The Passive Voice ________

question 23

Multiple Choice

The passive voice ________.

• A)leads to a clear and lively writing style
• B)can help emphasize a certain word by placing it as the subject of the sentence
• C)may be appropriate when you want to assign blame
• D)is never appropriate in business writing
• E)is grammatically incorrect

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Definitions:

Discrimination

The unfair or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people, especially on the grounds of race, age, or sex.

Prejudice

Preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience; often directed against people or a group based on their characteristics.

Stereotypes

Overgeneralized beliefs about a particular category of people, assuming that all members of that category share the same characteristics.

Civil Rights Act

A landmark piece of federal legislation in the United States that outlaws discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin, primarily enacted in 1964.