Converting passive voice to active voice

Using active voice enhances clarity and makes the text more engaging.

Using the Plain Language app

The Plain Language app detects passive constructions and suggests rewriting them in active voice.

Prompt used

Identify passive sentences and rewrite them in active voice to improve clarity and readability.

Original content

Several critical decisions were approved by the Minister last quarter, and the project guidelines were distributed by the advisory committee without public consultation. Implementation updates were requested by the finance team, but a comprehensive report was never finalised by key stakeholders. 

In addition, several internal reviews were conducted by departmental auditors who found discrepancies in expenditures. Potential budget overruns were also flagged by the procurement division, prompting further investigations into contractual obligations.

Plain Language AI-generated response

By rewriting passive sentences in active voice, the text becomes clearer and more direct.