Describe in detail what you need	Active sentence: You can borrow books from the library. What is the passive sentence
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Transforming Active to Passive Voice

In the English language, one of the essential skills is the ability to transform sentences from active to passive voice. This can often change the focus of a sentence, making it clear who or what is receiving the action rather than who is performing it. Below is an example of this transformation, along with further explanations and applications.

Active Sentence

The active voice is used when the subject of the sentence performs the action. In this case, the sentence:

You can borrow books from the library.

Here, "you" is the subject who is performing the action (borrowing) on the object (books) from a source (the library).

Passive Sentence

To convert the active sentence into passive voice, we need to change the focus from the subject to the object of the action. In passive voice, the object of the action becomes the subject of the sentence. The passive construction can often be formed using the verb "to be" along with the past participle of the main verb.

Converted Passive Sentence

Books can be borrowed from the library by you.

In this sentence, "Books" is now the subject, "can be borrowed" is the passive verb construction, and "by you" indicates who is performing the action. However, it's common to omit the "by you" part in passive constructions unless it is specifically important to emphasize the doer of the action.

Understanding Passive Voice

The passive voice is often used in academic writing and formal contexts where the focus is on the action or the recipient, rather than the individual performing the action.

Examples of Passive Voice

1. Active: The chef cooks the meal.

   • Passive: The meal is cooked by the chef.

2. Active: The students completed the project.

   • Passive: The project was completed by the students.

3. Active: The manager will review the report.

   • Passive: The report will be reviewed by the manager.

When to Use Passive Voice?

• When the doer is unknown:

  • For example, in a situation where the agent is not relevant, you might say, "A mistake was made," without specifying who made it.

• When the focus should be on the action or the recipient:

  • In academic or scientific writing, one might say, "The experiment was conducted to observe the effects," focusing more on the action and research than on who conducted it.

• To create a formal tone:

  • Passive voice often lends an air of formality, making it common in legal documents, reports, and official communications.

Conclusion

Transforming active sentences to passive sentences is a fundamental skill in the English language, allowing for versatility in expression and clarity in focus. Through this exercise, we have seen how to change "You can borrow books from the library" into its passive form "Books can be borrowed from the library by you." Understanding when and how to employ passive voice can enhance your writing, making it more effective in conveying your message.