Active verbs form more powerful and effective sentances than passive verbs. (Using passive verbs isn't wrong but can be used intentionally to soften the action, downplay the main character, or when we don't know who the main character is).
How to recognize active and passive sentances.
- Find the subject (main character)
- Find the main verb (the action)
- Examine the relationship between the two (who is performing the action?)
- If the subject is performing the action then it is active
- If something else (named or unnamed) is performing the action then it is passive
8.2 Active vs Be verbs
Sentences that use be verbs are more week than sentences that use active verbs. (For example: be, am, is, are, was, were, being, been).
Be Verb: Sudden loss of weight can be an indicator of many serious health problems.
Active: Sudden loss of weight can indicate many serious health problems.
8.3 Active verbs (edit and compare)
Active: Furkan cleans the room every week.
Passive: The room is cleaned by Furkan every week.
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