Rewrite Passive Voice
Sentences Automatically

"Mistakes were made." It is the classic non-apology, and it is a perfect example of the passive voice. By hiding the subject (who made the mistakes?), the sentence becomes vague, evasive, and weak.

Active voice, on the other hand, is direct and energetic. It tells you exactly who is doing what. While passive voice has its place (like in scientific reports), overuse makes your writing sluggish and harder to read.

In this guide, we’ll explore why passive voice kills engagement and how you can flip your sentences instantly—manually or with AI.

Active vs. Passive: What's the Difference?

In an active sentence, the subject performs the action. In a passive sentence, the subject receives the action.

Why Active Voice Wins

How to Flip Your Sentences

Spotting passive voice is easy: look for forms of "to be" (was, were, is) followed by a past participle (e.g., "was decided"). Here is how to fix them manually.

Automating the Fix

Manually hunting down "was" and "by" in a long document is tedious. This is where AI tools shine. A smart rewriter doesn't just swap words; it understands the structure of your sentence and inverts it logically.

VerbEdit's Flow Fixer is designed to detect passive constructions and suggest active alternatives instantly, ensuring your writing stays punchy without losing its meaning.

Conclusion

You don't need to eliminate passive voice entirely—sometimes the object is more important than the subject. But for 90% of your writing, shifting to active voice will make you sound more confident, clearer, and more compelling.