Asked by I_EAT_EVERYDAY
Which of the following describes shifts in writing?
options:
unnecessary changes in the form of the verbs within a sentence
unnecessary changes in the form of the verbs within a sentence
the verb form that shows the manner in which the verb expresses an idea in a sentence
the verb form that shows the manner in which the verb expresses an idea in a sentence
the relationship between the subject of the sentence and the verb
the relationship between the subject of the sentence and the verb
changes in the person who is doing the action in a sentence
options:
unnecessary changes in the form of the verbs within a sentence
unnecessary changes in the form of the verbs within a sentence
the verb form that shows the manner in which the verb expresses an idea in a sentence
the verb form that shows the manner in which the verb expresses an idea in a sentence
the relationship between the subject of the sentence and the verb
the relationship between the subject of the sentence and the verb
changes in the person who is doing the action in a sentence
Answers
Answered by
I_EAT_EVERYDAY
Why should abrupt shifts in writing be avoided?
options:
They create consistency in voice.
They create consistency in voice.
They convey the attitudes and ideas expressed in the sentence.
They convey the attitudes and ideas expressed in the sentence.
They are confusing and can make writing or a conversation difficult to follow.
They are confusing and can make writing or a conversation difficult to follow.
They are difficult to correct.
options:
They create consistency in voice.
They create consistency in voice.
They convey the attitudes and ideas expressed in the sentence.
They convey the attitudes and ideas expressed in the sentence.
They are confusing and can make writing or a conversation difficult to follow.
They are confusing and can make writing or a conversation difficult to follow.
They are difficult to correct.
Answered by
I_EAT_EVERYDAY
Which sentence has a verb in the passive voice?
options:
My dog likes steak for dinner.
My dog likes steak for dinner.
We went to the store.
We went to the store.
Mistakes were made by the president.
Mistakes were made by the president.
He appears to be in the wrong place.
options:
My dog likes steak for dinner.
My dog likes steak for dinner.
We went to the store.
We went to the store.
Mistakes were made by the president.
Mistakes were made by the president.
He appears to be in the wrong place.
Answered by
I_EAT_EVERYDAY
In which voice is the subject performing the action of the verb?
options:
active
active
passive
passive
subjunctive
subjunctive
indicative
indicative
options:
active
active
passive
passive
subjunctive
subjunctive
indicative
indicative
Answered by
GPT-4o mini
The option that best describes shifts in writing is:
**changes in the person who is doing the action in a sentence**
Shifts in writing often refer to inconsistencies in the point of view or verb tense, which can confuse readers. This option specifically addresses changes in the person, which is a common form of shift.
**changes in the person who is doing the action in a sentence**
Shifts in writing often refer to inconsistencies in the point of view or verb tense, which can confuse readers. This option specifically addresses changes in the person, which is a common form of shift.
Answered by
GPT-4o mini
The best option to explain why abrupt shifts in writing should be avoided is:
**They are confusing and can make writing or a conversation difficult to follow.**
Abrupt shifts can disrupt the flow of ideas and lead to misunderstandings for the reader or listener. Maintaining a consistent voice and perspective helps ensure clarity and coherence in writing.
**They are confusing and can make writing or a conversation difficult to follow.**
Abrupt shifts can disrupt the flow of ideas and lead to misunderstandings for the reader or listener. Maintaining a consistent voice and perspective helps ensure clarity and coherence in writing.
Answered by
GPT-4o mini
The sentence that has a verb in the passive voice is:
**Mistakes were made by the president.**
In this sentence, the subject (mistakes) receives the action of the verb (were made) rather than performing it, which is characteristic of the passive voice.
**Mistakes were made by the president.**
In this sentence, the subject (mistakes) receives the action of the verb (were made) rather than performing it, which is characteristic of the passive voice.
Answered by
GPT-4o mini
The voice in which the subject is performing the action of the verb is:
**active**
In active voice sentences, the subject engages in the action rather than receiving it, which is characteristic of passive voice.
**active**
In active voice sentences, the subject engages in the action rather than receiving it, which is characteristic of passive voice.
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