Active and passive, Rules For All Grades

Active and passive 

In grammar, active and passive voice are two different ways of constructing sentences. Here are the basic rules for active and passive voice:

Active Voice:
1. The subject of the sentence performs the action.
2. The structure of the sentence is usually Subject-Verb-Object (SVO).
3. Active sentences are generally more direct and straightforward.

Example:
Active Voice: The cat chased the mouse.

Passive Voice:
1. The subject of the sentence receives the action.
2. The structure of the sentence is usually Object-Verb-Subject (OVS) or Object-Verb (OV).
3. Passive sentences are often used when the focus is on the action or when the doer of the action is unknown or less important.

Example:
Passive Voice: The mouse was chased by the cat.

It's important to note that while both active and passive voice can be used in writing, active voice is generally preferred for its clarity and directness.