sylock232 4 / 5 Aug 18, 2008 #1Can u plz gimme some tips from avoiding the passive tone as i have been criticized a lot from doing that and i really need to improve on my essay writing skills.Plz Help!!!From a Needy Student... xD
EF_Team5 - / 1,586 Aug 18, 2008 #2Good morning.In regards to the passive tone, the biggest "key" to remember is, "Don't tell your readers what you want to tell them, just TELL them."For instance:"I'd like to thank the parents for..."Is passive. It should be:"Thank you to the parents for..."Or:"I would just like to say that so-and-so is a remarkable author..."Should be:"So-and-so is a ramarkable author..."An active tone is just that: active. It takes part and takes a stance in your writing and speaking. Don't "want" or "like" to do or say something, just do it! :)I hope this helps.Regards,GloriaModerator, EssayForum.com