Which of the Following Sentences Uses the Passive Voice to Present

question 49

Multiple Choice

Which of the following sentences uses the passive voice to present the bad news?

• A)We are unable to interview you for the social media specialist position at this time.
• B)Although we were impressed with your application,we have no positions available at this time.
• C)Although the social media specialist position has been filled,we wish you well in your job search.
• D)We are not hiring at this time,even though we are impressed with your credentials.

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Definitions:

Original Jurisdiction

The authority of a court to hear a case for the first time, as opposed to appellate jurisdiction.

Stare Decisis

The legal principle of determining points in litigation according to precedent.

Writ of Certiorari

An order by a higher court directing a lower court to deliver the records of a case for review, often used by the Supreme Court to choose the cases it will hear.

District Courts

The general trial courts in the United States federal court system where civil and criminal cases are filed and heard.