Using the Passive Voice Makes Sense When

question 3

Multiple Choice

Using the passive voice makes sense when

• A)you want to be diplomatic in pointing out a problem or error.
• B)you want your sentence to be easier to understand.
• C)you need to make your sentences shorter.
• D)you want to emphasize the subject.

---

Definitions:

Earnings Per Share

A financial metric that measures the portion of a company's profit allocated to each outstanding share of common stock, indicating a company's profitability.

Stock Split

Gives stockholders a specified number of additional shares for each share that they currently hold.

Preferred Stock

Stock that has specified rights over common stock.

Operating Activities

Activities directly related to the primary operations of the business, including revenue and expense transactions that affect net income.