Writing with Tenses / Active & Passive Voice
LESSON 131 OF 261 · 7 MIN READ

Why We Use Passive Voice

Focus on an unknown doer’s action, an important result, a process, a service, a scientific experiment, a news event, or a rule. Use active voice when the doer is your focus.

Understand the idea

Focus on an unknown doer’s action, an important result, a process, a service, a scientific experiment, a news event, or a rule. Use active voice when the doer is your focus.

Look closely

My phone was stolen.

The solution is heated.

Mobile phones are not allowed.

The parcel will be delivered tomorrow.

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A quick check

A wrong answer is a chance to learn. Use the hint and try again.