PASSIVE VOICE IN ENGLISH AND RUSSIAN : SIMILARITIES AND DIFFERENCES
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Key words: passive voice, English grammar, Russian grammar, analytic construction, reflexive passive, participles, agentive expression, impersonal sentences, cross-linguistic comparison, translation.Abstract
Annotation:This research paper provides a comprehensive analysis of the passive voice in English and Russian, focusing on its structural formation, functional patterns, semantic nuances, stylistic preferences, and cross-linguistic implications. The study explores how typological differences between analytic English and morphologically rich Russian influence the use of passive constructions. The paper also discusses agent expression, reflexive passives, participial systems, frequency of use in written and spoken discourse, and the implications for translation studies and second language teaching. By examining similarities and differences between the two languages, this research highlights how passive constructions reflect deeper grammatical mechanisms, cultural communication styles, and cognitive patterns. The study concludes that a thorough understanding of passive structures in both languages is essential for linguists, translators, and educators working in bilingual contexts.
