Active versus Passive Voice Exercise

(1) Write a short piece (250-500 words) in Passive Voice on any subject you like.

(2) Re-write the same piece of writing (250-500 words) in Active Voice.

(3) Compare the difference in the two styles of writing.



See attachments ‘Writing with Style – Active vs. Passive Voice page 1 and  page 2

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The information that comes with this exercise was sourced from Utah Valley State College Writing Centre

Happy writing everyone...Goldie