When Would It Be Appropriate to Write Using a Passive

question 74

Multiple Choice

When would it be appropriate to write using a passive voice?

• A)When making the writing lively and engaging
• B)When the writing needs to be direct
• C)When attention needs to be focused on a problem rather than the people responsible for it
• D)When taking credit for an action
• E)When using personal pronouns

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