Sentences with passive voice are wordier because they have an additional helping verb and sometimes the word by. Sentences with active voice are more clear and concise.
Select the correct word from the drop-down list. (1 point)
Sentences with
are wordier because they have an additional helping verb and sometimes the word by. Sentences with
are more clear and concise.
2 answers
When is it appropriate to use the passive voice?(1 point)
Responses
when the person or thing performing the action is unimportant or unknown
when the person or thing performing the action is unimportant or unknown
It is never appropriate to use the passive voice.
It is never appropriate to use the passive voice.
when the person or thing performing the action is a proper noun
when the person or thing performing the action is a proper noun
when the person or thing performing the action comes before the verb
when the person or thing performing the action comes before the verb
Responses
when the person or thing performing the action is unimportant or unknown
when the person or thing performing the action is unimportant or unknown
It is never appropriate to use the passive voice.
It is never appropriate to use the passive voice.
when the person or thing performing the action is a proper noun
when the person or thing performing the action is a proper noun
when the person or thing performing the action comes before the verb
when the person or thing performing the action comes before the verb
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