Passive voice checker with active alternatives

Paste your draft to identify likely passive constructions and see active rewrites beside them. Passive voice is not an error, so you decide whether the original or alternative better fits your meaning.

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More before and after examples

Laboratory methods note

Before

The samples were stored at -20°C because the original collection date was not recorded.

After

The lab stored the samples at -20°C because no one recorded the original collection date.

Why the rewrite is better: Both clauses are flagged, but the first passive may be worth keeping because the samples and storage conditions matter more than the technician. The active option makes the missing record more explicit so the writer can choose the appropriate emphasis.

Passive voice shifts attention from the actor to the action or recipient, which can be useful when the actor is unknown, unimportant, or deliberately left unstated. It can also make responsibility vague or add unnecessary words. This checker highlights likely passive constructions, explains where the actor has disappeared or moved, and offers a specific active alternative for comparison. Keep the passive form when it supports your emphasis; choose the active rewrite when naming the actor makes the sentence clearer, shorter, or more accountable.

Common questions

Not necessarily. Passive voice is often appropriate when the actor is unknown, obvious, or less important than the action, especially in methods, incident reports, and formal notices. The checker presents an active alternative rather than treating every passive construction as a mistake.

Check whether the revision identifies the correct actor and preserves the emphasis you intended. If naming that actor adds clarity or accountability, the active version may be stronger; if it distracts from the result, keep the passive sentence.

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