When Would a Writer Choose to Use a Passive Voice

question 77

Multiple Choice

When would a writer choose to use a passive voice?

• A)When placing blame or giving credit
• B)When creating an impersonal tone
• C)When there is a need for strong sentence structure
• D)When there is a need for writing that is direct and lively
• E)When there is a desire to make the writing easier to read

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