For What Purpose Should the Passive Voice Be Used

question 51

Multiple Choice

For what purpose should the passive voice be used?

• A)To strengthen most business writing
• B)To de-emphasize bad news
• C)To emphasize the doer of the action
• D)To lengthen the message

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