active voice active voice /ˈækˌtɪv vɔɪs/

noun

1. The voice used to indicate that the grammatical subject of the verb is performing the action or causing the happening denoted by the verb  ( active , active voice )
   the voice used to indicate that the grammatical subject of the verb is performing the action or causing the happening denoted by the verb
    The boy threw the ball' uses the active voice
   The boy threw the ball' uses the active voice