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ARCHI Posted 19 years ago
Grammar
Personal question #5
1. When do we need to use the passive and active voice in writing and in speech?
What is the general rule of when to use the passive and active voice?
2. Which is the correct way to speak? Informally or formally?
Which is the correct way to wirte? Informally or formally?
Which of both is commoly use in speech and writing?
I Don't know if my sentences make sense. Can anyone answer my questions and correct my sentences.
( Are this setences grammatically correct? Could I hvae written them differently?)
What is the general rule of when to use the passive and active voice?
2. Which is the correct way to speak? Informally or formally?
Which is the correct way to wirte? Informally or formally?
Which of both is commoly use in speech and writing?
I Don't know if my sentences make sense. Can anyone answer my questions and correct my sentences.
( Are this setences grammatically correct? Could I hvae written them differently?)
Top answer
1. IT is unusual to use the passive form in speech. It is considered a better style to use active voice in writing for most things, with a few exceptions, for example technical intructions, scientific writing and so on should be in passive voice.
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- IT is unusual to use the passive form in speech.
- It is considered a better style to use active voice in writing for most things, with a few exceptions, for example technical intructions, scientific writing and so on should be in passive voice.
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- It depends on whether it is a formal or informal context.
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1. IT is unusual to use the passive form in speech. It is considered a better style to use active voice in writing for most things, with a few exceptions, for example technical intructions, scientific writing and so on should be in passive voice.
2. It depends on whether it is a formal or informal context. If you are giving a speech to the UN then use formal speech, but if you are in a sh
2. It depends on whether it is a formal or informal context. If you are giving a speech to the UN then use formal speech, but if you are in a sh
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