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Grammatical Voice

Grammatical Voice

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The English language has two distinct grammatical voices - active and passive. Both of these voices are fundamental in sentence formation and convey different meanings depending on the focus of the sentence. Let's take a closer look at the definitions, differences, and structures of these voices.

Defining Grammatical Voice

In grammar, the term "grammatical voice" refers to the relationship between the subject and the action of the verb in a sentence. There are only two grammatical voices in English - active and passive. For example, the sentence "I baked a cake" is in the active voice, while "The cake was baked by me" is in the passive voice.

Active and Passive Voice in English

The active voice and passive voice are used in English to convey different meanings depending on the focus of the sentence. Let's explore the differences between these two voices.

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