Question

Decide whether each describes a reason to use passive voice or active voice.

To emphasize an action.
To write clear concise sentences.
To tell about rules or laws.
To explain an action when the subject is unknown.
To emphasize who is responsible for something.
To avoid responsibility.

Answer 1

Are you sure

Answer 2

Here’s a breakdown of each reason and whether it describes a reason to use passive or active voice:

1. **To emphasize an action.** - **Passive voice** (Emphasizes the action itself rather than who performed it.)

2. **To write clear, concise sentences.** - **Active voice** (Typically leads to clearer and more direct sentences.)

3. **To tell about rules or laws.** - **Passive voice** (Often used for statements about rules and laws, e.g., "All students must be registered.")

4. **To explain an action when the subject is unknown.** - **Passive voice** (Used when the doer of the action is not known or not important.)

5. **To emphasize who is responsible for something.** - **Active voice** (Directly states the subject and their responsibility.)

6. **To avoid responsibility.** - **Passive voice** (Used to shift focus away from the doer, thereby avoiding taking direct responsibility.)

Thus, the overall classification is:

- Passive voice: 1, 3, 4, 6
- Active voice: 2, 5

Answer 3

Yes, let's review the reasoning for each again to ensure accuracy:

1. **To emphasize an action.** - **Passive voice**: This structure shifts focus to the action itself rather than the doer. Example: "The book was read by many."

2. **To write clear, concise sentences.** - **Active voice**: Generally clearer and more straightforward, focusing on the subject performing the action. Example: "The teacher taught the lesson."

3. **To tell about rules or laws.** - **Passive voice**: Often used for legal and formal statements where the focus is on the rule rather than who enforces it. Example: "Speed limits must be obeyed."

4. **To explain an action when the subject is unknown.** - **Passive voice**: When the doer is not known or not important, passive voice can be useful. Example: "The document was lost."

5. **To emphasize who is responsible for something.** - **Active voice**: This voice clearly identifies the subject and their role in the action. Example: "The manager approved the project."

6. **To avoid responsibility.** - **Passive voice**: Can create ambiguity regarding who is responsible for the action. Example: "Mistakes were made."

With these clarifications, the classifications remain accurate:

- **Passive voice:** 1, 3, 4, 6
- **Active voice:** 2, 5

If you have further questions or need more clarification, feel free to ask!