passive voice
When the subject receives the action expressed by the verb
📖 Detailed Explanation
Passive voice occurs when the subject is acted upon rather than performing the action. While sometimes necessary, it can make writing less direct.
📝 Usage Rules
- •Subject receives the action
- •Uses form of "be" + past participle
- •Useful when actor is unknown or unimportant
- •Can make writing seem less direct
✅Correct Examples
"The meal was prepared by the chef."
Passive voice: "meal" (subject) receives action "was prepared"
"Mistakes were made."
Passive voice avoiding identification of who made mistakes
❌Incorrect Examples
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