Post one paragraph from your recent writing that contains a sentence in passive
Post one paragraph from your recent writing that contains a sentence in passive voice. Bold the one sentence that is in passive voice. Remember that in a passive voice, the subject of the sentence does not do an action; the subject of the sentence is acted upon. Example: The meeting minutes are written by a different committee member each month. In this passive sentence, the subject, “minutes,” does not do any writing. The minutes are written by committee members. Then respond to the following: Rewrite your sentence in active voice. Example: A different committee member writes the meeting minutes each month. Given the meaning and context of your particular sentence, which version is more effective: the active or the passive? Explain your answer. Peer Response (first peer response due by 11:59 p.m. on Sunday; second peer response due by 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday) Respond to at least one of your peers. What feedback or suggestions do you have related to the use of active and/or passive in your classmate’s post? Peer to respond to: Boney Active voice: Electric battery technology is continually improving with advancements in energy density and charging speed. Passive voice: Continual improvements are being made to electric battery technology, with advancements being seen in energy density and charging speed. Although both sentences are correct, the passive voice seems indirect. Whereas, the active voice is easier to understand and doesn’t sidestep the subject.
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