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Simplify your sentences by changing passive voice to active voice
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Identify phrases written in passive voice. This occurs when the subject of a sentence receives an action.
Convert phrases to active voice
Make your sentences more direct by rewriting them in active voice with Outwrite Pro
Frequently asked questions
What is passive voice?
Passive voice occurs when the subject of a sentence receives the verb action. It often uses the preposition "by". For example, "The play [object] was directed by Craig [subject]".
What is active voice?
Active voice is the opposite of passive voice; the subject of the sentence performs the verb action. For example, "Craig [subject] directed the play [object]".
What are the benefits of using active voice?
Changing passive voice to active voice will generally make your writing shorter, clearer, and more direct. It's used for most non-scientific writing.
How does Outwrite's passive voice detector work?
If Outwrite detects an instance of passive voice, it will underline it in purple. Click on the underline to see how to rewrite the phrase in active voice. Note: this is a Pro feature.
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