Which Sentence Illustrates Appropriate Use of the Active Voice

question 83

Multiple Choice

Which sentence illustrates appropriate use of the active voice?

• A) The academic reports were prepared by the associate vice president.
• B) The office contest was suggested by Nick Anderson.
• C) The First Bank and National Bank announced that they will merge.
• D) The national budget reform will be announced later this week by the president.
• E) The application for the loan extension is being processed today.

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Definitions:

Deductive Argument

A logical process where the conclusion is based on the concordance of multiple premises that are generally considered to be true.

Conclusion

The final part of something, especially a summary of the arguments or a final decision reached after reasoning.

Cogent

An argument that is convincing or believable by virtue of clear, logical presentation.

Sound Arguments

Arguments that are both valid (correctly formed) and have all true premises, leading to a true conclusion.