Asked by
Michael Tobin
on Nov 23, 2024
Verified
Which of the following is true of passive voice in a sentence?
A) It clearly establishes responsibility.
B) It makes sentences shorter.
C) It makes writing more interesting.
D) It should be used to avoid assigning blame.
E) It can be used only in the present tense.
Passive Voice
A sentence construction where the subject is acted upon by the verb, often obscuring who is performing the action.
Assigning Blame
The act of attributing responsibility for a fault or wrong to a person or entity.
Present Tense
The verb tense used to describe actions currently happening or general truths.
- Identify and utilize the appropriate voice (active or passive) in writing to achieve desired emphasis and clarity.
Verified Answer
AF
Learning Objectives
- Identify and utilize the appropriate voice (active or passive) in writing to achieve desired emphasis and clarity.