ACTIVE VERB We use an active verb to express what the subject does. Examples: Google employs more than 88,000 people. Stressful situations caused her to be depressed. Who stole money from the bank? | PASSIVE VERB We use a passive verb to express what happens to the subject. Examples: More than 88,000 people are employed by Google. Her depression was caused by stressful situations. How much money was stolen from the bank? |