Difference between active voice and passive voice

Active Voice Vs Passive Voice

The main *difference between active voice and passive voice* is the way the subject of a sentence performs or receives the action described by the verb.

*Active Voice:*

- The subject performs the action described by the verb.

- The focus is on the doer of the action.

- The sentence structure is typically: "Subject + Verb + Object".

Examples:

- The dog bites the man. (The dog performs the action of biting.)

- The chef cooks the meal. (The chef performs the action of cooking.)

*Passive Voice:*

- The subject receives the action described by the verb.

- The focus is on the recipient of the action.

- The sentence structure is typically: "Subject + Verb (in a form of "to be") + Past Participle".

Examples:

- The man is bitten by the dog. (The man receives the action of being bitten.)

- The meal is cooked by the chef. (The meal receives the action of being cooked.)

In general, active voice is more direct and clear, while passive voice can be useful for emphasizing the action's recipient or when the doer is unknown or unimportant.