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

Question

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 the categorization of each reason for using either passive 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

This classification highlights the contexts in which each voice is typically preferred.