Using the Active Voice Is Helpful When You

question 87

Multiple Choice

Using the active voice is helpful when you

• A) want to be diplomatic in pointing out a problem or error.
• B) want to point out what's being done without taking or attributing either the credit or the blame.
• C) want to make your writing more direct, livelier, and easier to read.
• D) need to avoid personal pronouns in order to create an objective tone.
• E) are unsure what action the subject of your sentence will take.