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Why should you generally use the active voice instead of the passive voice in your writing?
The performer of an action should not be emphasized.
The active voice emphasizes the receiver of an action.
The active voice is more direct and forceful.
The performer of an action is often unknown or unimportant.
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Correct answer: The active voice is more direct and forceful.
Explanation: Active sentences (subject performs the action) are clearer, more concise, and easier to read than passive sentences (where the receiver is emphasized). Use passive only when you want to emphasize the receiver, when the performer is unknown or unimportant, or for stylistic reasons. Example: "The committee approved the policy" (active) vs. "The policy was approved by the committee" (passive).
Explanation: Active sentences (subject performs the action) are clearer, more concise, and easier to read than passive sentences (where the receiver is emphasized). Use passive only when you want to emphasize the receiver, when the performer is unknown or unimportant, or for stylistic reasons. Example: "The committee approved the policy" (active) vs. "The policy was approved by the committee" (passive).
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