active voice
When the subject performs the action expressed by the verb
📖 Detailed Explanation
Active voice creates clear, direct sentences where the subject does the action. It's generally preferred over passive voice for its clarity and energy.
📝 Usage Rules
- •Subject performs the action
- •More direct and engaging
- •Usually shorter and clearer
- •Preferred in most writing situations
✅Correct Examples
"The chef prepared the meal."
Active voice: "chef" (subject) performs "prepared" (action)
"The students completed their homework."
Clear, direct active voice construction
❌Incorrect Examples
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