Let's explore some difficult examples of sentences in both active and passive voices:
1. Active Voice: The renowned scientist formulated this groundbreaking theory after years of meticulous research, and her team published it in top-tier scientific journals.
Passive Voice: This groundbreaking theory was formulated after years of meticulous research by the renowned scientist, and it was published in top-tier scientific journals by her team.
Explanation: In the active voice, the subject ("The renowned scientist") performs the action ("formulated" and "published"). In the passive voice, the subject becomes the receiver of the action ("This groundbreaking theory") and the agent performing the action is moved to the end of the sentence ("by her team").
2. Active Voice: The expert chef will prepare the exquisite five-course meal for the VIP guests at the restaurant tonight.
Passive Voice: The exquisite five-course meal will be prepared for the VIP guests at the restaurant tonight by the expert chef.
Explanation: In the active voice, the subject ("The expert chef") performs the action ("will prepare"). In the passive voice, the subject becomes the receiver of the action ("The exquisite five-course meal") and the agent performing the action is placed at the end ("by the expert chef").
3. Active Voice: The company launched its most innovative product during the high-profile event and amazed the audience.
Passive Voice: The most innovative product was launched during the high-profile event by the company, amazing the audience.
Explanation: In the active voice, the subject ("The company") performs the action ("launched") and "amazed" (a separate action). In the passive voice, the subject becomes the receiver of the action ("The most innovative product"), and the agent performing the action ("by the company") comes at the end.
4. Active Voice: The fearless firefighters rescued all the trapped passengers from the blazing building in a daring late-night operation.
Passive Voice: All the trapped passengers were rescued from the blazing building in a daring late-night operation by the fearless firefighters.
Explanation: In the active voice, the subject ("The fearless firefighters") performs the action ("rescued"). In the passive voice, the subject becomes the receiver of the action ("All the trapped passengers"), and the agent performing the action ("by the fearless firefighters") is placed at the end.
Remember, the passive voice is generally considered weaker and less direct than the active voice. However, it can be useful in certain situations, such as when the agent of the action is unknown, unimportant, or when you want to focus on the action's receiver rather than the doer.
