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Watch this video to understand the concept behind Active vs Passive on GMAT :
https://youtu.be/b5orypGBTYk
RULE:
When left with 2 answer choices, both are grammatically correct and conveys the same meaning, but one is in active and one is in passive, then select active over passive.
Sentences in English can be Active or Passive. You should be able to distinguish between active and passive forms of verbs to answer certain questions on GMAT.
Active Voice v/s Passive Voice
In sentences written in active voice, the subject performs the action expressed in the verb; the subject acts.
Example:
a)Steve completed my homework.
b) Kate owns this book
c) Ross has completed my homework
In sentences written in passive voice, the subject receives the action expressed in the
verb; the subject is acted upon.
Example:
a) My homework was completed by Steve.
b) This is Kate's book.
c) My homework has been completed by Ross
Example:
Senator Lasker has proposed legislation requiring that employers should retain all
older workers indefinitely or show just cause for dismissal.
A. that employers should retain all older workers
B. that all older workers be retained by employers
C. the retaining by employers of all older workers
D. employers’ retention of all older workers
E. employers to retain all older workers
[Q82, Pg 650, The Official Guide for GMAT® Review, 11th Edition]
https://youtu.be/b5orypGBTYk
RULE:
When left with 2 answer choices, both are grammatically correct and conveys the same meaning, but one is in active and one is in passive, then select active over passive.
Sentences in English can be Active or Passive. You should be able to distinguish between active and passive forms of verbs to answer certain questions on GMAT.
Active Voice v/s Passive Voice
In sentences written in active voice, the subject performs the action expressed in the verb; the subject acts.
Example:
a)Steve completed my homework.
b) Kate owns this book
c) Ross has completed my homework
In sentences written in passive voice, the subject receives the action expressed in the
verb; the subject is acted upon.
Example:
a) My homework was completed by Steve.
b) This is Kate's book.
c) My homework has been completed by Ross
Example:
Senator Lasker has proposed legislation requiring that employers should retain all
older workers indefinitely or show just cause for dismissal.
A. that employers should retain all older workers
B. that all older workers be retained by employers
C. the retaining by employers of all older workers
D. employers’ retention of all older workers
E. employers to retain all older workers
[Q82, Pg 650, The Official Guide for GMAT® Review, 11th Edition]
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