 Re: Is 'passive voice' okay in British English?
When I mention passive voice is 'frowned on' in the U.S., I mean when I was writing papers and briefs in college, we were specifically told over and over again not to use passive voice if you have another option, granted, sometimes you have no choice. Also, I know it isn't God's grammar book, but Microsoft Word also catches passive voice and suggests you turn things into active voice.
I understand nerdy hellish smart scholars even argue about the use of this grammar point, but that is not the point of this post. I'm not trying to start an argument but rather honestly want to have a better sense of how passive voice is viewed in other countries. I know you can't speak for your entire country, so what are your own experiences with passive voice? |