We use the active voice whenever we can. We use only the
passive voice:
- when we don't know who
performs the action;
EXAMPLE: The bank was broken into last night.
- when we know or it is
important to know who performs an action.
EXAMPLE: This painting was done by my grandmother.
- when the action itself
is more important than the doer.
EXAMPLE: Siblings were tragically killed in a road
accident.
- when we are interested
only in what happens rather than who or what did it.
EXAMPLE: The giant snake was killed in that village.
- when we choose not to
name the one who performs the action.
EXAMPLE: The work was poorly done.
- when it is not
important to know who does, or did the action;
EXAMPLE: All these wares were imported from Hong Kong.
- when we don't want to
take responsibility for something;
EXAMPLE: The matter is currently dealt with by someone.
- when we wish to
emphasize the person or thing acted on rather than the one who does it.
EXAMPLE: John was presented with a bravery award
yesterday.
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