Question

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


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Answer 1

Here’s the breakdown of the reasons for using passive voice versus active voice:

**Passive Voice:**
- to explain an action when the subject is unknown
- to avoid responsibility

**Active Voice:**
- to emphasize an action
- to write clear, concise sentences
- to tell about rules or laws
- to emphasize who is responsible for something