Grammatical "voice"

PASSIVE VOICE

In this section of the blog we are going to learn about the passive voice in order to acquire a higher english level. This is a different way of speaking, it will help you practice!

Functions:

The passive voice is used to show interest in the person or object that experiences an action rather that the person or object that performs the action. In other words, the most important thing or person becomes the subject ot the sentence.

• Sometimes we use the passive voice because we don't know or do not want to express who performed the action.

• The passive voice is often used in formal texts. Switching to the active voice will make your writing clearer and easier to read.

Passive	Active
A great deal of meaning is conveyed by a few well-chosen words.	A few well-chosen words convey a great deal of meaning.
Our planet is wrapped in a mass of gases.	A mass of gases wrap around our planet.
Waste materials are disposed of in a variety of ways.	The city disposes of waste materials in a variety of ways.