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 how each item falls into either passive voice or 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