The Use of the Passive Voice Has an Important Role

question 55

Multiple Choice

The use of the passive voice has an important role to play

• A) when we wish to communicate in a sonorous fashion.
• B) when counterbalancing excesses of active voice in a document.
• C) when wishing to be diplomatic or avoiding laying blame.
• D) all of the above.

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Definitions:

Anxiety

A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome, often reflecting a response to stress.

Neurotic Paradox

A phenomenon in which a person's way of coping with stress actually perpetuates or worsens their anxiety or neurosis.

Maladaptive Anxiety

Anxiety that is excessive, irrational, or impedes daily functioning, often resulting from dysfunctional coping mechanisms.

Cognitive Restructuring

A therapeutic technique aimed at identifying and changing negative or irrational thought patterns to alter behaviors and emotions.