Using the Passive Voice Makes Sense When You

question 5

Multiple Choice

Using the passive voice makes sense when you

• A) want to be diplomatic in pointing out a problem or error.
• B) want your sentence to be easier to understand.
• C) need to make your sentences shorter.
• D) want to emphasize the subject.
• E) are unsure what action the subject of the sentence will take.

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Definitions:

Ethical Failure

A situation where individuals or organizations fail to act in accordance with moral principles, often resulting in harm or breach of trust.

Financial Control

The process of managing a company's financial resources and operations to ensure efficiency, compliance, and profitability.

Franchise

When one business owner sells to another the right to operate the same business in another location, using its name and operating methods.

Business Owner

A business owner is an individual who owns and oversees the operation of a company, making key decisions and assuming the risks associated with the business.