ACTIVE AND PASSIVE VOICE: STRUCTURE, USAGE, AND DIFFERENCES
Keywords:
Active Voice, Passive Voice, Voice category, English grammar, subject, object, verb, academic writing, marketing language, communication.Abstract
This article examines the concept of Voice, one of the important categories of English grammar. It analyzes the structure, functions, advantages, and distinctive features of Active Voice and Passive Voice through relevant examples. In addition, the article highlights the role of active and passive constructions in academic writing, everyday communication, marketing, scientific research, and official documents. The study also explains the differences between these two voice forms and emphasizes the importance of using them appropriately in different contexts
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