Question

Decide whether each describes a reason to use passive voice or active voice.(2 points)

to emphasize an action
passive voice or active voice


to write clear, concise sentences
passive voice or active voice


to tell about rules or laws
passive voice or active voice


to explain an action when the subject is unknown
passive voice or active voice


to emphasize who is responsible for something
passive voice or active voice

to avoid responsibility
passive voice or active voice

Answer 1

Here are the reasons categorized as either passive voice or active voice:

1. **to emphasize an action**
**Passive voice**

2. **to write clear, concise sentences**
**Active voice**

3. **to tell about rules or laws**
**Passive voice**

4. **to explain an action when the subject is unknown**
**Passive voice**

5. **to emphasize who is responsible for something**
**Active voice**

6. **to avoid responsibility**
**Passive voice**