Converting passive voice to active voice in federal documents

Transforming passive constructions into active voice improves clarity and accountability in government communications.

Using the Plain Language app

The Plain Language app detects passive voice structures in the text and rewrites them in active voice to ensure clear assignment of responsibility and more direct communication.

Prompt used

Identify passive sentences and rewrite them in active voice to enhance clarity and directness in federal documents.

Original content

Several key initiatives were approved by the agency last quarter, and comprehensive guidelines were issued by the department without public consultation.

Plain Language AI-generated response

By converting the passive constructions into active voice, the revised text assigns clear responsibility and improves overall readability.