The writer may have chosen to use a passive voice verb because the person who acted is unknown. By using passive voice, the focus is placed on the action itself (the accurate predictions) rather than on who performed the action (the sports analyst). This can create an effect of objectivity or anonymity, emphasizing the achievement without bringing attention to the individual responsible.
For the first time in history, the results of every single game of the season were accurately predicted during preseason by a sports analyst. This is a stunning feat of foresight!
Why might have the writer have chosen to use a passive voice verb?
The passive voice helps to emphasize the action
The passive voice is more effective
The person who acted is unknown
The person who acted wants to avoid responsibility
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