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Transform the following sentence into the passive voice, and then explain how the meaning or emphasis changes: "The sudden noise startled the sleeping baby."
What is the focus in each voice – the doer or the receiver?
Explain why the passive voice is often used in scientific reports or news headlines, providing an example for each.
In what contexts do we want to remove the personal agent or emphasize the event/outcome?
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