Active Voice vs.Passive Voice Passive the opposite of Active ■(J.Vendryes) .Active voice emphasizes the action itself. Passive voice emphasizes the condition after the action is taken. 55 Active Voice vs. Passive Voice ◼ Passive ≠ the opposite of Active ◼ (J. Vendryes) ∴ Active voice emphasizes the action itself. Passive voice emphasizes the condition after the action is taken