Active Voice

Definition

Active voice is a grammatical construction where the subject of a sentence performs the action expressed by the verb. It adds clarity and directness to writing.

Related terms

Passive Voice:

A grammatical construction where the subject of a sentence receives the action expressed by the verb. It can make your writing sound weak or impersonal.

Subject-Verb Agreement: The rule that states that subjects and verbs must agree in number (singular or plural) within a sentence.

Transitive Verb: A verb that requires an object to complete its meaning. For example, "She ate an apple." The verb "ate" needs an object ("an apple") to make sense.