Voice Quick Check

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

Here’s how you can categorize each statement as describing a reason to use passive voice or active voice:

Passive Voice:

• to emphasize an action
• to tell about rules or laws
• to explain an action when the subject is unknown
• to avoid responsibility

Active Voice:

• to write clear, concise sentences
• to emphasize who is responsible for something

Feel free to adjust any of the classifications based on your understanding or the context provided!