Alas, I had to learn that the passive voice is abhorred by a select few grammar snobs. First: Active voiceIn order to understand the passive voice we first need to dive into the more commonly used active voice. Using the active voice is straightforward and simple, but that doesn’t necessarily mean the passive voice is to be avoided at all costs. As a general rule, passive voice construction usually necessitates using more words than the active voice; as a consequences, your point is more likely to be obscured—and your readers confused—by using the passive voice. When using passive voice, make sure that the performer is either obvious or unimportant.

Source: The Nation April 30, 2021 19:04 UTC