Another frequently tested grammatical error is unnecessary use of the passive voice. It's a good idea to become familiar with this type of error; it appears quite often in the answer choices of sentence correction questions.
As a reminder, the passive voice is in use when the action of the sentence is performed on the subject. The active voice is in use when the subject itself performs the action.
Example:
Active: Allison (subject) went (action) to the store to buy a cake (object). Passive: The cake (subject) was bought (action) by Allison (object).
It's easy to spot the passive voice by looking for the verb form "to be" accompanied by another verb in the past tense (like "was bought" above). Sometimes the passive voice is necessary because the subject of the action just isn't known. When it's not necessary, the passive voice is not good usage.
Next to display next topic in the chapter.
Large number of solved practice MCQ with explanations. Video Lessons and 10 Fully explained Grand/Full Tests.
Learn how to beat the difficulties in Sentence Correction section
Develop skill for cracking Synonyms section of the test
Find what is GRE Biology and how to appear in the test
A list of major colleges in the cit ...
Edwardes College - Peshawar is a po ...
Many countries invite foreigners to ...
Have a current news and latest info ...
All about Subject Tests like GRE, G ...
Learn all about to deal ISSB - G.T. ...
National University of Science and ...
Gomal Medical College is situated i ...