Passive Voice Checker

Detect passive voice in sentences. This tool highlights the exact passive phrases so you can spot them easily.

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Instructions

01

Input

Write or paste your text into the editor above to begin the analysis.

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Analyze

Click the "Check Text" button to instantly identify passive voice usage.

FAQs

What is passive voice?

Passive voice is when the subject receives the action instead of doing it. For example, instead of saying "The dog chased the ball," passive voice says "The ball was chased by the dog."

Why avoid passive voice?

Active voice makes writing clear, straightforward, and easy to understand. It indicates who is performing the action, making the writing more engaging and easier for readers to follow.

When is passive voice acceptable?

Passive voice is appropriate in scientific writing, when the doer is unknown, or when you want to highlight the recipient of the action rather than the doer.