Question 1

What is passive voice?

Accepted Answer

Passive voice is when the subject receives the action instead of performing it. Example: 'The cake was eaten by Sarah' (passive) vs 'Sarah ate the cake' (active).

Question 2

When is passive voice appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Passive voice is sometimes useful when the action is more important than the actor, or when the actor is unknown. Generally, active voice is preferred for clarity.