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Why is active voice often a strong choice?

Active voice is usually more direct and energetic.

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  1. It always sounds more formal
  2. It makes the actor perform the action ✔
  3. It removes every verb

Why: Active voice clearly shows who does what. It often needs fewer words and gives the sentence more punch.

Huh, didn't know that: Passive voice can still help when the actor is unknown or unimportant.

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Answer: It makes the actor perform the action. Active voice clearly shows who does what. It often needs fewer words and gives the sentence more punch.

  1. Learn to Lead, Volume 2 www.gocivilairpatrol.com/media/cms/Vol2LetterLowFinal_8BDFDB373E830.pdf
    The active voice is usually more direct and compelling than the passive voice.
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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