences, the subject does not complete the action, making the sentence passive:\n\n| Sentence | Conjugated form of \"to be\" | Past participle verb | Subject |\n|---|---|---|---|\n| The book **is being read** by the woman. | is being | read | woman |\n| The bike **has been repaired** by the equipment manager. | has been | repaired | equipment manager |\n| An e-mail **will be sent** to all parents by the principal. | will be | sent | principak |\n\nPassive voice can also occur if the subject of the sentence is missing:\n\n| Sentence | Passive verb | Subject |\n|---|---|---|\n| The staff is required to watch a safety video. | is required | Who is making the requirement? |\n| The whole forest was destroyed. | was destroyed | Who\/what destroyed the forest? |\n| Instructions will be given tomorrow. | will be given | Who is giving the instructions? |\n\nGet free estimates from english tutors near you.\n\n\n\n[Search](https:\/\/tutors.com\/english-tutors?utm_source=content&utm_medium=promo-right&utm_content=Passive%20voice&utm_campaign=promo-right)\n## Passive voice examples\nThe following sentences identify the grammatical subject and are written in the passive voice:\n\n- The novel *was read* by the student in one day.\n- The birthday presents *were opened* by the dog.\n- Zack *was driven* to the theater by Tyler.\n- The permission slip *had been signed* by his mom.\n- The project *is being* *completed* by the entire class.\n\nThe subject is underlined and the passive verb is italicized.\n\nThe following passive voice examples do not identify the grammatical subject:\n\n- Scholarship applications *must be received* by the end of the month. - Who is receiving the applications?\n- Since his car *is being repaired*, he had to take the bus. - Who is repairing the car?\n- It *has been estimated* that the test will take three hours. - Who estimated the exam length?\n\n![Passive voice that does not identify the subject](https:\/\/static.tutors.com\/assets\/images\/content\/tutors-passive-voice-that-does-not-identify-subject.jpg)\n\nPassive voice that does not identify the subject\n## How to avoid passive voice\nTo avoid the use of the passive voice, follow a few simple steps:\n\n1. Identify the subject\n2. Identify the verb\n3. Identify the object\n4. Place the subject before the verb\n5. Place the object after the verb\n\nConsider the following example:\n\n**Passive Sentence:** Disney World is visited by thousands of tourists each day.\n\n- **Subject:** Tourists\n- **Verb:** Visit\n- **Object:** Disney World\n- **Subject Position:** After the verb\n- **Object Position:** Before the verb\n\nTo change it to an active sentence, reposition the subject and object, so the subject is before the main verb:\n\n**Corrected Sentence:** Thousands of tourists visit Disney World each day.\n\n## When to use passive voice\nWhile it is often recommended that writers avoid overuse of passive voice, there are instances where its use is appropriate:\n\nGet free estimates from english tutors near you.\n\n\n\n[Search](https:\/\/tutors.com\/english-tutors?utm_source=content&utm_medium=promo-right&utm_content=Passive%20voice&utm_campaign=promo-right)\n\n- Subject is unknown\n  - The paintings were created during the Stone Age.\n  - **Explanation:** It is not possible to know who painted them.\n- Subject is irrelevant\n  - An experimental medication will be developed to help combat migraines.\n  - **Explanation:** It does not matter who is developing it – the object is the most important part of the sentence.\n- Writer wants to avoid naming the subject\n  - Mistakes were made that led to the loss of last night's game.\n  - **Explanation:** The writer\/speaker does not want to place blame on a specific person or thing.\n- Writing general truths\n  - Rules were made to be broken.\n  - **Explanation:** The subject does not matter with a generalized truth.\n- Emphasize the object rather than the subject\n  - The smallpox vaccine was created in 1796, ultimately changing the course of history.\n  - **Explanation:** The importance of the sentence is being placed on the vaccine rather than who created it.\n- Scientific\/technical writing\n  - The baking soda and vinegar were mixed to simulate an eruption.\n  - **Explanation:** Knowing the subject is not necessary when the process of the act is more significant.\n## Passive vs. active voice\nActive voice occurs when the subject of the sentence **performs** the action, whereas with passive voice, the subject **receives** the action:\n\n| Active voice sentence | Passive voice sentence |\n|---|---|\n| The *bank teller*  **counted** the money. | The money **was counted** by the *bank teller*. |\n| The *dog*  **chased** the newspaper delivery man. | The newspaper delivery man **was chased** by the *dog*. |\n| The *tornado*  **uprooted** the tree. | The tree **was uprooted** by the *tornado*. |\n\nActive voice often uses the **past tense** of a verb (e.g., ate), while passive voice uses a **past participle** (e.g., was eaten).\n\nFact-checked and reviewed for accuracy. 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2023\n\nEdited by\n\nCourtney Adamo\n\n- [Definition](https:\/\/tutors.com\/lesson\/passive-voice#def)\n- [Examples](https:\/\/tutors.com\/lesson\/passive-voice#ex)\n- [How to avoid](https:\/\/tutors.com\/lesson\/passive-voice#avoid)\n- [When to use](https:\/\/tutors.com\/lesson\/passive-voice#use)\n- [Passive vs. active](https:\/\/tutors.com\/lesson\/passive-voice#vs)\n## What is passive voice?\nPassive voice occurs when the verb acts upon the subject of a sentence – the subject **receives** the action. Using passive voice can often create unclear, indirect, or wordy sentences.\n\nBeing able to identify passive voice requires an understanding of the basic parts of a sentence:\n\n- **Subject:** Noun that is performing the action; the “doer” of the action\n- **Verb:** The action performed\n- **Object:** Who or what is affected by the action\n\nWhen a writer uses passive voice, they use a conjugated form of the verb *to be* followed by a verb's past participle, creating a passive form of the verb. Passive voice construction often includes a preposition as well, like *by*.\n\n![Passive voice definition](https:\/\/static.tutors.com\/assets\/images\/content\/tutors-passive-voice-definition.jpg)\n\nPassive voice definition\n\nIn the following sentences, the subject does not complete the action, making the sentence passive:\n\n| Sentence | Conjugated form of \"to be\" | Past participle verb | Subject |\n|---|---|---|---|\n| The book **is being read** by the woman. | is being | read | woman |\n| The bike **has been repaired** by the equipment manager. | has been | repaired | equipment manager |\n| An e-mail **will be sent** to all parents by the principal. | will be | sent | principak |\n\nPassive voice can also occur if the subject of the sentence is missing:\n\n| Sentence | Passive verb | Subject |\n|---|---|---|\n| The staff is required to watch a safety video. | is required | Who is making the requirement? |\n| The whole forest was destroyed. | was destroyed | Who\/what destroyed the forest? |\n| Instructions will be given tomorrow. | will be given | Who is giving the instructions? |\n\nGet free estimates from english tutors near you.\n\n## Passive voice examples\nThe following sentences identify the grammatical subject and are written in the passive voice:\n\n- The novel *was read* by the student in one day.\n- The birthday presents *were opened* by the dog.\n- Zack *was driven* to the theater by Tyler.\n- The permission slip *had been signed* by his mom.\n- The project *is being* *completed* by the entire class.\n\nThe subject is underlined and the passive verb is italicized.\n\nThe following passive voice examples do not identify the grammatical subject:\n\n- Scholarship applications *must be received* by the end of the month. - Who is receiving the applications?\n- Since his car *is being repaired*, he had to take the bus. - Who is repairing the car?\n- It *has been estimated* that the test will take three hours. - Who estimated the exam length?\n\n![Passive voice that does not identify the subject](https:\/\/static.tutors.com\/assets\/images\/content\/tutors-passive-voice-that-does-not-identify-subject.jpg)\n\nPassive voice that does not identify the subject\n## How to avoid passive voice\nTo avoid the use of the passive voice, follow a few simple steps:\n\n1. Identify the subject\n2. Identify the verb\n3. Identify the object\n4. Place the subject before the verb\n5. Place the object after the verb\n\nConsider the following example:\n\n**Passive Sentence:** Disney World is visited by thousands of tourists each day.\n\n- **Subject:** Tourists\n- **Verb:** Visit\n- **Object:** Disney World\n- **Subject Position:** After the verb\n- **Object Position:** Before the verb\n\nTo change it to an active sentence, reposition the subject and object, so the subject is before the main verb:\n\n**Corrected Sentence:** Thousands of tourists visit Disney World each day.\n\n## When to use passive voice\nWhile it is often recommended that writers avoid overuse of passive voice, there are instances where its use is appropriate:\n\nGet free estimates from english tutors near you.\n\n- Subject is unknown\n  - The paintings were created during the Stone Age.\n  - **Explanation:** It is not possible to know who painted them.\n- Subject is irrelevant\n  - An experimental medication will be developed to help combat migraines.\n  - **Explanation:** It does not matter who is developing it – the object is the most important part of the sentence.\n- Writer wants to avoid naming the subject\n  - Mistakes were made that led to the loss of last night's game.\n  - **Explanation:** The writer\/speaker does not want to place blame on a specific person or thing.\n- Writing general truths\n  - Rules were made to be broken.\n  - **Explanation:** The subject does not matter with a generalized truth.\n- Emphasize the object rather than the subject\n  - The smallpox vaccine was created in 1796, ultimately changing the course of history.\n  - **Explanation:** The importance of the sentence is being placed on the vaccine rather than who created it.\n- Scientific\/technical writing\n  - The baking soda and vinegar were mixed to simulate an eruption.\n  - **Explanation:** Knowing the subject is not necessary when the process of the act is more significant.\n## Passive vs. active voice\nActive voice occurs when the subject of the sentence **performs** the action, whereas with passive voice, the subject **receives** the action:\n\n| Active voice sentence | Passive voice sentence |\n|---|---|\n| The *bank teller*  **counted** the money. | The money **was counted** by the *bank teller*. |\n| The *dog*  **chased** the newspaper delivery man. | The newspaper delivery man **was chased** by the *dog*. |\n| The *tornado*  **uprooted** the tree. | The tree **was uprooted** by the *tornado*. |\n\nActive voice often uses the **past tense** of a verb (e.g., ate), while passive voice uses a **past participle** (e.g., was eaten).","meta_canonical":null}

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Boilerpipe Text	Written by Daniel Bal January 26, 2023 Edited by Courtney Adamo Definition Examples How to avoid When to use Passive vs. active What is passive voice? Passive voice occurs when the verb acts upon the subject of a sentence – the subject receives the action. Using passive voice can often create unclear, indirect, or wordy sentences. Being able to identify passive voice requires an understanding of the basic parts of a sentence: Subject: Noun that is performing the action; the “doer” of the action Verb: The action performed Object: Who or what is affected by the action When a writer uses passive voice, they use a conjugated form of the verb to be followed by a verb's past participle, creating a passive form of the verb. Passive voice construction often includes a preposition as well, like by . Passive voice definition In the following sentences, the subject does not complete the action, making the sentence passive: Passive voice example sentences Sentence Conjugated form of "to be" Past participle verb Subject The book is being read by the woman. is being read woman The bike has been repaired by the equipment manager. has been repaired equipment manager An e-mail will be sent to all parents by the principal. will be sent principak Passive voice can also occur if the subject of the sentence is missing: Passive voice sentences missing subject Sentence Passive verb Subject The staff is required to watch a safety video. is required Who is making the requirement? The whole forest was destroyed. was destroyed Who/what destroyed the forest? Instructions will be given tomorrow. will be given Who is giving the instructions? Get free estimates from english tutors near you. Passive voice examples The following sentences identify the grammatical subject and are written in the passive voice: The novel was read by the student in one day. The birthday presents were opened by the dog . Zack was driven to the theater by Tyler . The permission slip had been signed by his mom . The project is being completed by the entire class . The subject is underlined and the passive verb is italicized. The following passive voice examples do not identify the grammatical subject: Scholarship applications must be received by the end of the month. - Who is receiving the applications? Since his car is being repaired , he had to take the bus. - Who is repairing the car? It has been estimated that the test will take three hours. - Who estimated the exam length? Passive voice that does not identify the subject How to avoid passive voice To avoid the use of the passive voice, follow a few simple steps: Identify the subject Identify the verb Identify the object Place the subject before the verb Place the object after the verb Consider the following example: Passive Sentence: Disney World is visited by thousands of tourists each day. Subject: Tourists Verb: Visit Object: Disney World Subject Position: After the verb Object Position: Before the verb To change it to an active sentence, reposition the subject and object, so the subject is before the main verb: Corrected Sentence: Thousands of tourists visit Disney World each day. When to use passive voice While it is often recommended that writers avoid overuse of passive voice, there are instances where its use is appropriate: Get free estimates from english tutors near you. Subject is unknown The paintings were created during the Stone Age. Explanation: It is not possible to know who painted them. Subject is irrelevant An experimental medication will be developed to help combat migraines. Explanation: It does not matter who is developing it – the object is the most important part of the sentence. Writer wants to avoid naming the subject Mistakes were made that led to the loss of last night's game. Explanation: The writer/speaker does not want to place blame on a specific person or thing. Writing general truths Rules were made to be broken. Explanation: The subject does not matter with a generalized truth. Emphasize the object rather than the subject The smallpox vaccine was created in 1796, ultimately changing the course of history. Explanation: The importance of the sentence is being placed on the vaccine rather than who created it. Scientific/technical writing The baking soda and vinegar were mixed to simulate an eruption. Explanation: Knowing the subject is not necessary when the process of the act is more significant. Passive vs. active voice Active voice occurs when the subject of the sentence performs the action, whereas with passive voice, the subject receives the action: null Active voice sentence Passive voice sentence The bank teller counted the money. The money was counted by the bank teller . The dog chased the newspaper delivery man. The newspaper delivery man was chased by the dog . The tornado uprooted the tree. The tree was uprooted by the tornado . Active voice often uses the past tense of a verb (e.g., ate), while passive voice uses a past participle (e.g., was eaten).
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Being able to identify passive voice requires an understanding of the basic parts of a sentence: - Subject: Noun that is performing the action; the “doer” of the action - Verb: The action performed - Object: Who or what is affected by the action When a writer uses passive voice, they use a conjugated form of the verb to be followed by a verb's past participle, creating a passive form of the verb. Passive voice construction often includes a preposition as well, like by. ![Passive voice definition](https://static.tutors.com/assets/images/content/tutors-passive-voice-definition.jpg) Passive voice definition In the following sentences, the subject does not complete the action, making the sentence passive: \| Sentence \| Conjugated form of "to be" \| Past participle verb \| Subject \| \|---\|---\|---\|---\| \| The book is being read by the woman. \| is being \| read \| woman \| \| The bike has been repaired by the equipment manager. \| has been \| repaired \| equipment manager \| \| An e-mail will be sent to all parents by the principal. \| will be \| sent \| principak \| Passive voice can also occur if the subject of the sentence is missing: \| Sentence \| Passive verb \| Subject \| \|---\|---\|---\| \| The staff is required to watch a safety video. \| is required \| Who is making the requirement? \| \| The whole forest was destroyed. \| was destroyed \| Who/what destroyed the forest? \| \| Instructions will be given tomorrow. \| will be given \| Who is giving the instructions? \| Get free estimates from english tutors near you. [Search](https://tutors.com/english-tutors?utm_source=content&utm_medium=promo-right&utm_content=Passive%20voice&utm_campaign=promo-right) ## Passive voice examples The following sentences identify the grammatical subject and are written in the passive voice: - The novel was read by the student in one day. - The birthday presents were opened by the dog. - Zack was driven to the theater by Tyler. - The permission slip had been signed by his mom. - The project is being completed by the entire class. The subject is underlined and the passive verb is italicized. The following passive voice examples do not identify the grammatical subject: - Scholarship applications must be received by the end of the month. - Who is receiving the applications? - Since his car is being repaired, he had to take the bus. - Who is repairing the car? - It has been estimated that the test will take three hours. - Who estimated the exam length? ![Passive voice that does not identify the subject](https://static.tutors.com/assets/images/content/tutors-passive-voice-that-does-not-identify-subject.jpg) Passive voice that does not identify the subject ## How to avoid passive voice To avoid the use of the passive voice, follow a few simple steps: 1. Identify the subject 2. Identify the verb 3. Identify the object 4. Place the subject before the verb 5. Place the object after the verb Consider the following example: Passive Sentence: Disney World is visited by thousands of tourists each day. - Subject: Tourists - Verb: Visit - Object: Disney World - Subject Position: After the verb - Object Position: Before the verb To change it to an active sentence, reposition the subject and object, so the subject is before the main verb: Corrected Sentence: Thousands of tourists visit Disney World each day. ## When to use passive voice While it is often recommended that writers avoid overuse of passive voice, there are instances where its use is appropriate: Get free estimates from english tutors near you. [Search](https://tutors.com/english-tutors?utm_source=content&utm_medium=promo-right&utm_content=Passive%20voice&utm_campaign=promo-right) - Subject is unknown - The paintings were created during the Stone Age. - Explanation: It is not possible to know who painted them. - Subject is irrelevant - An experimental medication will be developed to help combat migraines. - Explanation: It does not matter who is developing it – the object is the most important part of the sentence. - Writer wants to avoid naming the subject - Mistakes were made that led to the loss of last night's game. - Explanation: The writer/speaker does not want to place blame on a specific person or thing. - Writing general truths - Rules were made to be broken. - Explanation: The subject does not matter with a generalized truth. - Emphasize the object rather than the subject - The smallpox vaccine was created in 1796, ultimately changing the course of history. - Explanation: The importance of the sentence is being placed on the vaccine rather than who created it. - Scientific/technical writing - The baking soda and vinegar were mixed to simulate an eruption. - Explanation: Knowing the subject is not necessary when the process of the act is more significant. ## Passive vs. active voice Active voice occurs when the subject of the sentence performs the action, whereas with passive voice, the subject receives the action: \| Active voice sentence \| Passive voice sentence \| \|---\|---\| \| The bank teller counted the money. \| The money was counted by the bank teller. \| \| The dog chased the newspaper delivery man. \| The newspaper delivery man was chased by the dog. \| \| The tornado uprooted the tree. \| The tree was uprooted by the tornado. \| Active voice often uses the past tense of a verb (e.g., ate), while passive voice uses a past participle (e.g., was eaten). 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Readable Markdown	![Daniel Bal](https://res.cloudinary.com/liaison-inc/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto:eco,c_fill,w_80,h_80/v1662566568/authors/D._Bal_Photo_2_1_ryq7pl.png) Written by Daniel Bal January 26, 2023 Edited by Courtney Adamo - [Definition](https://tutors.com/lesson/passive-voice#def) - [Examples](https://tutors.com/lesson/passive-voice#ex) - [How to avoid](https://tutors.com/lesson/passive-voice#avoid) - [When to use](https://tutors.com/lesson/passive-voice#use) - [Passive vs. active](https://tutors.com/lesson/passive-voice#vs) ## What is passive voice? Passive voice occurs when the verb acts upon the subject of a sentence – the subject receives the action. Using passive voice can often create unclear, indirect, or wordy sentences. Being able to identify passive voice requires an understanding of the basic parts of a sentence: - Subject: Noun that is performing the action; the “doer” of the action - Verb: The action performed - Object: Who or what is affected by the action When a writer uses passive voice, they use a conjugated form of the verb to be followed by a verb's past participle, creating a passive form of the verb. Passive voice construction often includes a preposition as well, like by. ![Passive voice definition](https://static.tutors.com/assets/images/content/tutors-passive-voice-definition.jpg) Passive voice definition In the following sentences, the subject does not complete the action, making the sentence passive: \| Sentence \| Conjugated form of "to be" \| Past participle verb \| Subject \| \|---\|---\|---\|---\| \| The book is being read by the woman. \| is being \| read \| woman \| \| The bike has been repaired by the equipment manager. \| has been \| repaired \| equipment manager \| \| An e-mail will be sent to all parents by the principal. \| will be \| sent \| principak \| Passive voice can also occur if the subject of the sentence is missing: \| Sentence \| Passive verb \| Subject \| \|---\|---\|---\| \| The staff is required to watch a safety video. \| is required \| Who is making the requirement? \| \| The whole forest was destroyed. \| was destroyed \| Who/what destroyed the forest? \| \| Instructions will be given tomorrow. \| will be given \| Who is giving the instructions? \| Get free estimates from english tutors near you. ## Passive voice examples The following sentences identify the grammatical subject and are written in the passive voice: - The novel was read by the student in one day. - The birthday presents were opened by the dog. - Zack was driven to the theater by Tyler. - The permission slip had been signed by his mom. - The project is being completed by the entire class. The subject is underlined and the passive verb is italicized. The following passive voice examples do not identify the grammatical subject: - Scholarship applications must be received by the end of the month. - Who is receiving the applications? - Since his car is being repaired, he had to take the bus. - Who is repairing the car? - It has been estimated that the test will take three hours. - Who estimated the exam length? ![Passive voice that does not identify the subject](https://static.tutors.com/assets/images/content/tutors-passive-voice-that-does-not-identify-subject.jpg) Passive voice that does not identify the subject ## How to avoid passive voice To avoid the use of the passive voice, follow a few simple steps: 1. Identify the subject 2. Identify the verb 3. Identify the object 4. Place the subject before the verb 5. Place the object after the verb Consider the following example: Passive Sentence: Disney World is visited by thousands of tourists each day. - Subject: Tourists - Verb: Visit - Object: Disney World - Subject Position: After the verb - Object Position: Before the verb To change it to an active sentence, reposition the subject and object, so the subject is before the main verb: Corrected Sentence: Thousands of tourists visit Disney World each day. ## When to use passive voice While it is often recommended that writers avoid overuse of passive voice, there are instances where its use is appropriate: Get free estimates from english tutors near you. - Subject is unknown - The paintings were created during the Stone Age. - Explanation: It is not possible to know who painted them. - Subject is irrelevant - An experimental medication will be developed to help combat migraines. - Explanation: It does not matter who is developing it – the object is the most important part of the sentence. - Writer wants to avoid naming the subject - Mistakes were made that led to the loss of last night's game. - Explanation: The writer/speaker does not want to place blame on a specific person or thing. - Writing general truths - Rules were made to be broken. - Explanation: The subject does not matter with a generalized truth. - Emphasize the object rather than the subject - The smallpox vaccine was created in 1796, ultimately changing the course of history. - Explanation: The importance of the sentence is being placed on the vaccine rather than who created it. - Scientific/technical writing - The baking soda and vinegar were mixed to simulate an eruption. - Explanation: Knowing the subject is not necessary when the process of the act is more significant. ## Passive vs. active voice Active voice occurs when the subject of the sentence performs the action, whereas with passive voice, the subject receives the action: \| Active voice sentence \| Passive voice sentence \| \|---\|---\| \| The bank teller counted the money. \| The money was counted by the bank teller. \| \| The dog chased the newspaper delivery man. \| The newspaper delivery man was chased by the dog. \| \| The tornado uprooted the tree. \| The tree was uprooted by the tornado. \| Active voice often uses the past tense of a verb (e.g., ate), while passive voice uses a past participle (e.g., was eaten).
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