Active Voice Verbs
Jared Aragona
Active voice sentences rely on the subject of the sentence to perform the action of the verb in the sentence.
Prefer Active Voice Verbs: Choose active verbs to make more efficient and effective sentences.
For active voice, put the agent of the action in the subject position of the sentence.
Passive Voice: Active Voice:
I am excited by your interest in classical music! Your interest in classical music excites me!
The helicopters are serviced by professionals. Professionals service the helicopters.
The MLCKRB (Master List Code Key and Rule Book): An English Grammar & Style Handbook by Jared Aragona, CC BY 4.0
