Check out this story to understand 'how', 'when', and 'why' to use active voice.
In active voice, the
subject of a sentence
performs the action
described by the verb.
How to use it?
The cat chases the mouse.
The subject, cat, is performing the action, chase, on the target of the action, mouse.
When to use it?
You should use active voice when you want to draw the reader's attention to the sentence's subject & the action it is performing rather than the action's target.
Why to use it?
Active voice is used in writing and speech to indicate that the subject of the sentence performs the action stated by the verb.
Where active voice is commonly used?
It is commonly used in various contexts, including writing, business communication, advertising & everyday conversations.