Voice
In English the term “Voice” refers to the manner in which a sentence can be structured. There are two voices: a) Active and b)Passive. (अंग्रेजी में “वॉयस” शब्द का तात्पर्य उस तरीके से है जिसमें एक वाक्य को संरचित किया जा सकता है। दो आवाजें हैं: ए) सक्रिय और बी) निष्क्रिय।)
They can be shown in the following manner:
Aspect | Active Voice | Passive Voice |
Definition | The subject performs the verb affecting the object. The object receives the action. | The subject receives the action of the verb, the focus is on the object. |
Structure | Subject + Verb + Object | Object + “To be” verb + Past Participle + Agent(Subject) |
Emphasis | The doer of the action (subject) is emphasized. | The receiver of the action (the object) or the action itself is emphasized. |
Clarity and Directness | Generally more direct and concise. Most commonly used type of sentence | May be perceived as more formal or indirect. They are not used as much. |
Examples | “He was driving the car.” | “The car was being driven by him.” |
Agent (Doer) | Clearly stated in the sentence. For example “He” in the above example. | Mentioned after “by” in the sentence, and may not be included sometimes. “By him” in the above example. |